Senior Designer

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Designer who takes on concepting and designing brand campaigns in partnership with other creatives across a wide range of disciplines: Campaign development editorial design product design brand identity development motion graphics experiential design and presentation design. As a highly motivated & collaborative Senior Designer you have an eye for both the big picture and the details.

In addition to fully realized technical design skills you have a refined design sensibility an ability to flex into various design mediums and are able to execute compelling cutting-edge visual work for unique brands across all verticals. You will lead large projects able to work on your own and lead design teams on larger projects.

Most importantly we are looking for someone who is ready to become a Spoon - to give a damn try anything and enjoy the people they are working with.

Responsibilities

Develops branding for campaigns ranging in scope from one-off logo design to project-specific assets to full brand
Delivers all graphic design components on assigned projects including the conception of unique graphic systems/identities for campaigns the development of graphic assets within those systems and the technical execution of those graphics for a final deliverable in collaboration with project production teams
Serves as a custodian of both the Giant Spoon brand and all our clients brands ensuring the correct most up to date logos/style guides/toolkits are in use to maintain consistency across visual design assets
Partners with Art Directors to translate campaign ideas into a visual language that supports our clients mission and brand identity and can be replicated and scaled
Creates and curate creative decks/presentations crafting memorable storytelling visuals to support new business pitch opportunities as needed
Effectively shares and present work internally to creative leadership and has a strong point of view; is not afraid to push the envelope or propose alt approaches
Develops mood boards/inspiration boards to communicate design intent to internal and external partners
Recommends new visual formats and tools to leverage in client presentations
Demonstrates flexibility in working cross-medium changing your technical and conceptual approach based on whether graphics are for print or digital at large-scale or designed for social etc.
Confidently presents work to clients in context of the larger project creative

Requirements

3 years of design experience in a fast-paced creative environment
Advertising agency experience and experience working closely with creative teams to bring ideas to life highly preferred
An innate understanding of design systems and an ability to adhere to and iterate from them
Experience designing for traditional digital platforms as well as web social and experiential
Mastery of industry-standard design software including Adobe Creative Suite (bonus points for motion design illustration and/or prototyping abilities)
Sophisticated typography color and design sensibilities that support a thoughtful strategic approach
Strong understanding of website architecture and HTML programming as it relates to design.
Ability to flex design style and approach based on different client/project needs
Ability to articulate and present work and ideas in an engaging way
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and be resourceful flexible and quick to adapt in a fast-paced environment while tracking all details.
Ability to collaborate creatively across departments and offices and foster trusting relationships with teammates
Open to receiving and providing thoughtful feedback
Digitally connected passionate about technology and innovation with an insatiable curiosity for how it applies to our industry

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $90000 - $115000. Salary is determined based on a wide range of factors including relevant experience knowledge skills job duties and geographic location. For this role we also offer programs such as medical/dental/vision insurance 401(k) matching paid time off and various other benefits and perks.

Giant Spoon is an agency that strives to build an inclusive workplace dynamically rooted in our differences. What makes you you is your greatest asset here. No matter your race ethnicity religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age protected veteran status disabled status genetic information or other protected categoryfeel comfortable (and excited) to bring your full self and make smart impactful work.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

We are looking for a Senior Designer who takes on concepting and designing brand campaigns in partnership with other creatives across a wide range of disciplines: Campaign development editorial design product design brand identity development motion graphics experiential design and presentation desi...

Most importantly we are looking for someone who is ready to become a Spoon - to give a damn try anything and enjoy the people they are working with.

Responsibilities

Develops branding for campaigns ranging in scope from one-off logo design to project-specific assets to full brand
Delivers all graphic design components on assigned projects including the conception of unique graphic systems/identities for campaigns the development of graphic assets within those systems and the technical execution of those graphics for a final deliverable in collaboration with project production teams
Serves as a custodian of both the Giant Spoon brand and all our clients brands ensuring the correct most up to date logos/style guides/toolkits are in use to maintain consistency across visual design assets
Partners with Art Directors to translate campaign ideas into a visual language that supports our clients mission and brand identity and can be replicated and scaled
Creates and curate creative decks/presentations crafting memorable storytelling visuals to support new business pitch opportunities as needed
Effectively shares and present work internally to creative leadership and has a strong point of view; is not afraid to push the envelope or propose alt approaches
Develops mood boards/inspiration boards to communicate design intent to internal and external partners
Recommends new visual formats and tools to leverage in client presentations
Demonstrates flexibility in working cross-medium changing your technical and conceptual approach based on whether graphics are for print or digital at large-scale or designed for social etc.
Confidently presents work to clients in context of the larger project creative

Requirements

3 years of design experience in a fast-paced creative environment
Advertising agency experience and experience working closely with creative teams to bring ideas to life highly preferred
An innate understanding of design systems and an ability to adhere to and iterate from them
Experience designing for traditional digital platforms as well as web social and experiential
Mastery of industry-standard design software including Adobe Creative Suite (bonus points for motion design illustration and/or prototyping abilities)
Sophisticated typography color and design sensibilities that support a thoughtful strategic approach
Strong understanding of website architecture and HTML programming as it relates to design.
Ability to flex design style and approach based on different client/project needs
Ability to articulate and present work and ideas in an engaging way
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and be resourceful flexible and quick to adapt in a fast-paced environment while tracking all details.
Ability to collaborate creatively across departments and offices and foster trusting relationships with teammates
Open to receiving and providing thoughtful feedback
Digitally connected passionate about technology and innovation with an insatiable curiosity for how it applies to our industry