Senior Graphic Designer
Company: Arena Stage
Location: Washington
Posted on: September 19, 2024
Job Description:
Job Summary:
The Senior Graphic Designer is a creative leader who will play a
crucial role in driving our brand's visual direction and evolution.
This role will lead a team of graphic designers and collaborate
with freelance partners to develop compelling visual content that
aligns with our brand strategy. The ideal candidate is a
forward-thinking creative with a strong background in leading
design teams, mentoring emerging talent, and working with brands
undergoing transitions. This position is a critical partner to the
Director of Marketing and Communications and will be responsible
for crafting visually captivating narratives through mood boards,
storyboards, and other design assets to be presented to executive
leadership ahead of key photo and video shoots.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of graphic designers, including
mentoring Multimedia Fellows and supporting the professional growth
of junior designers.
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Marketing and
Communications to develop and execute visually compelling brand
campaigns that align with our strategic goals.
- Oversee the creation of mood boards, storyboards, and other
pre-production visual assets for photo and video shoots to ensure
alignment with brand strategy and executive vision.
- Guide the design process from concept through completion,
ensuring high-quality, innovative, and on-brand creative
output.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including
marketing, communications, and content creation, to produce
cohesive visual narratives across multiple channels.
- Maintain brand consistency across all design projects and
ensure alignment with brand guidelines and messaging.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for freelance designers
and external creative partners, providing direction, feedback, and
oversight on all outsourced projects.
- Keep up-to-date with design trends, tools, and technologies to
continuously innovate and elevate our brand's visual
presence.
- Act as a mentor and leader, fostering a culture of creativity,
collaboration, and continuous improvement within the design
team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related
field.
- 5+ years of experience in graphic design, with a minimum of 2
years in a senior or lead designer role.
- Proven experience leading a team of designers and mentoring
emerging talent.
- Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in visual storytelling,
mood boards, storyboards, and brand development.
- Demonstrated experience working with brands in transition and a
passion for creating innovative, out-of-the-box visual
content.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience
presenting creative concepts to executive leadership.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator,
InDesign, After Effects) and other design tools.
- Nice to have: Experience in animation, motion graphics, or
other design areas that enhance our brand's multimedia
presence.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the
ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
Working Conditions:
- Typical office environment with occasional travel for events
and other engagements.
- Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours as
needed.
- Four to five days per week in the office, with the opportunity
of hybrid as needed.
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Keywords: Arena Stage, Alexandria , Senior Graphic Designer, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , Washington, Virginia
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