Senior Graphic Designer

Role summary:

The Hogarth team is looking for a skilled Senior Designer to work with a prestigious technology client. They will help produce content to showcase some of the world’s best creative talent for an innovative live events program. The ideal candidate has a natural curiosity for all things related to popular culture and enjoys immersing themselves in global trends - from arts and design, to filmmaking, photography, music and more. 

The Senior Designer should have a strong understanding of how digital, social, design and production all work together to support a brand. Advanced Photoshop expertise is a must and a firm competency in After Effects for motion graphics on social assets is desired. In addition, candidates must be highly communicative, detail-oriented, organized, undaunted by working under tight deadlines, and have an exacting eye for Brand Standards and Guidelines, image quality and retouching.

Key responsibilities:

• Curate and design content for multiple digital and in-store platforms and social channels
• Have an eye for visual storytelling, refining designs, curating experiences and audience engagement
• Design solutions with project constraints and parameters in mind without losing sight of Brand Standards and Guidelines
• Used to taking direction from an Art Director or Creative Director, and is a great collaborator and keen team player  
• Responsible for supporting Art Director and designers based on project needs
• Ability to photo edit assets with the highest quality from talent such as photography, illustration, imagery and text to ensure final deliverables meet the highest Brand Standards and Guidelines
• Review final deliverables with an exacting eye, ensuring that graphics and layouts are flawless and meet Brand Standards and Guidelines
• Structure Photoshop files to optimize efficient production design with the use of smart objects and clear organization
• Work closely with art director, designers, program/project managers and publishing teams with clear communication and organization to meet project goals and ensure accurate and efficient file handoffs
• Thorough understanding of Platform Guidelines to ensure visual excellence
• Support with any delivery evolution as needed with updates to templates, product imagery and UI elements to meet the highest production standards and best workflow practices for the team

Requirements:

• BA or BS degree in Graphic Design, Media Arts or other related field preferred
• 5-8 years+ experience in a hands-on, high-volume design environment (or equivalent)
• Proficiency in design principles and technical graphic production
• Excellent design and typography sensibilities applicable to web, social and wider digital spaces
• Solid expertise in developing creative solutions in a variety of campaigns, across a broad range of creative problems and media including advertising, print, video/broadcast, interactive (web, DM, and social networking), retail communications, and channels
• Advanced Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite skills
• Highly detail-oriented, with a drive for perfection down to the last pixel and letter
• Thrives in a challenging, fast-paced workplace, but also has a creative eye for composition and flawless execution
• Solid understanding of web and social publishing
• Self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong at setting up files for Content Management systems and adhering to technical and production design standards
• Establishes rapport and collaborates easily with directors, designers, program/project managers, and stakeholders
• Able to adhere to a consistent graphic production and check-in process, while also identifying opportunities for improvement
• Resourceful, adaptable, creative, and results-oriented with high energy and a positive attitude
• Preferred competency in After Effects, utilizing templates but with a level of motion graphic design input
• Preferred competency in tools and automation strategies relating to improving workflows

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