Type: Ongoing contract, 20 hours a week with potential for ebb and flow

Location: Fully remote, must work CST/PST and be located in the US

Compensation Range: $40-$45/hr W2

Our inhouse studio team is looking for a Graphic Designer to work part time on their team. This person must have well-rounded internal communciations experience with big brand names. This experience must be displayed within a portfolio to be considered.

The Graphic Designer provides design support and leadership for the in-house agency. Working in collaboration with a team of copywriters, art directors and designers, the Designer develops visual concepts in response to a creative brief. The Designer is responsible for supporting the Associate Creative Director (ACD) and/or creative team lead, creative peers and account services teams in developing marketing collateral and internal communications materials for clients. The Designer must exhibit outstanding design judgment and needs working knowledge of clients’ business challenges to achieve the highest possible standards for all materials requiring design.

Responsibilities:

Lead in executing the design of marketing assets as prescribed by creative/marketing briefs under the direction of the ACD and/or creative team lead, account teams and clients.
Brainstorm and strategize with creative team to help develop creative direction with a focus on the look and feel.
Convert rough ideas into visual prototypes (e.g., sketches, layout drafts) to illustrate concepts for creative reviews.
Recommend, research and develop imagery (e.g., photography, design and illustration) to support creative strategy and execution.
Collaborate with writing team to artfully build creative solutions to address specific project objectives.
Responsible for the final development and production of creative assets.
Remarkable attention to detail is require to ensure that projects meet or exceed the design objectives of projects.
Share interim work with ACD and/or creative team lead for direction and design insights.
Ensure brand guidelines and directives are embraced and adhered to in all executions.
Produce collateral within the brand, but also explore new interpretations of the brand and develop out-of-the-box approaches to grow the visual identity of the brand.
Support the ACD and/or creative team lead and creative team in developing creative strategies and concepts.
Play an active role in conceptual ideation in brainstorms or offline creative development.
Provide ACD and/or creative team lead unsolicited ideas and insights on market trends, competitive marketing or innovations.
Actively participate in the ideation process leveraging research, analytics and brand insights.

Teamwork

Work to improve the team's overall performance and embrace a collaborative approach.
Actively seek teammates for their input and insights on developing projects.
Mentor new team members by offering support and counsel on various aspects of their role as requested by the creative team lead.
Provide visible support for leadership and help build a unified team mindset.
Provide open and honest feedback to supporting team members with the goal of striving to be the best.

Client Service

Partner with the ACD and/or creative team lead, account team and the business to achieve effective and efficient outcomes.
Engage with the ACD and/or creative team lead in account/client meetings to review briefs, build project plans and kick off projects and present creative work.
Take lead role and work directly with clients as dictated by the scope of the project.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

Demonstrates proficient expertise in using Adobe Creative Cloud software as required by the job function (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Extensive experience with annual reports, catalogs, brochures, etc.
Working knowledge of best practices for user experience.
Understands design theory as it applies to traditional and emerging mediums.
States opinions clearly and can verbally describe visual concepts.
Adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions.
Understands that all projects require attention to detail so that work is on time, on budget and on strategy.
Ability to work autonomously without micromanagement and can be counted on for accuracy.
Demonstrated creative conceptualization skills.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in design, advertising or related field.
Minimum of five years professional-level experience required.
Portfolio of recent work required with examples.
External agency experience.
In-house experience optional.

JOBID: 1072534

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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