Creative Designer

Summary

We're looking for a talented Creative Designer who can take concepts and ideas and create visual representations, in both print and electronic media. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable. Collaborating with multiple teams across the company, the Creative Designer should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of branding, marketing, and be able to find the right style and layout for every project.

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Work independently and proactively. Ability to take a brief or a conversation and turn it into an idea. You know when to collaborate with other designers or motion graphic artists.
• Collaboratively participate in proof-of-concept efforts to generate the overall look and feel of large-scale campaigns, projects and initiatives.
• Create presentations that tell creative stories and sell ideas while partnering with department team members to ensure all design executions across mediums are on-brand.
• Develop & maintain consistent design to ensure timely completion of projects, while upholding brand standards.
• Provide multiple ways to solve a problem. Collaborate with our team and our partners to refine and execute the final product.
• Additional Responsibilities
• High standards of design skills, visual principals and keen attention to detail. Coordinate with external vendors, agencies and partners when necessary to ensure quality & brand consistency.
• Create and design various materials for print and digital collateral.
• Promote brand guidelines and enforce consistency of brand image and brand messaging. Effectively communicate, pitch/present and explain your design decisions and ideas.
• Manage priorities, ensure deadlines are met and communicate project status while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Seek understanding and feedback to help solve problems and to improve our creative brand strategies.
• Help maintain and establish brand standards for the company.
• Be solution-focused and an advocate for doing well by others.
• Other activities and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong portfolio demonstrating a variety of print and digital samples.
• Experience utilizing website content management software - WordPress, Drupal, Joomla or similar.
• Experience using graphic design software - Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign/Canva
• Experience conceptualizing, designing and creating highly effective graphics.
• Attention to detail, highly organized and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong Communication Skills.
• This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule. Up to one day per week may be worked remotely in accordance with the telecommuting policy.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in design, marketing, advertising or other design-related fields is preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years working in design and branding with a strong portfolio.
• Must submit a portfolio; applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with good group presentation skills
• Experience in Fintech industry a plus.

Basys provides technology and payment integration solutions for businesses across the country and Canada. We treat our team, clients, and vendors like people, not numbers. BASYS is proud to maintain the industry leading Net Promotor Score and a 90% customer retention rate of clients that continue to process, in an industry where retention rates often average closer to 70 to 75%. We feel that this is a perfect example of how our customer-oriented business model sets us apart.

Basys is an equal opportunity employer