Design / Art Direction Jobs

Onward Search is on the hunt for a Senior Graphic Designer to join the team of a Consumer Packaged Goods client. You will work with an award-winning Design team to implement designs for print, digital, and video related messaging that support the brand voice and strategy. Responsibilities: Concept and create intuitive, engaging, and brand-consistent projects for use in digital experiences and traditional marketing campaigns including advertising and trade shows Participate in concept development and design ideation to define creative strategy Leads the creative process as-needed by presenting strategic creative solutions to leadership Collaborate with the design & illustration team to create motion graphic content, aiding with the creation of assets then bringing them to life and delivering high quality and innovative concepts Responsible for all aspects of projects (including die line structures, logo design, typography, color studies, photo retouching, preparing files to printer/ vendor) Develop, design and execute all print related marketing materials as briefed Assists in photoshoot art direction & scheduling, and image retouching Lead junior designers as needed to develop visual communication materials that support the brand strategy and external vendors Consistently research, identify and share current industry design trends and competitive reviews as they relate to the brand Prepares prototypes and designs for brand presentations Requirements: 5-7 years' experience in graphic design across digital, social, video animation, branding, packaging, and trade Must have experience in packaging design; experience working with packaging engineers for implementation of designs and transfer of visual assets preferred Able to design within specific product categories and manage release schedules Experience in digital/social, print, POP & retail/CPG Must understand the print production process and how packaging print files works High proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign; basic After Effects skills and experience with PowerPoint is a plus Digital production and video animation experience Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure Highly organized with strong attention to detail; great presentation skills

Our client, a top financial firm in LOS ANGELES is looking to hire a PRESENTATION DESIGNER for a long term assignment. This person will be responsible for creating and updating presentations, primarily institutional pitch books, based on established brand guidelines and or templates. RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Demonstrates some working knowledge of financial concepts and how to visualize them for end user Ability to read and understand data concepts in Excel and translate them into charts and visual design without guidance Demonstrates an understanding of narrative flow to be able to organize and design clear and easy to follow presentations Applies understanding of business goals to designs. Reviews statistical information and content to determine how to visually portray data that supports key concepts and enhances reader’s understanding Updates data, formatting, layout, design and content for print, PDF and presentation materials based on established templates in PowerPoint using the Seismic platform Demonstrates strong detail orientation, process orientation, organizational, and multi-tasking skills; ability to effectively manage an unpredictable workload and meet established deadlines Demonstrates ability to collaborate with diverse working styles and with team members across business units; initiative to work and learn independently; proactively contribute to department goals and ability to lead others while maintaining effective business relationships with associates throughout the organization Demonstrates the ability to work within established brand guidelines. Demonstrates a working knowledge of graphic design concepts and ability to apply it to work assignments Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 (advanced), Microsoft Excel (intermediate; primarily charting), InDesign (CS 5.5) (advanced) and Illustrator (intermediate; charting, infographics, and icons) Requires 5 to 7 years of experience working in a creative, corporate environment Finance industry background strongly preferred, or in a technical industry or healthcare

Our client, an interactive agency, seeks a Designer - Design Systems with 3+ years of experience. This person will be part of an integrated team that we've created with one of their leading clients. You’ll have the opportunity to create design systems alongside a group of highly-skilled designers, creating engaging experiences. A digital agency background is mandatory, and ideally you will have worked with diverse teams. Responsibilities: Contribute to the creation of holistic, elegant design systems with a high degree of polish and attention to detail Audit current implementations - identify potential areas for simplification Design with flexibility - adaptive to varying workflows, viewports, technologies, and locales Create prototypes to convey states, transitions and behavior Prepare design files for final documentation - ensure layout, typography, and specs are pixel perfect! Communicate flexibilities and/or limitations to both designers and development - as needed Collaborate with Art Directors and larger project teams to explore and iterate on design options Determine the best medium, and optimize design files for creative review – print, onscreen visuals, prototype, or code Create presentation flows - build on a foundation of design rationale Participate in healthy debates to ensure design systems are as robust and considered as possible Proficiency in the formal elements of design, with a strong focus on typography, balance, and proportion Systematic thinker - able to anticipate the impact of design decisions well in advance of their application Excellent digital file structure and asset management skills Passion for pixel-perfection and order. Unparalleled attention to detail Experience: 3 years experience in product design (especially for web), defining or extending design systems, and/or working within a brand’s strict style guidelines Photoshop and Sketch expertise, including file organization, and preparation of pixel-perfect files for design team use Clear communication and presentation skills that speak to both creative and technical audiences Understanding of web development, including HTML and CSS Preferred: UX and/or UI experience Preferred: Acuity in iconography Preferred: Working knowledge of Principle Preferred: BA or BFA in Graphic Design (or equivalent)

Our client, a national retail fashion company seeks an E-Commerce Designer for a long term freelance opportunity that has potential to go perm. The E-commerce Designer must be able to show samples of a large breadth of work. The department functions as an in-house agency and is responsible for concept to completion. Great attitude, easy going and up on current trends is ideal. Web Designer Requirements: Portfolio of work including extensive e-commerce experience, product/retail and campaign samples 5+ years experience Experience designing websites (including e-commerce), e-mail campaigns, and banner ads Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite software as well as HTML and CSS Lifestyle brand experience is a plus Adaptable, proactive attitude and ability to work under pressure

Our client, a top consumer electronics brand, is looking for a Front End Developer to join the design team. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Frontend Developer will be an active member of the design team, contributing to every phase of a project from prototyping and validation to coding and debugging. In short this person will use your technical and creative skills to create exceptional web experiences. We use some of the most popular frameworks to build and deliver projects, but it all boils down to HTML, CSS, and JS. A strong grasp of “vanilla” Javascript (i.e.: not needing to really on a framework) will help you greatly in this role. Experience with performance, accessibility or AEM is a bonus. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of front-end development, design, motion design, UX and the ability to bring them all together to create experiences that are as beautiful as they are functional. Work with the design team to help design and develop UX solutions Work with the development team to implement new UX solutions Concept, design and code responsive designs Participate in motion design and coding SKILLS + EXPERIENCE: For consideration, you must bring the following minimum skills and behaviors to our team: A good eye for design with an exceptional portfolio A passion for emerging technologies and their application to complex problems Thorough knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and Javascript A clean, organized, well-documented coding style. Preferably OOP Experience developing with modern front-end tools. e.g., SASS, Node, Gulp, Webpack, Assemble, Browserify, jQuery, Handlebars Ability to learn new tech stacks reasonably quickly Experience diagnosing and solving cross-browser issues (>= IE11) Expert in responsive design and cross-platform development Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams and partner with resources in the broader Design group to scale and deliver amazing work Ability to work across multiple projects and launches while keeping a cool head Ability to perform well in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment At least 5 + years relevant industry experience In addition, preferable skills and behaviors include: Willingness to take risks and try new things Passionate design thinker Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager Experience and interest in technology, consumer technology or consumer electronics Flexibility (within reason) to work outside normal business hours Big passion, small ego

Our client, a major entertainment studio, is looking for a Softlines Product Development Designer to join their team. You will report to the Manager, Product Development, Consumer Products and be responsible for: Work closely with Manager to design across our categories for on a quarterly basis Handles product approvals including creative revisions, uploading and downloading, detailed comments, and prioritizing approvals within allotted time Handles reviewing of digital/ physical product samples ensuring product execution, print techniques & packaging are in line with brand guidelines. Throughout the process is able to communicate clear and concise feedback Skills in the creation of mock-ups and mood boards for presentations Create graphic designs leveraging procured catalog assets & archived artwork with a strong sense of design Must have the ability to define trends and understand how movie brand ties into product and design trends Need to have the ability to translate movie brand characters and stories into successful graphic designs Collaborates with Product Development Lead regularly to execute assigned projects simultaneously handle multiple projects, time-lines and communicate across teams in a fast-paced environment Elevated taste level and knowing how to translate trends through the lens of the customer and brand filters Musts: BA/BS or equivalent work experience in related field, graphic design preferred 6 years’ experience in graphic design and product development desired Experience in creating concepts and seeing them through to production Requires Mac/PC proficiency including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Keynote Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs (word, excel, ppt) Able to work independently and set personal work priorities Working knowledge of the product and creative development process Strong ability to collaborate with peers and supervisor Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to manage multiple priorities People oriented team player General understanding of the product lifecycle, manufacturing techniques as well as a good understanding of market and fashion trends Must be detail-oriented, organized and able to follow art direction well with excellent execution Must have key corporate competencies: to be resourceful, to be a team player, have strong communication skills, willingness to learn, be nimble and take chances

Onward Search is on the hunt for a Creative Director to join the team of a natural personal care eCommerce company. You will be helping the fast-growing marketing team level-up their creative process, with a focus on design across digital channels and packaging. The ideal candidate will have experience in both design and management experience and will have a team-first oriented mindset. Responsibilities: Drive creative direction and create compelling visuals across channels and formats (product packaging, website, email, social) Oversee brand visuals, ensuring aesthetic is consistent and engaging across all channels Lead branded video production process, working with internal team members and external partners Lead team ideation sessions and spearhead initial creative vision and concepts for projects Hire and manage additional design and photography team members to support cross-channel efforts Collaborate across marketing team Skills & Experience: 7+ years of experience in creative field, with focus on design (in-house or agency) Experience leading creative teams across all mediums including packaging design, digital, social, and video campaigns Ability to both execute as a designer and lead a creative team Strong experience with graphic design, illustration, photography, and copywriting Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite Excellent communication skills and ability to work well across all departments Interest in health & wellness, personal care, and eCommerce Experience working in the start-up consumer products/DTC industry preferred Innovative mind-set with a sense of urgency

Our education client is looking for a Freelance Digital Content Creator to create copy and creative content (60% copy : 40% creative/production) to align with marketing campaign strategies with a focus on email campaigns and social posts. DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Create digital content (copy & design) across all brand marketing platforms for social media, email marketing, and web campaigns to promote events and educate audiences on programs and initiatives Write short form copy for social media posts and email marketing campaigns Consolidate press releases into easily digestible social content that encourages engagement Execute content for marketing strategies – create new content for all digital channels utilizing templates and existing graphics (i.e. swapping colors in provided graphics, reformatting for different mediums, adding copy to provided assets, sourcing specific graphics) Work collaboratively with manager to execute on digital marketing strategies DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR REQUIREMENTS: 2+ years of content creation experience within a marketing department or agency, ideally with social and email marketing experience Portfolio of production work and projects showcasing a broad range of aesthetics – from clean and cool to corporate Experience working from existing styles and/or style guidelines with strong attention to detail Strong experience drafting copy for social and email marketing Experience working in higher education, educational brand / company is a plus but not required Understanding of typography and basic graphic design Expertise in content creation – copy and graphics - on social media platforms, with a focus on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Experience or understanding of how to use Spout Social to post content Excited to work on a progressive team that is passionate about world events Self-sufficient with an understanding of contemporary digital media strategies and tactics Proficient in Adobe Photoshop Experience using email marketing deployment tools, such as Kalviyo, ConstantContact, Mailchimp, Figma, Salesforce, etc. is a plus

Our client, a spirts company, is seeking a Junior/Mid-level Art Director for a 6-month contract-to-hire position. This person will join the Marketing team to work in-house across various brand and marketing needs. You will effectively be a multidisciplinary graphic designer who also works with photography, video, animation, and social media content. You will be responsible and accountable for the successful implementation of creative and art direction on assigned projects, either independently or by leading outside vendors as needed. You will report directly to the VP of Marketing, and working closely with the Brand Leads. Responsibilities: Lead the creation of brand campaigns and tactics - from ideation through production Develop and oversee the art direction and design language for everything from campaign identity to video, to photography, social assets, and physical collateral Design & Production: Design and produce print executions, packaging, digital/web graphics, video content, logos & branding Brand Guidelines: Develop and maintain brand guidelines, while exploring new styles that communicate the brand story Agency Management: Brief and manage external vendors in the design and production of outsourced creative elements Brand Lead Collaboration: Collaborate with Brand Managers and be strategic in creating compelling and brand defining visuals for sub-brand and new products Experience: 3-6+ years of experience in-house creative team or design agency experience (ideally CPG, food and beverage, or spirits – but we are certainly open to experience in other verticals) Experience in advertising, marketing, corporate identity, brand management, sales promotion, and new media communication Grasp of the creative development process, have excellent art direction skills, and consistently deliver excellent design Solid expertise in developing creative solutions in a variety of campaigns across a broad range of problems and media Knowledge of all steps required in the creative process Art direct photo shoots Experience working with copywriters to concept campaigns Skills: Proficient in design software used in the design process, including (but not limited to) InDesign, Illustrator Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Google Docs/Slides/Sheets and project management tools

Iconic branding agency in NYC is seeking a Freelance Branding Designer to add to their team! This will be remote freelance work. You will be working on a re-brand for a Healthcare client. To be considered for this, you must have previously worked as a branding designer. Your portfolio should showcase full branding systems, logo design, identity explorations, and activation pieces. You must be able to work on fast-paced projects with tight deadlines. The ideal candidate has a consulting or branding background Project Requirements: Visual Identity System: Typography, Color Palette, Illustrations, Graphic Elements, Photography etc. Brand Guideline Document Qualifications: At least 3-5+ years of experience as a designer or art director Bachelor’s degree (preferred in design or advertising) Up-to-date resume with samples of brand guidelines Experience with the latest design software