Senior Graphic Designer

Role Overview

• Create new and original designs for clients based on specification, needs, and brand image
• Efficiently and effectively carry out concepts with minimal guidance
• Complete re-designs and edits in a swift and accurate manner
• Lead design projects and produce modern, compelling visuals for Pivot’s clients
• Ready to work across platforms, including direct mail, brand identity, broadcast and digital
• Manage time efficiently to complete multiple assignments simultaneously
• Design Pivot internal projects from social media to marketing materials
• Support prep of final design files to ensure highest quality
• Actively seek out new skills and inspiration to facilitate modern and effective designs
• Collaborate with Creative Director and client teams to develop and problem solve any creative and content issues
• Communicate ideas verbally and visually to team members and clients
• Attend meetings to discuss upcoming projects, client needs, progress on current work, etc.
• Give and receive feedback on projects in a respectful and constructive manner
• Share new tools, inspiration, and techniques with fellow designers
• Communicate issues with design files to the appropriate stakeholders and team members
• Address and interpret client edits that result in an optimal finished product
• Adapt designs based on constructive feedback from the Design Director and Creative Director
• Effectively respond to edits from team members and clients
• Maintain flexibility for unexpected and large-scale changes that need to be completed in a timely manner
• Create and maintain files for all creative assets and resources, such as software, art materials, and special fonts
• Maintain design file structures. Ensure projects are in the right folders, are properly linked, have correct job codes, etc.
• Help maintain our digital asset management system
• Maintain and continue to expand our internal design tools
• Manage Workload with Efficiency: Juggling competing demands and prioritizing without sacrificing quality
• Attention to Detail: Takes time to double check personal work as well as the work of other coworkers
• Initiative and Ingenuity: Seeks out new avenues to elevate design style, skills, and inspiration
• Effective Collaboration & Communication: Willingness to roll up sleeves and help colleagues.

Requirements

• Portfolio of engaging, strategic work including illustration
• 6+ years of professional graphic design experience; print experience preferred
• Strong understanding of print design, pre-press, and commercial print processes
• Advanced proficiency designing in Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Exceptional attention to detail; please include the word "penguin" in your cover letter
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to racial equity, social justice, and democratic causes
• Special consideration will be given to candidates who also demonstrate: Previous direct mail experience, Leadership experience and ability to mentor junior staff, Fluency in Spanish, Understanding of digital and social media strategies, Prior agency experience.

Tech Stack

• Swift

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Equipment and other supplies to furnish your home office
• Annual membership to One Medical
• Deskpass membership and $200 in monthly credits