Designer

The Designer at Barkley is responsible for developing cohesive design solutions that are both culturally relevant and aligned with the brand. They exhibit a discerning eye and push the boundaries of design elements to create compelling and distinctive work. The Designer collaborates with writers and other disciplines to build brand narratives and welcomes opportunities to disrupt the visual landscape. They have a strong ability to prioritize work and manage their own time effectively.

• Exhibits an impeccable design sense and a discerning eye
• Pushes the boundaries of imagery, typography, color, pattern, and texture to build compelling design systems of character
• Understands the specific business case and agreed-upon strategy for every project, with an appreciation for the client's business and industry
• Maintains an active awareness of visual trends, technological advances, and cultural nuances within the design field
• Looks for opportunities to disrupt the visual landscape in service of great ideas
• Has the ability to think beyond static executions to address motion design, interaction design, and experience design
• Works productively and harmoniously as a teammate with those who share responsibility on day-to-day assignments
• Has a strong ability to prioritize work and manage his/her own time based on

• Impeccable design sense and discerning eye
• Ability to push boundaries of imagery, typography, color, pattern, and texture
• Understanding of specific business case and agreed-upon strategy for each project
• Awareness of visual trends, technological advances, and cultural nuances in design field
• Ability to disrupt visual landscape in service of great ideas
• Proficiency in motion design, interaction design, and experience design
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively

• Maintains an active awareness of visual trends, technological advances, and cultural nuances within the design field
• Looks for opportunities to disrupt the visual landscape in service of great ideas
• Has the ability to think beyond static executions to address motion design, interaction design, and experience design
• Works productively and harmoniously as a teammate with those who share responsibility on day-to-day assignments
• Has a strong ability to prioritize work and manage his/her own time based on short and long-term needs
• Owns the material application of design ideas across multiple executions (versioning)
• Under the direction of the DD/ADD, sees work through completion -- including quality assurance and proofing before final production
• One or more years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A portfolio / body of work is required for consideration
• Barkley’s Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
• Barkley is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging as part of our corporate strategic goals, supported by a formal DEI+B program, Employee Resource Groups, Director of Diversity leadership and agency commitment to The Brand Lab.