Senior Graphic Designer
Summary
| Title: | Senior Graphic Designer |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1097 |
| Department: | Client Services |
Description
Freestyle is seeking a full-time Senior Graphic Designer. This position will work independently on assigned projects and serve as a member of Freestyle client teams. The Senior Graphic Designer develops concepts and fulfills layout assignments according to supplied strategic and creative input. The designer will work directly with Marketing Strategy, Creative Director - Design, Art Director and other internal teams to complete design requirements or supervise in-house production.
Our Values
Before we jump into the job details, we thought it would be worth the time to mention a few things about Freestyle. We are an agency built on very strong core values. Our agency has H.E.A.R.T. (but we’ll leave it up to your research skills to find out what those letters represent). We care about fostering a great work environment and benefits for our team (including a flexible remote work setup, competitive compensation, and 401k match). Our top goal is to build an agency that’s the best place to work. Culture is something we take to heart, and we make it a point to collaborate with teammates and have team-building on a frequent basis. It’s important that we know one another and build our chemistry. Our clients are awesome, and they trust us to be stewards of their business, not just the brand. Do we have your attention? Great! Keep reading to find out more about the job details, and hit apply if this matches up with what you are looking for to further your professional career.
Position Description
Knowledge of production processes, with experience in digital design and layout software including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other industry design and production software; drawing/illustration skills; type design and type specification; stock photography; computer retouching and image manipulation; and good communication skills are required.
Responsibilities:
• Provides design and illustration (digital and/or traditional) from conception to completion as required
• Develops design content for various Freestyle clients’ social media platforms
• Designs/layouts multi-media collateral for various Freestyle clients
• Brainstorms for creative implementation of Freestyle clients’ marketing
• Creates graphics for digital marketing and signage
• Develops logos, branding and comprehensive identity design for various Freestyle clients
• Works with the account team and creative director to concept and complete assigned projects and campaigns
• Assists account and business development teams with presentations for creative and new business pitches
• Maintains high skill levels in software programs required to perform assigned job functions; takes training in the use of new design and illustration software
• Assists in uploading and maintaining digital files, working files, photography, illustrations, logo art, typestyles, collateral samples, etc., of client materials and resources, and assists other department members in locating necessary files and references
• Maintains current software skills compatible with the needs of other creative team members
• Notifies director of operations or creative director when hardware/software requires updating or servicing
• Maintains Box.com file backups for in-progress jobs; and uploads completed project files
• Maintains inventory of necessary supplies for fulfillment of design responsibilities
Reports to:
Creative Director - Design
Experience, Hours and Compensation:
• 8-10 years minimum experience at an in-house or agency setting
• Full-time salaried
• 40 hours per week (8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday)
• In office on Mondays, Wednesdays and available for in person meetings as needed
• Salary commensurate with experience
Benefits:
Benefits of working at Freestyle include:
• Flexible, hybrid remote work setup
• 401k 4% match after one year of employment
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, vision, dental)
• Competitive paid time off and paid holidays
• Monthly team building
• Family leave
• Short-term disability and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Profit sharing opportunities after one year of employment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Continual learning and industry networking opportunities
• Team community service and volunteer opportunities
Our Values
Before we jump into the job details, we thought it would be worth the time to mention a few things about Freestyle. We are an agency built on very strong core values. Our agency has H.E.A.R.T. (but we’ll leave it up to your research skills to find out what those letters represent). We care about fostering a great work environment and benefits for our team (including a flexible remote work setup, competitive compensation, and 401k match). Our top goal is to build an agency that’s the best place to work. Culture is something we take to heart, and we make it a point to collaborate with teammates and have team-building on a frequent basis. It’s important that we know one another and build our chemistry. Our clients are awesome, and they trust us to be stewards of their business, not just the brand. Do we have your attention? Great! Keep reading to find out more about the job details, and hit apply if this matches up with what you are looking for to further your professional career.
Position Description
Knowledge of production processes, with experience in digital design and layout software including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other industry design and production software; drawing/illustration skills; type design and type specification; stock photography; computer retouching and image manipulation; and good communication skills are required.
Responsibilities:
• Provides design and illustration (digital and/or traditional) from conception to completion as required
• Develops design content for various Freestyle clients’ social media platforms
• Designs/layouts multi-media collateral for various Freestyle clients
• Brainstorms for creative implementation of Freestyle clients’ marketing
• Creates graphics for digital marketing and signage
• Develops logos, branding and comprehensive identity design for various Freestyle clients
• Works with the account team and creative director to concept and complete assigned projects and campaigns
• Assists account and business development teams with presentations for creative and new business pitches
• Maintains high skill levels in software programs required to perform assigned job functions; takes training in the use of new design and illustration software
• Assists in uploading and maintaining digital files, working files, photography, illustrations, logo art, typestyles, collateral samples, etc., of client materials and resources, and assists other department members in locating necessary files and references
• Maintains current software skills compatible with the needs of other creative team members
• Notifies director of operations or creative director when hardware/software requires updating or servicing
• Maintains Box.com file backups for in-progress jobs; and uploads completed project files
• Maintains inventory of necessary supplies for fulfillment of design responsibilities
Reports to:
Creative Director - Design
Experience, Hours and Compensation:
• 8-10 years minimum experience at an in-house or agency setting
• Full-time salaried
• 40 hours per week (8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday)
• In office on Mondays, Wednesdays and available for in person meetings as needed
• Salary commensurate with experience
Benefits:
Benefits of working at Freestyle include:
• Flexible, hybrid remote work setup
• 401k 4% match after one year of employment
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, vision, dental)
• Competitive paid time off and paid holidays
• Monthly team building
• Family leave
• Short-term disability and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Profit sharing opportunities after one year of employment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Continual learning and industry networking opportunities
• Team community service and volunteer opportunities
