Job Opening: Design Manager / Interactive and Graphic Designer

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