About the position
The job overview for this position is that Barkley is seeking a Designer who understands the importance of design and its impact on everything they create. The Designer will be responsible for developing cohesive design solutions that are both culturally relevant and aligned with Barkley's brand. They should have a high standard of execution and be skilled in various design mediums to create distinctive and memorable work. The Designer will collaborate with writers and other disciplines to build compelling brand narratives and welcome opportunities for collaboration.
Responsibilities
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- 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.