Artisans Holdings Graphic Designer position will be a key support to our Graphic Design Manager for designing, developing, and producing creative projects and services. You will be working on websites, packaging, displays, decks, campaigns, photo shoots, videos, events, spaces...the list goes on. Whatever it is, you’ll be expected to deliver the creative with vision and unrelenting perfectionism.

The right individual must take great pride in their work and pay strong attention to detail. Applicants must have a strong understanding of graphic design softwares and standards along with a strong sense of design style. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, while keeping organized and maintaining the highest standard of design quality in all work. Applicants need to be able to work as part of a team or individually.

You MUST submit your portfolio when you apply for this role.

Above all other job functions, the Graphic Design role will be a high performer for 3 main roles:

Technical execution. This means you will be responsible for attending to comments and revisions for existing and new client projects with the guidance of the Graphic Design Manager in a timely, professional and organized manner utilizing strong knowledge in multiple media areas and programs like InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator etc
Optimizing the design process. This means you will be a key player in helping maintain an optimized workflow to standardize project flow and execution. The goal is to be on top of incoming client requests and deadlines making sure that all assets submitted are within the Artisans visual and technical standards
Critical thinkers. This means you have the ability to decide independently when needed and are able to creatively find a way around atypical roadblocks and challenges to help deliver and enforce solutions

We are looking for A players. High performers. Driven and passionate creatives. We recently won our first EMMY and we’re looking for someone to help us win at least a dozen more. If this is not you, please do not apply.

Who you are as a human if you want to crush this position:

I am technically curious and I'm always on the lookout for new and innovative techniques or tools that can help make a project better or faster
I have been around the agency work space long enough to know that there will be the occasional late nights as part of this role and I am completely okay with that and I’ll be able to be there for the team when they need me
I exude a positive presence, energy, and demeanor— even when deadlines are tight and the pressure is high
I am humble and hungry to grow, even though I have experience. I strive to be the best in the world at my role and recognize and invite the need to continue growing
I have a sense of urgency— I think fast, move fast, fail fast, and learn fast
I own my $h!t— When I tell someone I’ll do it, consider it done. I take accountability when I mess up and welcome criticism with gratitude
I have people’s back—I will pitch in when someone needs help without asking and I won’t expect anything in return
I am bold—I don’t feel awkward or upset when giving or receiving critical feedback
I have a passion for the entrepreneurial spirit of companies and what comes along with it

Who you are when it comes to design proficiency if you’re right for the position:

Must be proficient in:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
Knowledge in these programs is a plus (if no knowledge, must be willing to learn)
- Adobe XD
- Wordpress
- Email design (Mailchimp)
- Zeplin
- Adobe After Effects
Must have strong foundations of:
- Typographical hierarchy
- Color theory
- Composition

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Maintain an organized and optimized workflow
Able to problem-solve
A self-starter
Be immersed and knowledgeable in design culture, current and past
Participate in meetings with video, social media, and photography departments and collaborate with other departments to create designs
Attending important client meetings as necessary
Works with print vendors, reviewing digital and physical proofs and has experience in press supervision to ensure product quality

Basic Requirements/Qualifications:

Self-motivated and work well under deadlines
Attention to detail and a good eye for aesthetics are required
Able to work well individually and as part of a collaborative team
Portfolio and work samples required
At least three (3) years working in design or related fields

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