Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer is needed in Brooklyn Park, United States.

Who you are
You are fired up by the idea of joining our established, yet quickly growing visual content production studio here in Dumbo, as the
Lead Designer for our new graphic design service line. You relish the idea of knowing both your keen design eye and production management insights will be put to use from day one. You take responsibility for outcomes rather than simply the task at hand.

With your patient demeanor and methodical, step-by-step approach, you’ve been told you would have been a great teacher.
Your ability to see both the big picture as well as the next 5 steps ahead, gives you an uncanny ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines with a calm head and steady hand.

What you’ll need to win

Role

• In the role of Lead Designer you will meet with Brand Program Production Managers and Creatives, with one of the largest cosmetics retailers in the country, to understand the requirements for each of their program requests. You will be responsible for performing creative work against these program briefs, including generating and developing all visual assets across the full digital landscape. You will be managing and directing a team of designers ensuring that brand voice is adhered to across all programs. The role requires a mix of highly creative thinking, problem-solving, creative execution, and efficient prioritization.

Education

• BA of BFA in Graphic Design, Digital Design, Art Design or related discipline.

Experience

• 5+ years at a leading ad agency or in-house for a large retailer with a substantial online presence targeting women.

Expertise

• Expert art direction and graphic design. Adaptive design eye and skills. Effective at communicating design concepts as well as providing and receiving design direction. Strong attention to detail when finalizing and quality controlling designs.
  Ability to effectively communicate with business partners at all levels, including international partners. Fluency in Adobe Creative
  Suite inclusive of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, etc.

We’d love to hear from people with

• Experience within the Beauty or Women’s Fashion industry, across Digital and Print
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a variety of internal and external audiences including international team members
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and conceptual skills to recommend approaches and methods
• Proactive, self-motivated, and innovative design leadership skills
• Multi-lingual and/or International exposure a plus

Personality

• a positive, solution-oriented outlook
• you never stop learning, innovation and the continuous striving for system improvements come as second nature to you
• process-oriented, attention to detail, type-A perfectionist
• takes direction well, open to constructive criticism (i.e. Confident in your abilities, yet willing to admit mistakes and learn from them)
• natural ‘teacher-type’ with a critical eye
• super communicator

Why us?

• we are a boutique studio with a fun, family atmosphere
• your ideas and contributions will be valued and goals nurtured
• opportunity to travel
• great view!
• monthly MTA pass
• $50 per month towards gym reimbursement
• after the first 3 months, 1 work from home day per week

Keep in Mind

• This is a 6-month contract position with strong potential to grow into a full-time position.
• We offer competitive market value. In your email please also provide your desired compensation.
• All inquiries will be kept in confidence.

If we feel there is a potential fit, we will reach out with next steps. Send your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in the position and why you feel you would be a good fit. Please include your website or a PDF with your relevant graphic design work.

Job Type

• Contract

Experience

• relevant: 5 years (Required)
• graphic design: 5 years (Preferred)

Contract Renewal

• Likely

Work Location

• One location

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible schedule

Job Duties

• Work on multiple projects at once, and consistently meet draft deadlines
• Communicate frequently with clients to update them on the progress of the project and to answer any questions they might have
• Collaborate with marketing teams and management to discuss which mockups are effective, and use their feedback to develop final drafts

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is

• Dependable – more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented – enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Detail-oriented – would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• High stress tolerance – thrives in a high-pressure environment

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Are you looking to pay or is this a collaboration?
Pay to hire someone

Is this ongoing work or a one off job?
Ongoing work

How would you prefer to pay?
Day rate

What’s your day rate budget range? (USD)
$250-400 (Industry average)

Do you have an estimate of the job or project length?
A few months

Are you a company or individual hiring?
Company

When do you want to have the freelancer secured by?
2-3 weeks

What is most important for this job?
Quality

Where did you find Twine?
You contacted me