Designer (Mid-Level)

General Position Summary:
Under the guidance and direction of our Design leadership, Designers work collaboratively with the members of our Studio, including but not limited to Design Producers, Retouchers and our Creative department, to produce design concepts, branding & identity systems, presentations, comps and deliverables for printed work, that adheres to the high quality standards of Wieden+Kennedy. 

Major Responsibilities/Primary Functions:
  • Provides a design point of view and communicates it to creative team; creates multiple design solutions for a given brief
  • Works closely with Art Director to bring creative team’s visual concept to life using design and typography skills including designing type layout, fitting body copy and kerning
  • Works closely with Design Producers to stay within allotted time and production budget
  • Uses various techniques including performing image searches and scans, digital photography, image manipulation, hand trimming, mounting, sketching and drawing for comp work, new business pitches and various other projects
  • Designs and executes branding, advertising campaigns, collateral, presentations and leave behinds, ad kits, logos, TV titles and motion graphic elements; creates design extensions for campaigns as requested
  • Designs presentation materials for new business pitches
  • Builds detailed mechanicals for print, OOH and collateral to W+K quality standards
  • Prepares final digital files and proofs to be sent to printers and publications 
  • Organizes and archives files on studio server per studio guidelines
  • Outputs final reprints on Epson proofer per account needs
  • Prioritizes workflow effectively; accurately fills out timesheet by appropriate client job number

Qualifications, Distinguishing Characteristics and Special Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or similar field preferred
  • 4+ years previous production and design experience preferred
  • Advanced Knowledge/experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat)
  • Knowledge of front-end coding, MS Word, Google Slides, PowerPoint and Keynote is always a plus
  • Must be able to use appropriate terminologies and language to accurately convey changes or direction in concept or design
  • Ability to work independently to see projects through
  • Ability to use experience, resources, and interact and collaborate with other departments within the agency to solve problems
  • A demonstrated track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills, while maintaining composure in stressful situations
  • Exceptional attention to detail, multi-tasking, initiative and follow through skills
  • Effectively communicates and works well in a team environment
  • Some evening and weekend work required

Wieden+Kennedy believes that each team member makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities outlined in a job description. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee or the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each team member will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors and to pursue individual career growth.

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