Senior Illustrator

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Senior Designer, US, EST, DMV
With offices in London, Washington D.C., and Singapore, NJI provides world class creativity for public affairs.
We seek a driven senior designer to join our US office. This role will help establish a new NJI visual identity, and support a multifaceted portfolio of clients, inclusive of Intuit, Meta, The Home Depot, The World Wildlife Fund, and more.
The right designer possesses specialized chops in motion, illustration and digital products. This is a multifaceted role requiring cross-platform execution: a refined taste, a penchant of the daring, and curiosity of a thousand chameleons required.
Work Hard Where You Are.
NJI has U.S. team members located coast to coast as part of our HQ team based in Washington, D.C. From farmers to urban foragers, trapeze artists to Mario Kart fanatics, we have colleagues with diverse interests and addresses. This position is remote-eligible, with preference in the DMV area [EST]. We are unable to offer work visa sponsorship at this time.
We're Looking for Someone Who...

• Specialization in Motion and/or Illustration, but versatile enough to work in a variety of mediums /disciplines.
• Enjoys conceptual exploration, including drawing, sketching, research for design projects.
• Loves design beyond the 'pretty' and considers it a powerful tool of influence.
• Not too proud to assist in production or templated work on occasion.
• Is comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams and collaborating effectively with colleagues in every step of a project, from concept creatine to final delivery.
• Has a knack for articulating complex ideas through simple, beautiful, clear, and engaging visuals.
• Thrives on juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced and self-driven environment
• Possesses an obsessive attention to detail.
• Can mentor junior designers and add to our culture of camaraderie, empathy, and incredible creativity.

Qualifications.

• 3+ Years of professional design experience working in a design field.

• Wowza portfolio with Illustration/Motion Examples: You have astute aesthetics. Portfolio should demonstrate versatility and multifaceted work. Applications submitted without a portfolio link, or attachment will be disqualified.
• Growth-Mindset: You find opportunity in challenges. NJI is a fast-paced, growing business across the globe, which means constantly re-evaluating how we operate. We're seeking a partner thrilled to contribute to that growth.
• Skill-Fluency: You have an ability to pivot between techniques and toe the line between design and art. You understand Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop like the back of your hand.
• Super-Secret-Special-Sauce: You might dabble in 3D, world building, or embroidering bandanas for your dog. You have that little bit of extra as a designer. Whatever your side-passions are, we welcome them.
• Brand Philosophy: You listen to Brian Collins on repeat, and have a track record of working within, scaling, or building a brand.
• Creative-Enabler: You know how to foster creativity within a project, and collaborate with stakeholders of all levels for best results.
• Avid Listener: You make internal and external partners feel heard, inspired, and transcended in your conversations, offering best practices and sound counsel.
• Process-Guru: you have proven success in scaling and improving large, multi-faceted projects. You know how to streamline every phase of a creative project from research and ideation through refinement and delivery.

Cover Letter.
We think of cover letters more in the old-fashioned pen pal sense. So, keep the job summary and skills list in your resume, and write something that personally expresses who you are and what draws you to NJI and this role.
Diversity Commitment.
Authenticity is the foundation of boundless creativity. Rooted in diverse life experience, our team challenges the status quo through our work and culture every day. We are committed to sustaining and improving NJI's inclusive workplace through actively expanding the diversity of our team. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please contact info@njimedia.com.