Cella is seeking a Graphic Designer/Color and Shape Specialist to join the internal creative studio at our client, one of the most prominent oil & gas (energy) companies in the world.

The Graphic Designer provides design support and leadership for the in-house agency. Working in collaboration with a team of copywriters, art directors and designers, the Designer develops visual concepts in response to a creative brief. The Designer is responsible for supporting the Associate Creative Director (ACD) and/or creative team lead, creative peers and account services teams in developing a broad range of internal- and external-facing communications materials for clients. The Designer must exhibit outstanding creative judgment and a working knowledge of clients' business challenges to achieve the highest possible standards for all materials requiring design.

Responsibilities:

Design Support

Brainstorm and strategize with creative team to help develop creative concepts as prescribed by creative/marketing briefs under the direction of the ACD and/or creative team lead, account teams and clients.
Play an active role in conceptual ideation, leveraging research, analytics and brand insights.
Convert conceptual ideas into visual prototypes (e.g., sketches, layout drafts) to illustrate concepts for creative reviews.
Recommend, research and develop imagery (e.g., photography, design and illustration) to support creative strategy and execution.
Collaborate with creative peers - including art directors, designers, copywriters, illustrators, animators, and video producers - to artfully build creative solutions that address specific project objectives.
Share interim work with ACD and/or creative team lead for direction and design insights.
Lead the final development and production of creative assets, expanding approved design direction across deliverables, as specified in project briefs.
Ensure adherence to brand guidelines while exploring new interpretations of the brand and ways to evolve the visual identity of the brand.
Provide ACD and/or creative team lead unsolicited ideas and insights on market trends, competitive marketing or innovations.

Teamwork

Work to improve the team's overall performance and embrace a collaborative approach.
Actively seek teammates for their input and insights on developing projects.
Keep abreast of and share ideas and insights on market trends, competitive marketing or innovations.
Mentor new team members by offering support and counsel on various aspects of their role as requested by the creative team lead.
Provide visible support for leadership and help build a unified team mindset.
Provide open and honest feedback to supporting team members with the goal of striving to be the best.

Client Service

Partner with the ACD and/or creative team lead, account team and the business to achieve effective and efficient outcomes.
Engage with the ACD and/or creative team lead in account/client meetings to review briefs, build project plans and kick off projects and present creative work.
Take lead role and work directly with clients as dictated by the scope of the project.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in design, advertising or related field.
Minimum of five years professional-level experience required.
Portfolio of recent work required.
External agency experience preferred.
In-house experience optional.

Skills:

Demonstrates proficient expertise in using Adobe Creative Cloud software as required by the job function (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Extensive experience with conceptual ideation, across print, digital, video and event design is a plus.
Working knowledge of best practices for user experience.
Understands design theory as it applies to traditional and emerging mediums.
Openly offers opinions and can clearly articulate design decisions.
Adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions.
Understands that all projects require attention to detail so that work is on time, on budget and on strategy.
Ability to work autonomously without micromanagement and can be counted on for accuracy.
Demonstrated creative conceptualization skills.

JOBID: 1091027

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At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.