Junior Designer

Designer is needed in New York, United States.

Spark44 is an advertising agency unlike any you’ve ever encountered, and we seek employees of an equally unique character. Our motto? “Be Bold. Be Brave. Be Honest.” Do you have a voice that you feel deserves to be heard? In other words, are you BOLD? This is an agency where your input will indeed be heard, and valued. But, is that input valuable, original and challenging? In a word, is it BRAVE? And finally, are you willing to be HONEST? We value individuals who are unafraid to question the status quo, who challenge authority and fight for the best idea, even if it means possibly losing an argument. We here at Spark44 are a tight-knit group. We are the best in our business. And we are good people.

SUMMARY
Located in Spark44’s NYC office, the Freelance Junior Designer is primarily responsible for the layout and production of print collateral, online banners and outdoor media. May also be tasked with light image retouching and motion graphics projects. The Designer will also be required to work closely to assist the Art Directors and Creative Directors as required. This position will require developed design aesthetic and solid digital and print production knowledge. The ideal candidate will have a BFA in design from an accredited art school, with 1-2 years of experience at an advertising agency, design studio or marketing/branding company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and produce layouts for online banner ads, mobile ads, social media apps/ad units, website design, brochures/direct mail pieces, email campaigns, POS material.
• Ability to produce tight mechanical and orderly templates. Reviews design details to ensure accuracy of production specifications.
• Understands and follows the Spark44 production process carefully.
• Assists Art Directors and/or Creative Directors with their projects and can achieve their vision.
• Provides status updates, on a regular basis, to CD and respective Project Managers.

SKILLS

• Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (INDESIGN, KEYNOTE, PHOTOSHOP, and ILLUSTRATOR)
• Well-versed in typographic and layout principles
• UX/UI and video experience a plus
• After Effects or Adobe Premiere, a plus

QUALIFICATIONS

• BFA in visual design or related major
• 1-2 years experience at an advertising agency, design studio, branding agency, luxury or automotive publication
• Strong digital, print and production skills
• Team player
• Strong organizational skills
• Desire and willingness to work in a collaborative, innovative, flexible and team-oriented environment
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and in teams

Are you looking to pay or is this a collaboration?
Pay to hire someone

Is this ongoing work or a one off job?
Ongoing work

How would you prefer to pay?
Day rate

What’s your day rate budget range? (USD)
$250-400 (Industry average)

Do you have an estimate of the job or project length?
A few months

Are you a company or individual hiring?
Company

Do you have internal sign off on the hire?
Yes

Do you need to hire for a specific city, country or place?
Yes, they need to be at a location (give location in job title)

When do you want to have the freelancer secured by?
2-3 weeks

What is most important for this job?
Quality

How many freelancers do you want to contact you?
4-5

Do you have a job specification or creative brief?
Yes (please enter this in the description)

Does the freelancer need insurance?
Yes

Where did you find Twine?
You contacted me