Digital Content Designer - Contractor

This is a contract position providing services to Nestle in the USA through a third-party staffing services organization. If you are selected for this role, you will be an employee of a third-party staffing partner and not Nestle in the USA.

THIS IS A 12 MONTH CONTRACT ROLE.  ONLY CANDIDATES LOCAL TO ST. LOUIS, MO WILL BE CONSIDERED.  MUST WORK ON-SITE MONDAYS - THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS AT HOME

Digital Content Designer

Requisition 274442 

POSITION SUMMARY:
CheckMark is the in-house creative resource of Nestle Purina. Creatives here are talented, naturally curious, and self-motivated individuals who enjoy the excitement of agency life with all the benefits of a big company. We share a passion for pets. As a Digital Content Designer, you will create and version online content for client brands where digital solutions will be applied at a real time pace. You will have a deep working knowledge of interactive and social media spaces and consult with internal and external teams to create effective work.
 

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $40-53/hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

Please include a link to your portfolio when submitting a resume

 
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Under the direction of a creative director, concept, design and execute online communications with excellent creative and design capabilities, a complete understanding of interactive space and user experience empathy. 

2. Primarily, exercise quality assurance and strong attention to detail against master creative template while versioning multiple pieces of content for eCommerce, CRM communications, social media content and more.
3. Operate with a degree of autonomy by receiving project assignments, completing on time, understanding direction, and applying feedback.
4. Collaborate effectively with Content Strategists, internal and external teams, legal, clients and vendor partners.
5. Stay current on trends and technology in the digital/mobile/social space and understand their application to client business. Be able to collaborate and share knowledge for the betterment of the idea and/or project. Perform all other duties as assigned
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Ability to contribute to long-range agency and company goals relating to growth of interactive capabilities and business.
2. Ability to concurrently apply skills to multiple projects on different client brand assignments.
3. A positive attitude, high energy, and passion for creating effective, solution-oriented work.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum):
Education: Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience required
Experience (Years/Type):
1+ years of experience in the digital space preferably with a creative agency
1+ years of experience with social campaigns, digital display, and eContent
1+ years of experience with AfterEffects and Motion Design
Skills:
Strong Photoshop and Illustrator skills for both digital and print design.
Strong understanding of designing for social and other digital channels.
Intermediate - advanced motion design skills, including After Effects, animated GIFs
Ability to contribute to brainstorming and general problem solving.
Strong typography skills.
Familiarity with C4D, Blendr, or another 3D software is a plus
Basic video editing skills and experience with Adobe Premiere
Solid understanding of both PowerPoint and Keynote

Please note this contract position provides services to Nestle in the USA on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors in this position are hired and employed through Nestle's third-party staffing partner.