Senior Graphic Designer

REMOTE SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

CONTRACT LEADING TO FULL-TIME

About Savy Agency

For 18 years, our full-service creative agency has delivered exceptional branding, website development, and digital marketing services for clients nationwide. Founded by industry veterans, Savy Agency's team of strategists, writers, designers, and developers share a passion for translating brand stories into engaging user experiences. Based in Bend, Oregon, with a second location in Santa Barbara, California, we're a global agency that speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian - all under one roof.

What You'll Do

As our Senior Graphic Designer, you will:

• Create impactful and memorable visual experiences for a diverse portfolio of clients and brands.
• Lead design ideation, execution, and production across brand identity, websites, social media, email marketing, print, signage, and packaging.
• Design and customize WordPress themes, ensuring seamless integration with development requirements.
• Collaborate with developers to align aesthetics with usability, accessibility, and web standards.
• Present design concepts and rationale to clients with confidence and strategic insight.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of design principles, digital technologies, and user experience requirements across multiple channels.
• Stay current with design trends, digital marketing innovations, and advocate for knowledge sharing across the organization.

What We're Looking For

Technical Skills:

• 7+ years of agency or in-house graphic design experience.
• Formal education in graphic design from an accredited design program.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and responsive web design principles.
• Understanding of UX design principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in Figma for collaborative design workflows.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs) and intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Outstanding portfolio that showcases conceptual thinking, creative problem-solving, and effective design execution across multiple mediums.

Platform & Tool Experience:

• WordPress theme design and customization experience is essential.
• Familiarity with the Shopify platform and knowledge of e-commerce design.
• Experience with email marketing platforms (Campaign Monitor and Klaviyo).
• Knowledge of social media marketing with Canva platform experience.
• Understanding of SEO fundamentals and web optimization.

Strategic & Professional Abilities:

• Ability to develop brand identities and create complete branding documentation, including logo applications, color palettes, iconography, typography guidelines, and brand standards across all file formats.
• Proven ability to integrate brand messaging, typography, color theory, and imagery across all communication channels (digital, print, packaging, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of packaging design and signage, with strong expertise in print collateral materials.
• Project management experience managing multiple concurrent client projects while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Current knowledge of design trends, industry standards, and emerging technologies.
• Bonus points: Motion graphics or video editing capabilities.

Our Core Values

With 18 years of proven results, we're a fast-paced, data-driven team that thrives on solving complex creative challenges. We look for team members who are:

Detail-oriented | We leave no stone unturned. We are thorough, accurate, and organized. We know that attention to detail can't be rushed, and we never send unpolished work out the door.

Problem solvers | We view obstacles as opportunities to innovate and grow. We're critical thinkers who approach challenges with curiosity, creativity, and data.

Process-oriented | We're always evolving. We question the status quo and continuously refine our approach, backed by data and analytics.

Driven | We're self-motivated and results-focused. We take ownership of our work and aren't afraid to go the extra mile when the project demands it.

Flexible | We thrive in dynamic environments. Whether it's a tight deadline, new technology, or unexpected creative direction, we adapt and find innovative solutions.

Team Players | We believe great work happens through great communication. We're approachable, collaborative listeners who know our collective creativity exceeds what any of us could achieve alone.

These values drive everything we do, from building trusted client partnerships to delivering measurable creative results that exceed expectations.