Designer Ii (Remote)

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent
• 5+ years senior graphic design experience
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Project management experience

Good to have:

• Adobe Workfront knowledge

Perks:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Learning & Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development

• Conduct design consultations while navigating conversations with knowledge and insight toward business solutions
• Develop and co-develop creative briefs, storyboards and layouts to effectively communicate design ideas that are persuasive and inclusive
• Conceptualize and execute design solutions that align with business objectives while offering elevated client and team experiences
• Design clear and visually compelling pitches and presentations that effectively communicate our clients’ brand messages across various media platforms, with an emphasis in PowerPoint
• Mentor creative project team members in developing conceptual skills and provide constructive feedback to implement the project vision
• Act as a project manager for your assigned projects creating timelines and estimates to align with internal clients budget

Designer Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related discipline or equivalent work experience
• Creative digital portfolio demonstrating outstanding conceptual thinking and design skills, including compelling visual presentations
• Five-plus years of related experience as a senior graphic designer
• Experience working in a fast paced, matrixed agency or in-house team environment to develop a range of creative initiatives
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. Knowledge of Adobe Workfront is a plus
• Strong knowledge and skills in designing interactive and static presentations
• Ability to understand the internal clients vision through active listening, advanced communication and diplomacy with business partners, project owners, managers and internal team members
• Ability to develop creative briefs, mood and image boards
• Ability to strategize and lead ideation sessions with creative colleagues and clients
• Sound business acumen to adapt while working alongside client-serving professionals
• Excel at managing multiple projects, prioritizing milestones, and influencing clients and design colleagues to deliver desirable solutions within time frame and budget
• Ability to initiate and successfully engage in creative ideation sessions and design sprints
• Advanced technical understanding of digital media and print design in-house and with vendors
• Willingness to accept administrative responsibilities such as project management and internal client communications along with creative development and design
• The ideal candidate has a keen eye for detail, a passion for design, and the ability to deliver exceptional results within strict deadlines

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development

• To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this Designer opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.