Position Title: Design Manager / Interactive and Graphic Designer
Report To: Chief Creative Officer
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Description:
As the Design Director/Manager
you will drive the execution of all visual and interactive content for clients
and internal Group82 projects. In addition you will be an integral participant
in the strategic design discussions that develop the concepts for the required
designs.
Reporting
to the chief creative officer, you will work closely with the Group82 account
teams and client contacts to determine the communication objectives and
technical requirements of each design task. You will be responsible for
managing multiple design activities to ensure deliverables are completed and
projects stay on schedule.
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Responsibilities:
Develop and execute high quality
creative solutions across a variety of media from online to print
Interpret
client business and communications objectives and apply creative and strategic
thinking to design tasks
Communicate
regularly with client contacts to gather information and keep them advised of
project progress
Research,
design, and direct throughout all phases of the creative process, from concept
to execution
Partner
with account and development team to enhance and ensure the best possible
customer experience for clients
Communicate,
clarify and, when necessary, defend the creative idea as it moves from concept
to refinement to delivery
Inspire and motivate account teams as overall
creative lead on major design programs
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Qualifications:
Strong
portfolio of design projects across a variety of media
Preferred: 4+
years of experience within an agency environment working directly on client
accounts.
Strongly Preferred: Work
in an agency environment on B2B brands.
Preferred: B.A.
in graphic design or other design related field.
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Required Skills:
Excellent communication and
presentation skills, able to provide clear creative direction and feedback to
ensure an efficient creative process
Deep
understanding of uncluttered visual design; can distinguish between good and
great design and can help good design become great
Able
to solve complex information, communication and interaction challenges within a
user-centered design process
Strong
understanding of industry best practices, platforms and technologies in the
digital channel, particularly as it applies to social media and mobile design
Excellent
working knowledge of, and proficiency with design software tools including Adobe’s
Creative Suite products, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Flash.
Excellent visual/conceptual and organizational
skills.
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Attributes:
Desire
to grow a small agency business and see the value of your efforts and contribution
Passion
for design, and digital and social media
Driven,
Relentless, Optimistic, Resilient, Tenacious
Comfortable
with gray areas
Self-starter,
highly motivated
Independent
yet capable of leading a multi-disciplinary team
Curious
with a passion for continual learning
Highly
organized and disciplined
Smart
and savvy
High
degree of integrity
Strategic
and analytical but practical enough to get things done
Sense
of humor
Flexible,
open to new ideas and opposing views
Professionally confident without arrogance
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To Apply:
Please email a cover letter and your resume to: info@group82.com
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