Graphic Designer

Overview

CAA seeks a Graphic Designer for our in‑house Creative Services department. In this role, the designer will work directly with the Project Manager and report to the executive lead of the Creative Services Design team, both in Los Angeles. They will research, conceptualize, design, and produce outstanding creative on a wide range of projects including presentation decks, intranet materials, movie screening, party and event invitations, websites, video graphics, ads, logos, branded materials, collateral and foundation designs, Outlook email graphics and email templates for department newsletters (internal and external).

The Graphic Designer is also a key part of the team who will design and produce monthly agency staff meetings, yearly retreats and special events. They will also work on special projects for the agency and our clients.

• Meet with assistants, agents, executives and clients regarding photography and videography needs
• Discuss needs with colleague, client or manager and advise on best plan to build out visual tools for internal or external needs using CAA’s exclusive pitching applications to secure business opportunities for clients, colleagues, and agency as a whole
• Work in conjunction with Head of Production and Project Manager to produce, source, organize, edit, and archive corporate and client materials
• Handle all aspects of production for a talking‑head style interview
• Create individualized plan to showcase client materials as described in requests using creative judgement, communicate with Project Manager and stakeholders, and address notes as needed
• Bring unique point‑of‑view, trained eye, natural ability for pacing, education, and specialized skillsets to every request
• Work independently without on‑site production support, managing all aspects of photo and video set‑up efficiently and within tight timelines
• Event and portrait photography
• Color correction and photo editing
• Navigate multiple projects in various stages of production and post‑production to completion
• Brainstorm with creative team on upcoming projects or pitches
• Managing individual workload via assigned Asana tickets
• Live editing during special recorded events via Livestream Studio, on‑site, or other platform
• Stay up to date on latest video and photography trends and applications to continually improve skills
• Troubleshoot and problem‑solve using vast knowledge of pre‑production, production, and post‑production best practices and software

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts, fine arts, visual arts, media or a relevant experience
• 5+ years of professional experience working in a fast‑paced environment as part of a creative team
• Stellar portfolio showcasing past work
• Understanding of core design principals and proven exceptional taste level through collaboration with other designers in developing a corporate style guide and recreating templates for branded work
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to articulate visioning, creative concepts, and rationale for design decisions
• Working knowledge of collaborative design tool platforms (Figma, Miro) and templated design platforms (Campaign Monitor, Stripo, Wordpress, Canva)
• Ability to design elevated branding for internal materials and client projects
• Highly proficient on Mac
• Mastery of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and an understanding of new technologies and ways to harness them for our work
• Mastery of Keynote and Power Point
• A positive, hard‑working “can‑do” attitude, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Pride in your work and the work of the team
• Passion for innovation
• Eye for details, ability to carefully address notes when given
• Demonstrated ability to work well and communicate effectively within a team and under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Desire to be a part of an organization that values teamwork and taking care of each other

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Entertainment Providers

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