Strategic Designer (Intermediate Level)

With 40 years of industry experience, BrandFirst is a full-service creative agency that services companies & brands of all sizes. We are a close-knit group of big thinkers who share a common passion for life and the people, places, and brands that shape it. Inspired by the union of strategy & design, we’re focused on crafting unexpected solutions to every challenge and cultivating meaningful experiences that make a difference. We work closely with our clients from strategy and brand development through design, production, and execution.

JOB DETAILS

Position: Intermediate Level Strategic Designer

Job Type: Fully Remote

Experience: At least 5 years experience in branding and graphic design experience in an agency environment or in-house

Job Function: Heavily focused on strategic thinking & concept development across all areas of graphic design including branding, packaging, illustration, web and social media.

Description: We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic designer with a strategic mindset who has extensive experience in creative design. The perfect candidate has an outstanding portfolio that showcases strong creative vision and thoughtful design solutions. If you are a self starter, conceptual thinker and have no shortage of original ideas, you may be the perfect addition to our team.

Qualities: Passionate, self-motivated, independently creative and insightful person, who enjoys tackling any design challenge with a solution-oriented approach based on insights, creative direction and client objectives. The candidate must be motivated to take initiative on a range of projects and able to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.

Roles & Responsibilities:

· Create unique and thoughtful design solutions for: brand identities, package design, advertising design, retail design, environmental design, website design & social media

· Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing when sharing ideas, feedback and design concepts

· Demonstrate excellent skills in strategic messaging and concept illustration

· Create 3D renders and have knowledge of working with mechanicals for package design projects

· Have the ability to work effectively & efficiently in a fast paced environment

· A self starter & independent thinker is a must! Work confidently on your own.

· A team player is a must! Work comfortably & collaboratively within a team dynamic.

Technology Requirements:

· Adobe Creative Suite

· Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint

· Knowledge with Wordpress a plus

· Animation & video editing is a plus

Education: BFA in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Advertising, or other Design related fields

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

The ideal candidate expresses an eagerness and willingness to learn, wants to excel, grow and stay current with trends in all areas of graphic design, web and social media. This candidate will also be willing to work extra hours to meet impending deadlines, and have the ability to handle any type of graphic design project. If you are passionate about your career in design, we look forward to hearing from you.

Portfolio required demonstrating quality of work.