Job Description:
Elements is seeking another smart, professional, creative and talented designer to join our growing team. This is a full-time salaried position including some benefits – and it is available immediately. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience working in a design firm.
This is a great opportunity to collaborate with an award-winning design team and to work on a wide variety of highly creative projects – therefore, the right candidate will be comfortable working in varied industries and mediums. On a given day, the senior graphic designer will handle projects ranging from print ads and business cards to large-scale branding initiatives and websites.
Design Skills
- Demonstrate an excellent eye for color, composition, type and detail
- 3-5 years design firm experience
- A portfolio demonstrating a strong creative ability with a diversity of style appropriate to a mix of projects
- Proficiency in all Macintosh design programs required
- Knowledgeable about HTML, CSS, jQuery and capable of basic coding for website updates, e-blasts as well as designing for others to code
Production Skills
- Skillfully manage vendors, including but not limited to, printers, illustrators, web developers and photographers and solid knowledge of pre-press processes
- Strong understanding of production for print, packaging, web, design and branding
Organizational & Work Skills
- Bring fresh ideas, a unique perspective and sense of humor
- Unique solutions and flawless execution
- A demonstrated ability to understand clients’ business strategies and challenges and be able to translate those needs into compelling visual and communications solutions
- Work efficiently within a busy environment, meet deadlines and self-manage when necessary
- Superior written, verbal and interpersonal skills a must
- Be able to present personal work and the work of others in a well-articulated, professional manner
- Equally comfortable working independently or as part of a group
To apply, please provide your resume, a link to an online portfolio and a cover note describing why you are perfect for the position to studio@elementsdesign.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
About Elements
Elements is a creative communications agency located in Branford, CT. As an award-winning graphic / web design and marketing communications studio, we work hard, have fun and handle a daily mix of projects including: print, packaging, interactive, branding, strategy and positioning. We partner with international, national and regional clients, handling each with the same level of attention, passion and enthusiasm.
