Graphic Designer - Los Angeles, United States - Danger Jones

Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE BRAND:

From the small team that completely shook the hair industry in 2016, comes the next rocket ship startup, Danger Jones. A hair color, fashion, and media company that only launched in April, we have had tremendous success. Later this year we will be expanding to other parts of the world. The tidal wave of buzz and rapid growth has made Danger Jones one of the top stories this year in the beauty industry. Our content creation team is a small but powerful force, with each new team member being able to have the opportunity to break out of their typical silo and take part in the creation of something from the ground up. We cross over roles, we support each other, we are flexible and without ego - so we all have a voice. And we're just here to enjoy the culture and the process of creating together. Looking for a high-level designer to contribute to bringing this team's vision to life.

POSITION TITLE: Graphic Designer, Print & Digital - TEMP

The Graphic Designer will be responsible for creative and graphic design, collaborating with the marketing & product development departments. They will be developing graphics both for print and digital platforms to bring the brand story to the beauty and fashion industries.

The ideal candidate has a substantial portfolio and is proficient with Adobe Creative Suite.

THIS POSITION IS TEMP WITH A POTENTIAL TO BECOME FULL TIME.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

A highly creative individual with practical skills to execute concepts, design leading graphics, and work collaboratively within a small team. Comfortable working independently and solution oriented. Examples of the work to be designed include print, packaging, campaign graphics, renderings, in-store promotional displays, PR mailers, social, and other retail partner assets.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Minimum 4-6 years

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create new marketing material designs for print, packaging, campaign graphics, renderings, in-store promotional displays, social media, and internal decks
• Develop product illustrations, logos, and other graphics as needed
• Research industry design trends and implement new creative content for the brand
• Present design drafts to department managers and implement feedback and changes when appropriate
• Retouching and color correcting a wide range of images from studio and location photo shoots
• Play a key role in developing campaign collateral, product renderings, packaging, in-store displays, campaign graphics, PR mailers and digital assets
• Uphold brand identity characteristics, typography, photography, color etc. while sharing in the innovation of the Danger Jones brand
• Strategize, manage, and evolve our design guidelines and packaging systems
• Track project timelines and prioritize project workload and projects
• Ensure accountability to timelines, in a fast-paced environment, while always delivering creative that is accurate and consistent
• Prepare and package files for print, social and web, working closely with external teams and vendors (i.e., proofing, color-matching, approving for print and exporting to different aspect ratios)
• Organize and maintain project archives
• Ensure that all creative produced meets all brief requirements, this includes but is not limited to correct dimensions, resolution, format, and die-lines
• Keep up with current and upcoming trends within the industry, pushing out of the box creative thinking

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have:

• Ability to be a team player and grow with marketing team
• At least 4 years of experience in a design firm, PR or advertising agency
• Excellent design, writing, presentation, and project management skills. Copywriting experience a plus
• Excellent communication both verbal and written
• Effective time management skills, be flexible and have the ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite ‐ Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. Adobe After Effects a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite programs
• Expertise in working with die-lines, renderings, mocks, print production, etc.
• Portfolio of designs demonstrating successful marketing campaigns
• Exceptional creativity and innovation, and attention to detail
• Organizational skills with an excessive attention to detail
• A solution oriented, problem solving nature
• Comfort with working both autonomously and collaboratively, with multiple rounds of revisions