If you feel you are a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Candour is seeking a creative designer to join our boutique design firm’s award-winning team.
Titles and egos don’t interest us. We just want you to be honest, humble, hard working, easy to work with and excellent at your craft. So, this job is open to anyone who labels them self a graphic designer, junior designer, senior designer, art director or creative director.
Our schedule is flexible. This position is open to candidates seeking freelance, part-time or full-time employment. Must be willing to work a majority of time on-site at our studio in Zeeland, with the ability to work on flex schedule or from home as-needed.
An understanding of print design is a must, and knowledge of branding, web design (not programming), and social media is a plus. From concept to completion, you will focus on branding, print design, as well as web and interactive work, creating engaging and highly-resolved communication solutions that increase our client’s market visibility and return on their investment. Our clients vary from small-to-large businesses representing a variety of industries all over the country. Working with a small, intimate team, this position provides an opportunity to experience a wide variety of work and will result in projects that will enhance a creative portfolio.
SCOPE OF WORK
Work closely with creative director to conceptualize, strategize and produce highly creative design solutions for deliverables in print, web and environment
Manage multiple projects with varying deadlines
Develop design/communication solutions that are on-strategy and reflect brand guidelines
Develop new design concepts, while assisting with production/ maintenance of existing projects
Manage and track time effectively and accurately
Ensure quality by committing to internal processes and standards
Stay current with the latest emerging design, marketing, advertising, and branding trends, as well as technologies to improve upon skills and techniques
Continually seek opportunities to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships
SKILLS
Print design experience a must
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) a must
Microsoft Word and Excel a must
Branding, web design, and social media experience preferred, but not required
WordPress, HTML, email marketing experience preferred, but not required
ABILITIES
Designs within a wide variety of styles that correspond with client needs
Designs with consideration of requirements, usability, client feedback and analytics in mind
Big picture thinker that pays close attention to small details
Juggles numerous projects/priorities at one time
Offers internal solutions for streamlining processes, communications and client satisfaction
Works independently, but also as part of a team
CHARACTER
Creative thinker and problem-solver
Honest, humble, trustworthy, loyal and dependable
Extreme level of organization
Flexible with ability to re-prioritize as needed
Approachable and eager to serve internal team and client needs
Positive outlook on work and life. Please note: we are a drama-free, gossip-free work environment
High degree of initiative and ability to be proactive
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle issues with respect, integrity and sensitivity
Responds well to critique and accepts guidance and constructive criticism
Excellent listener and life-learner who always asks questions and seeks to understand
Prioritizes values and moral/ethical conduct
Values work/life balance