At closerlook inc., a Senior Designer is instrumental in establishing the creative foundation of individual projects from concept through execution. He or she is responsible for consistently delivering exceptional visual design under the direction of the Art Director. A Senior Designer is responsible for the synthesis and implementation of group feedback and direction from senior members of the Creative Group. He or she must be comfortable operating autonomously when necessary, is self-motivated and strives for design excellence. Project types include websites, mobile apps, email campaigns, videos and presentations. Must be proficient with Sketch.

As a member of the Creative Group, a Senior Designer is a consummate team player providing support where necessary and succeeds in a collaborative environment. He or she is an active participant and strong presenter in project critiques. At times, he or she acts as a facilitator for group reviews. With a strong attention to detail and passion for design, a Senior Designer is a systems-level thinker and problem solver excited by the opportunity to push the boundaries of constraints.

Duties

• Leads the creative development and execution of individual projects in close collaboration with Writers and Designers under the guidance of the Art Director
• Participates in both internal group reviews, strategy discussions and client presentations
• Communicates with various vendors to coordinate the execution of print and digital deliverables
• Works collaboratively with the Interaction Design Director and web developers in the creation of interactive projects and mobile apps
• Responsible for the development of client-facing presentation documents

Requirements

• College or university degree in visual communication/graphic design
• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience as a graphic designer (agency experienced preferred; marketing background a plus)
• Online portfolio with a heavy emphasis on interactive work—responsive web design samples, interface design and campaign-focused projects
• Must be proficient in Sketch
• Strong presentation skills to both internal and external clients
• HTML/CSS/javascript coding experience is a plus
• Expert-level proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with Mac and PC platforms