Full-Time Graphic Designer
Description:
Elements is an award-winning graphic and web design and marketing communications studio located in Branford, CT. We work hard, have fun and handle a daily mix of projects including: annual reports, identity, direct response, POP displays, advertising, promotions, brand strategy, packaging, public relations, exhibits, publications, and web design. We do this for international, national and regional clients, handling each with the same level of attention, passion and enthusiasm.
We are seeking another smart, professional, creative and talented designer to join our growing team. This is a full-time salaried position including some benefits.
Qualifications:
• Bring fresh ideas, a unique perspective and sense of humor
• Demonstrate an excellent eye for color, composition, type and detail
• 2 – 4 years design firm (or equivalent) experience
• A portfolio exhibiting a strong creative ability with a diversity of style appropriate to a range of projects, 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 solutions
• Work efficiently within a busy environment and meet deadlines
• Superior written, verbal and interpersonal skills a must
• Proficiency in all Macintosh design programs required
• 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
• Skillfully manage vendors, including but not limited to, printers, illustrators, web developers and photographers and knowledge of prepress processes
• Strong understanding of production for print, packaging and web
• Knowledgeable about HTML, CSS, jQuery and capable of basic coding for website updates, e-blasts as well as designing for others to code
To Apply:
Send a well-written cover letter explaining why you are perfect for the position, a flawless resume, salary requirements, at least three professional references and at least five portfolio samples or link to your URL of what you feel is your best work to studio@elementsdesign.com. We cannot receive attachments larger than 5M.
Please do not send resume or portfolio materials if your qualifications/experience level does not match what has been specified. No phone calls please.
