Senior Graphic Designer / Associate Art Director

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)