Designer

Circa - IPG DXTRA•Detroit, MI

12d•Remote

About The Position

Weber Shandwick is looking for a Designer to join our growing creative team. In this role, you’ll concept and create visual design solutions for a variety of social media, digital, PR and branding projects, integrated campaigns (large and small) and presentations. The ability to collaborate with other teammates to develop compelling ideas and executions is fundamental to the role. Although our office is based in Detroit, we’re looking for the right candidate, so we’re open to remote. Note: Eastern Time working hours are required.

Requirements

2+ years of work and/or internship experience (digital, social and/or print)
Must have a portfolio (may include spec work and unproduced concepts)
Strong working knowledge of social media and design/video best practices
Possess a strong desire to learn and work on both large and small projects from conception through production
Strong decision-making skills
Ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment
Exceptional judgment when working with clients, teammates and production partners
Self-motivated, entrepreneurial and endlessly curious
Interest in staying on top of digital trends and emerging media
Willingness to push creative boundaries
Able to prioritize and manage own time

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AfterEffects, Sketch and HTML are a plus, but not mandatory
Animation skills a plus, but not mandatory
Experience working on Automotive is a plus (but not mandatory)

Responsibilities

Create and execute original, persuasive, conceptual and visually compelling designs aligned with agency and brand standards, including (but not limited to): campaign look and feel, mood boards, iconography, typography, illustrations, brand books, printed materials, organic and paid social media assets, GIFs, memes, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
Passion for solving design and marketing challenges from concept to completion
Collaborate with Art Directors to create designs that generate engagement
Leverage layout, design and typography skills to create PowerPoint presentations, templates and social assets
Design and execute with meticulous attention to detail
Incorporate feedback from Creative Directors, teammates and clients with precision and a positive attitude
Ability to articulate the “why” behind the designs you present
Become a brand style guide expert
Understanding of visual hierarchy and its importance in design
Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and Powerpoint, as well as emerging digital and social design trends
Working knowledge of digital, UX and UI design principals