Graphic Designer
: Job Details :

Company: VGD seeks a creative, passionate designer to join our creative team working on projects for the public good. Located in Manhattan, our award-winning digital advertising agency solves communications challenges using creative and technical business solutions. You will work side-by-side with our Creative Directors and create and evolve the look, feel and usability of client campaigns and web-based products.

This is a unique opportunity to grow with the company and to deliver what clients crave – creativity, technology, and strategy from experts who care about their business. The ideal candidate will know the value of integrated communications, be responsible for developing highly innovative design solutions and compelling brand and customer experiences.

Requirements: Seeking a dynamic individual who is highly creative and passionate about developing impactful visual communications and branding. A motivated self-starter who partners well with others and is eager to learn and grow.

• Minimum of 2 years hands-on graphic design experience.
• Software knowledge: Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, Invision
• Required Skills: Graphic design and an understanding of UX/UI design.
• Bonus Skills: HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Motion Graphics, Illustration, Copy Writing, Music/Sound Design
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design or related.
• Ability to clearly articulate design and user experience perspectives.
• Strong ability to understand clients' needs and provide creative solutions and recommendations.
• Must be a self-motivated, well-organized individual who pays close attention to detail and is able to effectively prioritize in a fast-paced, fast-changing environment.
• Team player with the ability to be a strong creative contributor and collaborator.
• Strong communication skills. Effectively collaborates with other designers, developers, project managers, and others involved in design projects.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Creative Director in the development of creative concepts and design executions for Web, Print, Outdoor Digital and TV Integrated Ad Campaigns, creating mock-ups, storyboards, interactive elements, motion graphics and video.
• Work with technical project managers and front-end developers to ensure interaction and visual design is consistent with user interface requirements and usability best practices.
• Produce visual content that is consistent with established brand guidelines.
• Translate creative briefs and user experience documentation into engaging visual design.
• Define design style guides and specifications to pass on to development teams.
• Must be able to coordinate work on a variety of projects simultaneously and have an acute attention to detail and accuracy.
• Attend meetings, brainstorm creative concepts, and ensure creative elements are aligned with desired strategic outcomes.

VGD is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are not currently able to sponsor visas. Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

To all recruitment agencies/staffing firms: We do not accept candidate resumes. Please do not solicit or forward resumes to our employees. The company is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.