Graphic Designer, Creative Services
CAA
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 3/13/2020 9:04:00 AM PST
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Job Description
The leading entertainment and sports agency, which represents many of the most successful professionals working in film, television, music, theatre, video games, sports, and digital content, seeks a temp to perm Graphic Designer for our in-house Creative Services department.
In this role, the graphic designer will work closely with the Lead Designer to research, conceptualize, design, and produce fresh and innovative creative on a wide range of design projects including corporate announcements and messaging, movie screening collateral, party and event invitations, trade ads, CAA branded materials, and targeted pitch decks and presentations. The Graphic Designer is also a key part of the team who will design, produce and run monthly Agency staff meetings, yearly Retreats and special events. They will also work on special projects for the Agency and our clients.
Requirements and Experience Desired
• Bachelor Degree in graphic arts, fine arts, visual arts, visual communications or a related field
• Portfolio of modern and forward-thinking design work showcasing impressive, original work, exceptional taste, and natural talent and originality.
• 3-5 years of professional experience working in creative environments such as Design Firms, Advertising Agencies, Digital Agencies, In-House Creative Departments, and/or as a Freelance Designer
• Outstanding Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign skills and an understanding of new technologies and ways to harness them for our work
• Advanced Keynote skills, ability to swiftly and skillfully design high-end branded sales pitch decks and restyle existing decks, experience running live presentations a plus
• Understanding of front-end web and mobile U.I. design, of user interface principles, and working knowledge of self-publishing platforms (Wordpress, Squarespace, Wix, Mailchimp, Stripo, Splash) Coding HTML emails a plus
• Understanding of effective brand management. Ability to build and maintain branded materials that represent a company or event through the accurate implementation of logos, typefaces, color palettes, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining a positive, hard-working ''Can-do'' attitude, and the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
• Have a keen eye for modern design trends and technologies with an emphasis on strong typography, layout, and composition skills
• A creative problem solver with strict attention to detail, outstanding file-organization and archiving skills
• Hardworking with an understanding and appreciation for client services, and a strong sense of pride in your work
• Understand the importance of brainstorming and collaborating with the team, while staying accountable for your own tasks and embracing any opportunity to learn and grow
Approximate breakdown of time spent:
5% - Meetings/calls/emails with design clients, and/or department leaders to go over project briefs and details
10% - Updating pre-existing design templates to build new designs, and revising as needed
60% - Research, conceptualization, and crafting graphic expression of original design concepts and ideas
15% - Showing, revising, and finishing original design concepts that satisfy department leaders and design clients
5% - Research and immersion in latest design and technology trends to improve skills
5% - Maintenance of project files and archive