Senior Designer

Kay James Design

THE ORGANIZATION:

Kay James Design, LLC is a leading design firm specializing in packaging design, branding, product aesthetics and surface design for consumer brands. This is an exciting opportunity for you to make a big difference at an award-winning, collaborative, feels-just-right studio. We offer competitive salary, attractive company benefits, and a collaborative, team-like environment.

http://www.kayjamesdesign.com


Position Details

Senior Designer
Job
Full-time
3/5/2021
Northeast Wisconsin
Appleton, WI

To be the ideal candidate, you are a design leader with a strong point of view. You’re armed with a portfolio of design work that displays expertise in packaging, surface design, print pattern and interest in fashion. You prefer to work in collaboration and practice design thinking. You are independent, flexible and enjoy variety. First-hand knowledge of the design and production processes is key. You will be tested with fierce deadlines and demanding clients.

Most importantly, you are an excellent visual and verbal communicator capable of articulating and coordinating critical project details to a wide range of recipients. You are independent, highly organized, energetic and possess a positive attitude.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

To be the ideal candidate, you are a design leader who excels at managing multiple projects, problem solving, enjoys collaboration with others and enjoys presenting compelling ideas to clients. You’re armed with a portfolio of design work that demonstrates consumer centric design thinking in packaging, branding and product aesthetics. You are independent, flexible and kind. First-hand knowledge of consumer goods branding, packaging, product aesthetics and consumer purchase intent is key. You will be tested with fierce deadlines and demanding clients. Colleagues describe you as an excellent visual and verbal communicator capable of articulating and coordinating critical project details and storytelling to a wide range of recipients. You are independent, highly organized and energetic with a can-do attitude.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

Lead, hands-on designer from concept to completion

  • Interpret and act on direction from art director and creative director
  • Manage and accountable for own design time and others time to meet deadlines
  • Create design solutions including project summaries, documents for client presentations
  • Present designs and articulate design rationale based on objectives and design thinking process

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Design software expertise - Adobe CC - Illustrator, In-Design and Photoshop
  • Strong design skills and collaborative personality
  • Ability to work efficiently and deliver great design under pressure
  • Effective client facing presentation in groups and/or individually
  • Efficient project management, including managing others, budgets and timelines
  • Advanced skills in Google Applications

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • The Senior Designer will have a BFA/BA/BS in Graphic Design
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience working in an agency

 

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • Annual Bonus/Profit Sharing
  • Group Health Insurance
  • Group Dental/Vision
  • Access to Employer Discounts


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