Graphic Designer

Job Description

Location: REMOTE (EST preferred)

Duration: 11 Months

Rate: Up to $60.00/hour

Planet Interactive's client a not-for-profit educational organization, is looking for a Graphic Designer 6-8 years of experience in graphic design. This contract role will work remotely from February through end of year!

The ideal Graphic Designer has experience taking a strategy and building the brand identity out creating a design system for use. Must have a good understanding of design system elements: icons, fonts, photography, color, templates (print, digital), asset management, etc. Solid grasp of Adobe, Illustrator and digital.

Graphic Designer Responsibilities

• Concept, iterate, and implement branding and visual direction for across a range of cross-channel experiences. Help grow the brand visual identity system to ensure it meets the growing organizational and user needs.
• Develop a variety of design solutions for organizational campaigns and initiatives – this includes print, digital, email, social media, events, and video.
• Manage all phases of creative work from concept through completion, including creative strategy, design development, and digital file preparation
• Collaborate with design colleagues on the implementation and expression of the brand across all marketing, operational, and product development initiatives.
• Lead the ideation and design of projects from start to finish within a team of designers.
• Work hands-on within a fast-paced iterative design environment.
• Coordinate with Creative Directors and project management to ensure timely delivery of design artifacts.
  
  

Graphic Designer Qualifications

• A portfolio of your work included in your application.
• Hands-on experience in design at an agency or in-house team.
• Advanced understanding of visual identity systems, hierarchy, typography, aesthetics, illustration, photography, and composition.
• Experience working with brand level design systems.
• Innovative conceptual thinking and problem solving skills.
• Pixel perfect attention to detail is required.
• Appetite for problem solving and a love for fast-paced environments.
• Sharp design sensibilities, critical thinking, and an eye for details.
• You have a solid understanding of UI design principles and best practices
• Mastery of industry standard design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere) and Figma.
• Motion design and photography experience a plus.