Senior Designer full-time

Senior Graphic Designer

Personally work on the graphic development of multiple brands

• Works to develop new branding when required
• Participates in and initiates new business efforts
• Helps facilitate creative meetings
• Plans annual marketing calendar to identify design/creative opportunities
• Seeks out new creative initiatives meant to drive sales and find new business
• Works with social marketing managers to outline brand guidelines and specifications
• Assists with training and education of operations team on various marketing/design skills (eg. Iphone photography for social)
• Plans and defends budget requirements

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Mastered composition techniques (multiple elements and interactive pieces) in producing polished final pieces
• Comprehensive computer photo-retouching and image development skills.

Demonstrated complete understanding of: Color theory and color relationships.

• Typographic terms that identify type forms and the specifications required to refer to typographic settings (i.e., points, leading, picas, kerning, tracking, cap-height, x-height etc.).
• Perspective and space relationships.
• Page composition and grid structures.
• Print production process, knowledge of production techniques, and correct disking procedures.
• Photography and the photographic process.

Demonstrated ability to:

• Communicate thorough knowledge of assigned product(s).
• Provide effective direction at photo shoots.
• Effectively check and approve work on press.
• Effectively collect electronic materials for output.
• Effectively handle multiple assignments at one time.
• Manage challenging situations both internally and with the client.
• Command respect of freelancers and designers and be able to effectively oversee their work.