Senior Designer

Overview

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

To be the ideal candidate, you are a design leader who excels at managing multiple projects, problem solving, enjoys collaboration with others and enjoys presenting compelling ideas to clients. You’re armed with a portfolio of design work that demonstrates consumer centric design thinking in packaging, branding and product aesthetics. You are independent, flexible and kind. First-hand knowledge of consumer goods branding, packaging, product aesthetics and consumer purchase intent is key. You will be tested with fierce deadlines and demanding clients.

Colleagues describe you as an excellent visual and verbal communicator capable of articulating and coordinating critical project details and storytelling to a wide range of recipients. You are independent, highly organized, have a touch of strategic thinking and energetic with a can-do attitude.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• A lead, hands-on designer from concept to completion
• Interpret and act on direction from art director, creative director and client
• Manage and accountable for own design time and others time to meet deadlines
• Create design solutions including project summaries, documents for client presentations
• Present designs and articulate design rationale based on objectives and design thinking process

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Expert design software skills – Adobe Illustrator, In-Design, Photoshop
• Expert in creating beautiful page layouts and presentations
• Ability to work efficiently and deliver great design under pressure
• Effective client facing presentation in groups and/or individually
• Accountable for personal time management
• Efficient project coordinating, including managing others, expectations and deliverables
• Excel in communication with ability to lead discussions and build consensus
• Advanced Skills in Microsoft Applications
• Experienced with the creation of digital and social media design