Location: Denver, CO
Job-Type: Hybrid (1-2 days in the office per week)
Company:
Join a dynamic boutique design and marketing agency based in the heart of Denver. Our agency specializes in crafting unique and memorable brands for a diverse range of clients. We primarily work on an ongoing retainer basis with clients and highly value our long-term relationships we’ve built with them.
Position Overview:
As a Senior Graphic Designer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of our clients' brands from inception to execution. You will be responsible for leading the design process, creating compelling brand assets, and ensuring brand consistency across all touchpoints. Additionally, you will serve as a primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships and delivering exceptional customer service.
The pay for this position is $80,000
Please send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to waverly@postmeridiem.co. Applications without a cover letter and easily accessible portfolio will be discarded.
Key Responsibilities:
1) Brand Creation and Development:
- Collaborate with clients to understand their vision, values, and target audience
- Conceptualize and design brand identities, including logos, color palettes, typography, and brand guidelines
- Develop comprehensive brand books that outline the brand's voice, tone, and visual elements
- Consult on brand strategy and be an expert the elements that make a brand successful
2) Graphic Design:
- Produce high-quality visual assets for print and digital media, including marketing materials, sales decks, letterheads, advertising campaigns, and social media content (primarily LinkedIn)
- Translate client objectives into creative design solutions that resonate with their target audience
- Stay up-to-date with design trends and best practices to ensure designs are innovative and impactful
3) Website Design:
- Design visually stunning and user-friendly websites using platforms like WixStudio and Squarespace, ensuring seamless integration of branding elements and optimal user experience
- Collaborate with developers to implement website design on platforms including Wordpress and Webflow
- Optimize website design for performance, accessibility, and responsiveness across various devices and browsers
4) Content Creation:
- Generate engaging and relevant content for various digital platforms, including social media, websites, and blogs
- Ability to translate complex concepts into compelling visuals
- Collaborate with the content team to develop cohesive content strategies aligned with brand objectives
- Act as the internal stopgate to ensure all content is visually appealing, on-brand, and optimized for maximum impact
5) Client Interaction and Account Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for some clients, maintaining regular communication and providing updates on project progress
- Conduct client meetings and presentations to discuss design concepts, gather feedback, and address any concerns
- Proactively identify opportunities to add value to client relationships
Qualifications:
- Strong portfolio of work showcasing branding and website design projects
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field
- 5+ years of experience in graphic design at an agency or in-house
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva, and other design tools
- Experience with website design and front-end development
- Ability to design and develop a website on Squarespace and WixStudio
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and Java is a huge plus!
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients and internal teams
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines
- Strategic mindset and understanding of marketing principles is imperative for success in this role
- Specific marketing experience is a plus
Company benefits/perks:
- Hybrid-remote
- 2 weeks of paid vacation
- The week off between Christmas and New Year (because, fun!)
- We are also big on birthdays…your birthday is off!
- Ability to flex remote time on an as-needed basis
- Startup environment with job autonomy
- Office located in a vibrant co-working community in walking distance from South Broadway and Santa Fe Art District
- Company parking lot offers free/easy parking in Denver
Please send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to waverly@postmeridiem.co. Applications without a cover letter and easily accessible portfolio will be discarded.