Hennessey Digital, a leading search engine optimization (SEO) and digital marketing agency in North America, is seeking a highly organized, self-motivated Graphic Designer to join its team. The ideal candidate for this role is a consummate team player who is an excellent visual storyteller, is self-driven, has a problem-solving mindset, and has at least two (2) years of design experience digital marketing agency experience.
We are a fully remote and highly collaborative team of digital marketing thought leaders located all over the country. We provide white-glove service to our clients, and we’re looking for a thoughtful team member who can ensure that all projects are delivered on time, on budget, and on strategy.
We’re a rapidly growing company, it’s important that you have an entrepreneurial attitude, an embracing mindset toward change, and can manage/prioritize multiple concurrent projects.
The desired candidate will possess excellent organizational and communication skills—as well as be familiar with project management in a creative agency atmosphere.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clients to clarify requirements, deadlines and deliverables in live meetings by asking questions and understanding the client’s visions and their expectations.
- Put together branding/style guides for first steps in the redesign process.
- Design brand new websites or redesigning existing ones.
- Manage daily creative requests such as image retouching, updates to existing assets, and designing new components for ongoing client accounts.
- Comfortable working in project management software (ideally Asana) for managing, updating, and closing out tasks.
- Work with the development team to ensure your execution of the client’s vision is what’s delivered.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of deliverables, adhering to brand guidelines and quality standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience
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- 2+ years design experience in an agency or creative department
- 2+ years client facing experience
- 2+ years of hands-on Figma experience, with strong expertise in design systems, components, and prototyping features, and a track record of staying current with the latest Figma updates and functionality.
- Strong oral and written English communication skills, and feel comfortable demonstrating the same with all levels within the organization.
- Professional. Ability to interface with high end clients and provide exceptional service.
- Strong problem-solving skills, and a positive, can-do attitude.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment – open communicator, receptive to feedback, and supportive of shared goals.Meticulous nature when it comes to attention to detail, with strong office and technical application skills.
- Demonstrable graphic design and type layout skills with a strong portfolio, understanding of conversion graphics is a plus
- Have a deep understanding of traditional and contemporary design standards (typography, UX/UI, color theory, and brand communication)
- Up-to-date with the latest Web trends, techniques and technologies
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for rapid prototyping.
- Comfortable working on all stages of a project (vision, planning, execution)
- Proficient in Figma (primary), Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator, with working knowledge of browser developer tools (e.g., Chrome/Firefox Inspect) and familiarity with managing web fonts (Adobe Fonts, Google Fonts).
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Associates or Bachelors Degree in Design or other Creative Field preferred, but we are open to non-degree candidates that demonstrate a high level of design ability and a strong portfolio.
Compensation
This is a contractor role, ideal for an international candidate.