Senior Graphic Designer

Company	Loudr AgencySee more
Address	Denver, CO
Form of work	Full-time
Salary	$55,000 - $75,000 a year
Category	Sales/marketing

Job description

Title: Senior Graphic Designer

Job Description:

The Senior Graphic Designer is a creative professional who produces and oversees digital and print creative solutions to address our clients’ marketing needs. To be successful in this role, you should have an in-depth knowledge of graphic design, styles and layout techniques, and be able to provide creative, out-of-the-box solutions for clients that measurably improve their bottom line. You should also have experience executing marketing projects from conception to production, including websites, brochures and product packaging.

You will work closely with the Design Manager and Associate Creative Director of Brand Identity. The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for bringing design solutions to life which adhere to marketing strategies and business goals. They must be comfortable making decisions and mentoring designers that are producing the graphics and should be able to see graphics development from a holistic perspective. This position will ensure the design team promotes our clients’ brands through delivering high quality pieces on tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

Reports to the Design Manager
Branded Asset Creation & Innovation
Conceptualize and create branded assets including logos, graphics, illustrations, and other visual elements based on creative brief requirements
Generate innovative ideas and design concepts that align with client briefs and project objectives
Stay updated on design trends, techniques, and tools to bring fresh ideas and innovation to projects
Basic to intermediate photo manipulation skills
Work directly with the Design Manager and Associate Creative Director of Brand Identity to develop and refine client branding (logos, colors, typography, misc. branding elements, etc.)
Create/edit internal and external brand guidelines for designers and clients to reference
Design evergreen brand campaign graphics for new clients
Lead the development of brand guidelines and continuing to develop/refine the process of brand exploration with clients (collecting design/messaging needs; everything to encompass a brand)
Brand Consistency & Expert-Level Artistic Execution
Execute designs at an expert level, maintaining high standards of artistic quality and precision
Ensure brand consistency across all design assets and materials
Uphold brand guidelines and standards while infusing creativity and originality into designs
Understand the objectives, target audience, and key messages outlined in the briefs quickly and offer valuable insight
Raise the bar continually for creating effective advertising assets that connect with a desired audience and drive action
Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high-volume workload and short turnaround times
Independently and reliably meet and manage their project deadlines
Leading Client-facing Comms & Presentations (Internal & External)
Interpret client briefs and translate them into visually compelling design solutions
Present design concepts, rationale, and project progress to clients in a clear and persuasive manner when necessary
Communicate effectively with Account Managers surrounding design best practices and asset recommendations based on the client’s brand guideline and business objectives
Present approved client branding to the design team to ensure they have a deep understanding of the client’s creative direction
Demonstrate business acumen to assume an expert role by guiding clients through design and branding solutions in presence, presentation structure, & communication skills
Expert-Level Artistic Eye & Quality Control
Apply an expert-level artistic eye to all assets in the design department and enhance the visual appeal of designs
Have a keen eye for details and an advanced understanding of design principles
Conduct rigorous quality control checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail before designs reach the Design Manager’s desk
Provide constructive feedback and guidance to junior designers to maintain quality standards
Expertly use Adobe Creative Suite and other design software
Team Collaboration & Senior-Level Mentorship
Collaborate effectively with all other departments in the company to ensure that project standards are being exceeded and execution of the design was successful
Lead and mentor a team of Graphic Designers and production artists, providing guidance, feedback, and support for their professional development
Foster a collaborative and creative work environment, encouraging teamwork and innovation
Help train new designers as they start with the team and continue to mentor all designers on the team

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, art, or related discipline
Three or more years of experience (academic and professional) with design software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
Three or more years of experience in professional graphic design, preferably with a creative or marketing agency
An exceptional portfolio of work showing your ability to solve business problems using creative solutions in design
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Desire to continue building skill set with education and training
Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
Photography experience and proficiency with photo-editing software preferred
Motion graphics experience preferred

Applicants who submit without a portfolio will not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

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