Design Associate

Design Associate
SUMMARY
The Design Associate is responsible for assisting in the design, creation, and management of the design and brand of Marathon Digital Holdings. This individual will collaborate closely with both internal and external parties to develop and create excellently designed solutions that ensure the creative vision of the Company's management team and Creative Director are executed effectively and in a timely manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Work alongside the Creative Director and other internal stakeholders to effectively construct and implement designed solutions that project the Company's creative vision and strategy.
2. Provide guidance to the Creative Director, the VP Corporate Communications, and other departments regarding the direction and vision of the Company's creative strategy.
3. Support the Creative Director and the broader design team in all aspects of the conception, design, development, and execution of all creative, art, and branded work across a variety of media. Such work includes, but is not limited to, motion graphics, animation, corporate logos, letterheads, templates, PowerPoint presentations, corporate swag, etc.
4. Deliver quality, conceptual ideas at high volume in a tight timeframe.
5. Support the Creative Director and broader design team in the management of vendors, freelancers, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 2-5 years or relevant experience in-house or at an agency.
• Experience with motion graphics, interactive, 3D, film/video, etc.
• Excellent conceptual, problem-solving skills and design skills - all accompanied by the ability to guide, evaluate, and if necessary, redirect creative development.
• Proficiency in the formal elements of design, including typography, layout, balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis, and unity.
• Excellent skills with design software used in the creative process, including, but not limited to - Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, Figma.
• Solid expertise in developing creative solutions in a variety of campaigns, across a broad range of problems and media.
• In depth knowledge of all steps required in the creative development process, including providing clear communication and creative direction, giving timely and helpful feedback to improve creative solutions. Produce all work cost effectively and on schedule.

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Benefits offered:

• Company paid Health Insurance (base plan)
• Company paid Dental Insurance (base plan)
• Company paid Vision Insurance (base plan)
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Aflac Voluntary Products
• Legal Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Paid time off

Marathon Digital Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer