Creative & Web Designer

Creative & Web Designer

We're The Big Marlin Group - a Marketing Solutions Company based in Gilbert, Arizona specializing in finding solutions for local and national companies. Our work spans across many marketing fronts including web, digital and print, making us a complete solution for our clients. We build brands that people trust, focusing on messaging, usability, layout and a strong call to action. We work with our clients to ensure that all advertising & communications work together as a cohesive brand and strategically target their audience. Our customer base includes small, medium and large companies spanning a variety of industries all over the U.S.

We’re growing and looking for a versatile Creative & Web Designer to join our team in producing innovative design solutions for customers for digital, web and print. This candidate should have a passion for design, a positive attitude and an ability to collaborate with various teams to brainstorm and present ideas and strategies. We need someone who can take ownership of a project and see it through to completion.

The ideal candidate has experience creating designs & marketing campaigns for both digital, web and print as well as experience working in an agency environment or similar environment. The candidate must provide a high-quality portfolio.

This position could be part-time or full-time and based in Gilbert, AZ and you must work from the office during regular business hours.

If you like a team oriented, crazy fun environment then continue reading below.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply professional graphic design principles to the creation of print, sales and marketing materials, websites, mobile interface design and other graphic products in all mediums.
• Produce impressive design solutions that maintain and enhance our customers' identity and clearly communicate brand objectives.
• Create innovative templates that align with customer brand standards and style guides.
• Strategically employ typography, imagery and graphic elements that will resonate with end users and drive results.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions as needed with design, account services, web and sales teams to generate creative and original ideas.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Stay up to date on industry evolution in print, web and mobile environments.

BASIC SKILLS

· Ability/willingness come in early or stay late, as the need arises.

· A flexible attitude with the ability to work hard and have fun at the same time.

· Ability to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities.

· Strong proficiency in all industry-leading software, including

· Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) along with proficiency in HTML layout.

· Exceptional attention to detail.

· Very organized, self-motivated and deadline-oriented attitude.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Communication:

· Able to listen well, process feedback, and explain design elements

· Able to effectively communicate with clients and other members of the design team to ensure they are on track with deadlines and other goals.

Ability to Take Criticism:

· Ability to hear all criticism with an open mind and willing to change designs based on the needs or wants of a client or opinions of members of the design team.

· Along with being able to absorb feedback, the willingness to “push back” by effectively explaining why you believe something “works” and providing examples where necessary.

Resourceful and creative thinking:

· Understand how strategy plays a part in marketing and advertising and is able to develop strategic ideas and work within the scope of a client’s strategic plan to execute top notch designs.

· Understand how different audiences respond to different images and can integrate this understanding into their designs.

Passion and Drive:

· Constantly looks for inspiration in order to implement new things and improve their work.

· Explore new tricks in the industry and keep up with the latest trends in graphic design.

· Seeks opportunities to present new ideas to account team that would support retention and growth for our clients.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s degree or similar in Graphic Design, Art or other design related field.

· Two to five years design in digital/web and print layout experience or educational experience.

· Provide us with a High-Quality Portfolio.

· Ability to work in Mac and PC environments.

· Ability to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities.

· Passion for design, desire for learning and drive for continuous growth.

· Resourceful and creative thinking.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to build and maintain strong and effective customer and internal relationships.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

· Employee Paid healthcare, dental and vision benefits

· Paid Time Off

· 401k Plan Options

· Company Profit Sharing

TO APPLY

· Include your resume and a cover letter telling us why you’d like to be part of the Big Marlin team and why we should hire you.

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