FOVNDRY seeks a Senior Graphic Designer or Associate Art Director to join our North Bethesda, MD team. This is a hybrid in-person/remote position. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver and agency veteran with proven experience building brands and developing marketing collateral across print and digital channels. A strong technical design foundation, commitment to design and file integrity, and ability to deliver in a deadline-driven environment are a must.
Responsibilities
- In coordination with the Chief Creative Officer and Creative Director, develop brands from the ground up, including strategy, logo design, visual toolkits, and style guides; primary industries include commercial and residential real estate and professional services
- Contribute to the evolution and rollout of assigned brands, working with existing toolkits, style guides, and reference materials to develop collateral that is on brand
- Collaborate with account leads and creative team members to concept, design, and deliver assets across a multitude of integrated print and digital marketing channels, including: print brochures and direct mailers, point-of-purchase assets, event material, websites and landing pages, emails, presentations and pitch decks, social and editorial assets, infographics, and more
- Mentor and empower teammates, elevating work developed by team members by providing concept and technical guidance and fostering a collaborative creative environment
- Present work and effectively interpret and incorporate client and creative feedback while maintaining personal design integrity
- Work within agency project management and file review systems to manage personal workflow, schedule, and deadlines
- Stay on top of industry trends and continually seek training and education in new skills and tools related to your work
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience at a creative/branding agency
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related visual communications field
- Ability and willingness to commute to our N. Bethesda location 3 days per week (note: this is not a freelance or full-time remote position)
- A strong, dynamic portfolio showcasing branding and collateral design work across both print and digital mediums
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Keynote; After Effects and Figma (or comparable) a plus
- Keen attention to detail (proofing work) and file structure/organization (naming layers, linking assets, etc.)
- Thorough understanding of print specifications and ability to prep files for print
- Highly collaborative, organized, and a self-starter
- Proven ability to prioritize, accountable in meeting deadlines, and a willingness to take ownership
- Committed to upholding our business ethics and reputation
Benefits
- Health, short-term disability, and life insurance
- Professional and personal development program
- PTO program, including federal holidays
- SIMPLE IRA with match
- Summer Fridays
- Team-building events
- And more
Please send resume and portfolio of applicable work to: [email protected].
FOVNDRY (formerly Van Eperen)
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