To apply, please submit your Resume & Portfolio via our website (applications without a portfolio will not be considered): carbonategroup.com/open-positions
While this is a remote position, candidates must be based in Ohio, Washington, New York, California or Georgia to be considered. Our Ohio team also has a shared office space in Cincinnati that is available to work from if desired. Candidates outside of these states will not be considered.
Carbonate is a national creative agency that specializes in food, beverage, restaurants, hotels & hospitality tech. We work with a range of clients to build, reinvigorate, or grow existing brands with a focus on crafting thoughtful and impactful solutions. Our industry expertise allows us to bring a high level of strategy to every project—whether it’s naming a new concept, crafting an inspiring brand identity or developing a website that exceeds ordinary expectations. Carbonate is a fully remote company, with team members based in California, Washington, New York, Ohio & Georgia.
Carbonate is looking for an exceptional Senior Designer or Art Director with expert-level technical abilities and a top-notch portfolio that shows an ability to produce compelling concepts and a demonstrated ability to think creatively, critically and strategically about design solutions across multiple brand experiences. The position works collaboratively with teams and requires sharp communication and leadership skills. This position specifically focuses on understanding project goals, aligning creative insights and strategy with purposeful design, and driving account management. This role reports to the Director of Creative Services.
As a Senior Designer/Art Director at Carbonate, you’ll use your agency or design team experience to work across multiple projects, crafting brand systems and building compelling design solutions. You’ll possess quick, clear thinking, and be able to solve creative problems with a clear understanding of the strategy and goals behind every project. You’ll work collaboratively with team members to lead and develop creative concepts, and possess the ability to clearly articulate your thought process and design decisions.
Requirements:
- At least 6+ year of professional experience, preferably in an agency setting and experience managing client accounts
- Ability to ensure every project achieves defined strategic business goals, and is able to clearly and confidently articulate thinking to clients
- Can drive the workflow, process, and communications with multiple clients in an efficient and timely manner
- Is accountable for the health and growth of client relationships
- Communicates easily with clients to anticipate needs and build meaningful relationships
- Has strong presentation skills and experience leading creative presentations to stakeholders
- Is highly organized, detail-oriented and solutions oriented, and takes a proactive approach to raising concerns before there is a potential issue
- Responsible for bringing unique solutions to the table, executing creative designs across multiple mediums (both print and digital)
- Experience as a systems-thinker and the proven ability to build thoughtful visual identity systems beginning to end
- Ability to interpret and contribute to high-level brand strategy and make persuasive strategic arguments a part of all design work
- Able to handle multiple design projects simultaneously, keep track of deadlines and handle a fast-paced work environment
- Understands print methods and materials and has the ability to lead print production projects from idea to execution
- Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud platforms and Figma and are skilled in typography, layout, hierarchy aEnsure all files are organized and succinct, appropriate for client turnover and subsequent use
- Possesses a basic understanding of how the web development process works and has worked directly with developers to bring a website to life
- Displays a strong sense of professionalism, ownership and accountability
- Is curious, learns new technologies and stays abreast of developments in the design industry
- This is a work-from-home role, with approximately 20% travel
- Must be based in California, Washington, New York, Ohio or Georgia
Benefits at Carbonate:
- Health, vision and dental insurance
- 401K with company match (up to 4%)
- A minimum of 12 days PTO per year
- 12 paid holidays per year
- $500 annual educational stipend
- Company-paid short-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- New business incentive
- Annual discretionary bonus
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