Graphic Designer

[REDACTED] offers a work environment where employees collaborate in office 3 times per week. New hires must be commutable to one of our current office locations in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT. Please refer to the job description for any specific division requirements.

Job Description

THE ROLE:

With a few years of professional experience, the Designer is responsible for executing day-to-day visual designs and the development of design concepts that meet the defined needs of a project. The Designer is relied upon more heavily by the team for delivering creative work and lightening the caseload. The Designer will have the ability to align projects to the brief and match the objectives and needs of clients. The Designer will take on projects and affect more discrete elements or components of the team's casework. The Designer will mostly interact internally within their team, exchanging semi-complex information with their managers related to their work. Due to their experience level, their work is subject to regular supervisory review.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Accountable for design deliverables and managing quality that meets the standards of creative excellence for [REDACTED] corporate/sales branding and marketing, including:
  • Corporate collateral: logos, newsletters, RSVPs, e-vites, social, websites, in-office screens
  • Design digital experiences
  • Ad Sales marketing emails
  • ERG initiatives collateral
  • [REDACTED] press kits (e.g., History Summer Social)
• Work closely with production vendors and developers to ensure design executions.
• Ability to present design rationale.
• Multitask by handling multiple projects and pivot effectively based on feedback.
• Collaborate with creative directors, designers, and copywriters to ensure creative solutions align with brand strategies and business objectives.
• Stay on top of industry trends and maintain best practices.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud software and industry-standard programs.
• Highly proficient in design principles, including:
  • Color theory
  • Typography
  • Hierarchy
  • Textures
  • Spatial relationships
• Highly proficient in industry-standard file formats and deliverables for both print and digital.
• Proficient knowledge of pre-press and four-color process.
• Foundational knowledge of front-end design/UI and UX (e.g., Figma, Webflow).
• Foundational knowledge of programming languages (e.g., CSS and HTML).
• Foundational knowledge of content management systems (e.g., WordPress).