Senior Designer

The Senior Designer works independently on assigned projects, reporting directly to the Art Director, or Creative Director. The Senior Designer may develop and/or implements concepts and fulfills layout assignments according to supplied strategic and creative input. The Senior Designer may, on occasion, work directly with the client in coordination with the project manager. They will also work with production artists and outside contractors (freelancers and vendors) to complete design requirements or supervise in-house production, but more typically works under the direction of an art director or creative director.

Knowledge of production processes, with experience using in digital illustration and layout software including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma and other industry-standard software; reasonable drawing skills; printing processes and specification; paper specification; ink specification; familiarity with type styles, type design and type specification; stock photography; computer retouching and image manipulation; art direction of original photography; and good communication skills are desirable.

Communications: Demonstrates exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Possesses the ability to lead persuasive client presentations, listen actively to stakeholder needs, and provide clear, concise clarification in real-time. Approach to communication enhances cross-functional collaboration.

Continuous Learning: Exhibits a curiosity to use new technologies whenever possible, keeps up with the current tools in the industry and is efficient in their use, shares insights with the team, and takes advantage of the learning opportunities available to the team.

Design: Applies design principles, demonstrates attention to detail, generates creative solutions, translates concepts and information into images, uses feedback to modify designs.

Innovation: Develops innovative approaches and ideas, displays original thinking and creativity, generates suggestions for improving work, and meets challenges with resourcefulness.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge, displays understanding of how job relates to others, keeps abreast of current developments and trends, requires minimal supervision, and uses resources effectively.

Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information, identifies and resolves problems efficiently, and works well within a group to solve creative and strategic problems.

Teamwork: Balances team and individual goals, maintains a positive team spirit, remains open to others’ ideas, provides feedback, and puts team success above individual interests.

• Contributes to the creation of creative concepts (under the direction of the Art Director)
• Able to take the lead of creative projects once a direction has been approved by the client and carry it through to completion.
• Provides design and illustration (digital and/or traditional) from conception to completion as required.
• Works with art director/copywriter teams to concept and complete assigned projects and campaigns.
• Assists account teams with presentations for creative and new business pitches.
• Works with independent contractors (freelance illustrators, photographers, etc.) as required per assignment, under supervision of designated art director/senior art director/creative director, and in conjunction with production manager to meet assigned deadlines.
• Maintains high skill levels in software programs required to perform assigned job functions; takes training in the use of new design and illustration software as the agency requires.
• Assists in archiving and maintaining digital files, project hard copies, photography, illustrations, logo…