Graphic Designer

Locus Interactive is currently seeking a graphic designer to join our team in creating innovative marketing solutions for outdoor industry brands. This role requires a highly motivated and talented visual designer with the ability to create a unified brand aesthetic across all marketing mediums.  Ideal candidates have experience in both digital and print design, understand UI/UX standards, are familiar with responsive design, have a keen eye for upholding brand standards, possess great communication skills, is a self-starter and comfortable with defining high-profile visual solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Follow and maintain brand identity standards, making sure there is consistency among all consumer touch points i.e. website, digital ads, social media, email, print ads, etc.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the team, focusing on solution-based designs that maximize the user experience.
• Produce high-quality web and print designs that are on brand, on spec, on budget and on time.
• Create responsive web designs that translate seamlessly across all devices.
• Design both low-fidelity and high-fidelity mockups.
• Execute designs for marketing campaigns across all channels including websites, social media, email, paid ads, print ads, etc.
• Work closely with PM/Producer and Creative Director to optimize strategy and ad content, while being adaptive to feedback, test results and research.
• Work with PMs, developers and stakeholders to support design needs in fast-paced environment.
• Communicate work to technical and non-technical audiences
• Be a self-starter with the ability to create unique, thoughtful designs.
• Have the ability to take direction, but still maintain a strong point of view, think critically and offer new ideas/solutions.
• Have interest in learning new ways to bring products/brands to life through animation or illustration, as well as other graphic design solutions.
• Ability to quickly sketch, comp, and visualize ideas to communicate with internal stakeholders for proof-of-concept.
• Effectively present designs, conceptual ideas, rationale and the specifics in meetings to successfully sell creative
• Ability to be self-sufficient and juggle different types of projects with independent time-management skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-4 years of experience at a design or branding studio, either agency or in-house
• BA or BFA in graphic design, visual communications, or related field.
• Contemporary and engaging portfolio with strengths in conceptual thinking, typography, layout, and brand system development.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Sketch.
• Desire to be part of a team that values good design and high-quality work.
• Ability to recognize UX/UI issues and propose solutions.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and practices
• Exceptional UI design, including but not limited to, concepts, prototypes, data visualization

REQUIREMENTS:

• Send resume and link to your portfolio to info@locusinteractive.net
• Position is full-time
• Duties will primarily be served from Locus office; some flexibility available