Sr Designer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Leads design project from concept phase through successful completion.
• Develops and implements visual elements or creative concepts for project deliverables.
• Translates existing and emerging concepts into actual brand and/or product designs.
• Integrates images, text, motion, etc. with a great sense of aesthetics, while executing against the brand/product vision or brief.
• Acts as a liaison amongst production department to ensure results meet project specifications.
• Develops working relationships with clients to fully understand requirements and expectations.
• Leads project meetings to understand concept, timelines, objectives and specifications.
• Communicates project deliverables across design team and production department.
• Presents ideas, research and trends during creative meetings with both internal teams and external clients.
• Works with creative teams to direct photoshoots for design projects.
• Oversees project deadlines to ensure they are met consistently.
• Ensures projects are on track to be completed on time and within budget.
• Creates presentations, moodboards and proposals based upon project scope.
• Advises the design team with technical problem solving in the development of design elements and layouts.
• Recommends improvements in creative design concept, tools, processes and/or assigned tasks to management.
• Conducts market research to stay up-to-date on market trends and new design developments.
• Advises Designers and Jr Designers throughout project deliverables.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Design, Advertising, Marketing or related field.
• 6+ years of previous design experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with design software (Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXpress, etc.); ability to provide professional portfolio upon request.
• High degree of proficiency with MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management, & planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Design, Advertising, Marketing or related field.
• 6+ years of previous design experience.