We're seeking a talented and innovative senior level designer to join our growing, award-winning creative team. This is a creative role for someone with strong design skills, a collaborative spirit, and a digital-first mentality. We are looking for a senior level artist who is nimble and passionate about developing great ideas and high-quality designs that make an impact. You will play a critical role as a brand ambassador for Wipfli, both internally and externally. Under direction of the creative director and in collaboration with the communications team leads, this role intakes and manages all design projects and cultivates the growth and quality of our network of freelance graphic designers and motion graphics artists.

At Wipfli, people count

Our people are core to everything we do — the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. And we seek feedback openly, from all.

People matter here and they feel it.

And we value curiosity. Curious is more than a personality trait. It’s a way of thinking. Of learning. Of working. There’s purpose in this wonder. It makes us better. It makes us Wipfli.

If you want to be in an environment where you can make a difference — and make a professional home — Wipfli is the place for you.

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Responsibilities

· Deeply understand, embrace, interpret, apply, and direct others in the creative use of the Wipfli brand (and relevant sub-brands and campaigns)

· Demonstrate expertise in design principles including typography, composition, hierarchy, iconography, imagery, movement and color theory while adhering to the firm’s brand

· Create and conceptualize a variety of project deliverables across digital and print including but not limited to PDF, marketing collateral, web, social media, PowerPoint presentations, aesthetic data visualizations, and more

· Storyboard concepts for motion graphics artists’ use

· Work from creative briefs as well as partner with strategy leads and cross-functional teams to develop pitch decks and visually appealing sales materials and communications tools

· Gain a full understanding of project requirements and relevant strategy to articulate accurate scopes of work

· Intake and assign all design requests, provide accurate estimates on work and manage time to deliver projects punctually and within budget and client expectations

· Own designs from initial concept creation to final sign-off; manage workflow and oversee brand consistency and quality of work assigned to self and freelance designers

· Follow creative direction and ensure adherence to templates where necessary; while in turn bringing new concepts to the table to keep the brand current and dynamic where appropriate.

· Effectively communicate to the team and clients the vision, value, and status of projects and articulate when issues arise

· Ensure all designers build files to specification using best practices in design production for print and digital mediums.

· Gain and maintain fluency with continual learning in applicable marketing technology, tools and trends; share learnings with the broader marketing team

· Demonstrate empathy, communicate effectively and clearly with individuals who may be unfamiliar with design formats and terminology.

· Collaborate and build trust with team members of varying skillsets.

· Seek, learn and test new digital publishing platforms and technology as needed

· Work closely with the entire marketing and communications teams

· Collaborate within the marketing team to integrate feedback loops, quantitative, and qualitative data to help inform design and workflow decisions

· Ensure clean handoff and closure of all freelance design and video projects, including source file transfer and invoicing

· Document processes and standards for creative processes as they evolve over time

· Direct external photographers and associates on brand standards for headshots as needed

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

· 5-7 years of experience in design in marketing and corporate environments with knowledge of high-level creative strategies and brand management

· Agency experience and/or work on multiple B2B brands required

· Excellent visual, verbal and written communication skills as well as creative thinking skills with the ability to create innovative ideas

· Demonstrated initiative to organize and improve workflow and standard operating procedures.

· Strong critical thinking, teamwork, and collaborative aptitude required

· Excellent time management skills

· High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information

· Able to direct self and others as needed

· Able to understand the bigger strategic picture and purpose of creative assets, including relevant understanding of buyer personas and journeys

· Demonstrates strategic thinking; researches and formulates ideas.

· Demonstrates curiosity: is knowledgeable of trends in profession and incorporates them into their work.

· Ability to manage multiple projects, deliverables and timelines of varying complexity and urgency

· Comfortable and adaptable to using various digital communication tools (task management systems, cloud storage, chat, etc.) to collaborate with teams across offices.

· Strong ability to translate ideas into illustrations and infographics

· Attention to detail and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes as well as keeping projects and files organized according to team standards.

· Knowledge of the newest design and production software, techniques, and current trends across various mediums (print, digital, social media, web presence, etc.).

· Mastery of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe XD and familiarity of other Adobe products

· Expert ability in applying designs to Microsoft Word and PowerPoint templates and documents.

· Experience in UI layout in digital platforms (such as email and landing pages); strong understanding of UX/UI design and digital-first mentality

· Strong portfolio demonstrating experience working in both print and digital media.

· Solid understanding of the latest prepress, offset and digital printing techniques.

· Ability to concept and storyboard concepts intended for motion graphics; ability to edit in Adobe Premiere, AfterEffects, and/or Canva a major plus.

· Functional knowledge of HTML, CSS, email editors (.e.g. Marketo, Constant Contact, MailChimp, etc.) and/or Wordpress is a plus.

· Photography and audio/visual skills a plus

Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Recruiting Process

Our recruiting team will guide you through our evaluation and interviewing process. We will communicate an update on your status as soon as possible.