Designer

We are looking for a Designer who takes on concepting and designing brand campaigns in partnership with other creatives across a wide range of disciplines: campaign development, editorial design, product design, brand identity development, motion graphics, experiential design and presentation design. As a highly motivated & collaborative Designer, you have an eye for both the big picture and the details.

In addition to fully realized technical design skills, you have a refined design sensibility, an ability to flex into various design mediums, and are able to execute compelling, cutting-edge visual work for unique brands across all verticals.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is ready to become a Spoon - to give a damn, try anything, and enjoy the people they are working with. This team is based in the New York office and works in a hybrid fashion with in-office work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We are looking for candidates who can join us in NYC!

Responsibilities

• Develop branding for campaigns ranging in scope from one-off logo design to project-specific assets to full brand
• Deliver all graphic design components on assigned projects, including the conception of unique graphic systems/identities for campaigns, the development of graphic assets within those systems, and the technical execution of those graphics for a final deliverable in collaboration with project production teams
• Serve as a custodian of both the Giant Spoon brand and all our clients’ brands, ensuring the correct, most up to date logos/style guides/toolkits are in use to maintain consistency across visual design assets
• Partner with Art Directors to translate campaign ideas into a visual language that supports our clients’ mission and brand identity, and can be replicated and scaled
• Create and curate creative decks/presentations, crafting memorable, storytelling visuals to support new business pitch opportunities as needed
• Effectively share and present work internally to creative leadership and has a strong point of view; is not afraid to push the envelope or propose alt approaches
• Develop mood boards/inspiration boards to communicate design intent to internal and external partners
• Recommend new visual formats and tools to leverage in client presentations
• Demonstrate flexibility in working cross-medium, changing your technical and conceptual approach based on whether graphics are for print or digital, at large-scale or designed for social etc.
• Create detailed print files and print mechanicals for efficient vendor communicationProactively manage priorities and adhere to tight timelines

Requirements

• 2+ years of design experience in a fast-paced creative environment
• Advertising agency experience and experience working closely with creative teams to bring ideas to life highly preferred
• An innate understanding of design systems and an ability to adhere to and iterate from them
• Experience designing for traditional digital platforms as well as web, social and experiential
• Working knowledge of industry-standard design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (bonus points for motion design, illustration and/or prototyping abilities)
• Typography, color and design sensibilities that support a thoughtful, strategic approach
• Familiarity with website architecture and HTML programming as it relates to design.
• Ability to flex design style and approach based on different client/project needs
• Ability to articulate and present work and ideas in an engaging way
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and be resourceful, flexible and quick to adapt in a fast-paced environment while tracking all details.
• Ability to collaborate creatively across departments and offices and foster trusting relationships with teammates
• Open to receiving and providing thoughtful feedback
• Digitally connected, passionate about technology and innovation with an insatiable curiosity for how it applies to our industry

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000. Salary is determined based on a wide range of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, job duties, and geographic location. For this role, we also offer programs such as medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and various other benefits and perks.

Giant Spoon is an agency that strives to build an inclusive workplace dynamically rooted in our differences. What makes you, you, is your greatest asset here. No matter your race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disabled status, genetic information, or other protected category—feel comfortable (and excited) to bring your full self and make smart, impactful work.

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