[Remote] Designer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Penta Group is a global company providing data-driven intelligence and strategic solutions to help clients navigate complex stakeholder environments. The Designer will develop creative assets across digital, visual, print, and out-of-home formats, while collaborating with the Brand Strategy team to execute client projects and bring campaign concepts to life.

Responsibilities

• Design creative assets to be used for digital (displays, websites, social media), visual story boards, print, and OOH client needs
• Push the boundaries of imagery, typography, color, pattern and texture to build compelling creative solutions
• Exhibit an impeccable design sense and a discerning eye
• Understand the specific business case and agreed-upon strategy for every project, with an appreciation for the client’s business and industry
• Maintain an active awareness of visual trends, technological advances and cultural nuances within the design landscape
• Look for opportunities to disrupt the visual landscape in service of great ideas
• Have the ability to think beyond static executions to address deliverables like motion design and interactive design
• Work productively and harmoniously as a teammate with those who share responsibility on day-to-day assignments
• Have a strong ability to prioritize work and manage their own time based on short and long-term needs
• Own the material application of design ideas across multiple executions (versioning)
• Under the direction of the CD, sees work through completion – including, versioning, quality assurance and proofing before final production

Skills

• A successful candidate has 1-3 years of experience in designing at a creative agency or at an advertising/marketing agency
• The candidate must have strong design and time management skills and the ability to interpret client needs
• Preferably a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience design for a variety of applications at a creative agency, marking/advertising agency, or in a related field
• Good judgment and imagination to be able to make recommendations for the visual elements of design systems, advertising campaigns, and presentations
• Strong familiarity with essential design software like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
• The ability to utilize AI and emerging technologies, where appropriate, to enhance efficiency, quality, and impact, while staying current on evolving capabilities and incorporating relevant innovations into day-to-day work
• Proficiency with workplace productivity tools including Slack, Google Slides, PowerPoint and Asana
• A demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple, competing assignments
• A demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team
• The ability to take initiative; motivated and self-starting
• Solid presentation skills and strong attention to detail
• A willingness to learn new skills and participate in new projects
• Be extremely detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Experience with motion graphics or animation is a plus
• Experience with HTML 5 is a plus

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage: Excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance through Cigna and UNUM, with the company covering the majority of individual employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums
• Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) plan with a generous employer match, contributing 100% on the first 3% of salary deferred and 50% on the next 2%, helping employees maximize their retirement savings
• Income Protection: Employer-paid short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and life insurance
• Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Flexible Paid Time Off: Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and a generous holiday schedule
• A monthly cell phone stipend
• Optional employee-paid pet insurance coverage through Nationwide
• Frequent firm-wide social events and team-building activities
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), including confidential counseling and resources for personal and work-related issues
• Health & Wellness Initiatives, including a gym membership program (One Pass Select), mental health resources, and access to virtual health consultations
• This position is for US-based personnel and is fully remote

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