Jr. Digital Designer (Editorial & Social)

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

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We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk and WD brands.

Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It's You & Western Digital. Together, we're the next BIG thing in data.

We are on the lookout for a digitally savvy Jr. Designer to join the Digital Creative & Content team, crafting social-first multimedia content that resonates across corporate editorial and social media platforms. Working closely with multimedia designers and the Creative Director, the ideal candidate will conceptualize, design, and execute diverse projects related our editorial and social campaigns. This role will require versatile content creation skills including graphic design, animation, illustration, video editing, social strategy, and brand storytelling. If you're passionate about crafting engaging visual content for digital media and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Craft visually compelling social-first multimedia content, encompassing graphics, illustrations, animations, motion, and videos.
• Tailor design assets for diverse social media platforms to keep the brand's digital presence dynamic and engaging.
• Boldly explore innovative creative approaches and techniques for consistently fresh and captivating visuals.
• Contribute to developing and executing content strategies for impactful digital content aligned with brand objectives.
• Play a vital role in creating a spectrum of design assets for editorial and social media platforms, including static graphics, GIFS, animations, illustrations, short videos, filters, photos, and quizzes.
• Demonstrate experience in visual storytelling through various mediums, especially motion and illustration for editorial and social.
• Support the development and articulation of visual exploration for all brand campaign work.
• Work both independently and collaboratively, meeting deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to collectively integrate content with overall creative marketing strategies.
• Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to evolving project requirements, drawing from in-house or agency background.
• Ensure adherence to brand standards and guidelines, maintaining consistency and harmony across user touchpoints in any layout and format.
• Deliver creative assets punctually while maintaining fluid communication with project managers and marketing teams on project status and overcoming roadblocks.
• Proven capability to conceptualize and bring creative ideas to life.

• Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Design, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• Proven experience in multimedia design, showcasing expertise in graphic design, illustration, animation, motion, and video.
• 2-3 year's experience in-house or at an agency, showcasing adaptability to diverse design challenges for digital media marketing.
• Established track record of crafting content for various social platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• High level of proficiency in standard design applications, including Adobe Creative Suite.
• Portfolio reflecting a diverse range of creative multimedia projects across various digital platforms.
• Proficiency with 3D is a plus.

Attributes:

• Creative mindset with a passion for pushing creative boundaries.
• Strong adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• In-depth understanding of social media and platform-specific design requirements. You know what works and can concept and develop content that works across all platforms.
• A creative POV beyond execution. You're ready to concept, ideate and find solutions to creative problems.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively.
• In-house or agency background with a proven track record of delivering impactful multimedia design solutions.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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