Senior Designer

SUMMARY

The Senior Designer works independently on assigned projects, reporting directly to the Art Director, or Creative Director. The Senior Designer may develop and/or implements concepts and fulfills layout assignments according to supplied strategic and creative input. The Senior Designer may, on occasion, work directly with the client in coordination with the project manager.

They will also work with production artists and outside contractors (freelancers and vendors) to complete design requirements or supervise in-house production, but more typically works under the direction of an art director or creative director.

Knowledge of production processes, with experience using in digital illustration and layout software including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma and other industry-standard software; reasonable drawing skills; printing processes and specification; paper specification; ink specification; familiarity with typestyles, type design and type specification; stock photography; computer retouching and image manipulation; art direction of original photography; and good communication skills are desirable.

BRANDEXTRACT CORE VALUES

• Growth Focused
• Wonder Filled
• Always Leading
• Bold Honesty
• All In
• Action Oriented

CORE COMPETENCIES

Communications:

Demonstrates exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Possesses the ability to lead persuasive client presentations, listen actively to stakeholder needs, and provide clear, concise clarification in real-time. Approach to communication enhances cross-functional collaboration.

Continuous Learning

Exhibits a curiosity to use new technologies whenever possible, keeps up with the current tools in the industry and is efficient in their use, shares insights with the team, and takes advantage of the learning opportunities available to the team.

Design

Applies design principles, demonstrates attention to detail, generates creative solutions, translates concepts and information into images, uses feedback to modify designs.

Innovation

Develops innovative approaches and ideas, displays original thinking and creativity, generates suggestions for improving work, and meets challenges with resourcefulness.

Job Knowledge

Competent in required job skills and knowledge, displays understanding of how job relates to others, keeps abreast of current developments and trends, requires minimal supervision, and uses resources effectively.

Problem Solving

Gathers and analyzes information, identifies and resolves problems efficiently, and works well within a group to solve creative and strategic problems.

Teamwork

Balances team and individual goals, maintains a positive team spirit, remains open to others’ ideas, provides feedback, and puts team success above individual interests.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contributes to the creation of creative concepts (under the direction of the Art Director)
• Able to take the lead of creative projects once a direction has been approved by the client and carry it through to completion.
• Provides design and illustration (digital and/or traditional) from conception to completion as required.
• Works with art director/copywriter teams to concept and complete assigned projects and campaigns.
• Assists account teams with presentations for creative and new business pitches.
• Works with independent contractors (freelance illustrators, photographers, etc.) as required per assignment, under supervision of designated art director/senior art director/creative director, and in conjunction with production manager to meet assigned deadlines.
• Maintains high skill levels in software programs required to perform assigned job functions; takes training in the use of new design and illustration software as the agency requires.
• Assists in archiving and maintaining digital files, project hard copies, photography, illustrations, logo art, typestyles, and historical collateral samples.
• Maintains current computer software skills compatible with the needs of other creative team members.
• Notifies designated purchasing personnel or creative director when hardware/software requires updating or servicing.
• Maintains internal and off-site digital file backups for in-progress jobs; uploads completed project files to agency Digital Asset Management archive system.
• Maintains reasonable inventory of necessary art supplies for fulfillment of design responsibilities.
• Supports the development of internal and external creative resources.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represents the agency at creative/professional/civic functions.
• Works to find new talent for the organization
• Stays up to date on design trends and technologies

ACCOUNTABLE

• Quality and accuracy of clients’ projects, as well as the agency’s overall creative output

CONSULTED

• Whenever procuring estimates for original photography, videos, fonts for WIP

INFORMED

• Whenever there are last-minute changes requested by the team or the client

QUALIFICATIONS

• Creative self-starter with a high sense of ownership
• Bachelor’s degree in design preferred, or related field experience that demonstrates clear knowledge of print and web production and design processes and procedures
• Solid knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Google Workspace, Microsoft Suite and AI-powered tools.
• 5+ years experience working in an agency environment or related internal position
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong analytical skills — critical thinker with ability to proactively solve problems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and switch tasks frequently
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment