Designer

Joseph David Advertising LLC•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Designers at JDA are craftspeople equally at home creating brand identities, designing websites, and executing integrated ad campaigns; and genuinely enthusiastic about the work at every stage. This is a role for someone who owns design execution from concept through delivery, is fluent in brand systems, and pays close attention to the details that make messages impactful and memorable. Someone who nerds out over every brand touchpoint, makes intentional decisions, and can articulate why. This Designer will work closely with writers, the account team, and creative leadership to produce work that is both strategically sound and beautifully made. Mentoring junior designers is an integral part of the role. The right candidate thrives in a fast-paced, multi-client environment, manages competing priorities without losing focus on craft, and brings the kind of low-ego, high-standards approach that makes collaborative creative work actually work.

Requirements

Brand Identity Systems – Deep skill designing flexible, scalable identity systems and the visual language that brings a brand to life
Strategy-Led Design – Transforms strategy and brand direction into compelling design, contributing to brand strategy platforms and verbal branding with intentional, strategy-driven decisions
Web Design Expertise – Strong web and digital-first design ability across responsive layouts, UI, and interaction, with an eye for usability
Campaign Craft – Concepts and executes ad campaigns that carry a single idea across multiple channels and formats
Conceptual & Storytelling Craft – Brings original thinking and a clear point of view, translating insight into visuals that resonate with the intended audience
Design Fundamentals – Mastery of typography, layout, composition, color, and hierarchy across both screen and print
Brand Stewardship – Careful guardian of brand integrity and standards, obsessing over consistency across every brand touchpoint
Production Excellence – Detail-oriented in file preparation, handoff, and production across web, print, and development
Collaborative Spirit – Works seamlessly with strategists, copywriters, developers, and fellow designers to produce integrated work, absent of ego
Persuasive Presentation – Presents and defends design and brand rationale in an informed, persuasive, and engaging manner, internally and externally
Mentorship – Generous in sharing knowledge and feedback to help junior designers grow
Adaptability – Thrives in an independent, fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects and clients with composure
Ownership Mindset – Takes responsibility for the quality of the work and follows through on commitments
2-5 years of professional design experience in an agency, brand, or in-house creative environment
Bachelor’s degree in a related field: graphic design, visual communication, fine art, advertising, etc.
A strong portfolio demonstrating brand identity systems, web design, and integrated campaign work
Demonstrable high-level skill within the Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
Working knowledge of UX/UI, interface design, and responsive web design
Familiarity with designing for web development handoff and modern content management systems

Responsibilities

Transform strategy into design, developing compelling and strategic design recommendations across brand identity, robust design systems, brand standards, brand collateral, and communication extensions (such as printed collateral, packaging, digital, storyboarding, and more)
Guide and build brand initiatives and creative from inception through final, production-ready deliverables that are brand-relevant, inspired, and deliver excellence on all levels for clients
Lead web design work from wireframes through high-fidelity, responsive interfaces in close partnership with the Web and Digital teams
Concept and execute integrated ad campaigns across digital, social, print, and emerging media
Partner closely with fellow team members, including strategists, copywriters, designers, and other agency roles, to develop the strongest possible on-brand, on-strategy solutions
Guide creative brainstorms while adding substantial brand design solutions to the mix, and assist in project reviews and design quality control
Contribute to the key principles and development of brand strategy platforms and verbal branding
Assist in presenting and defending brand strategy and design deliverables in an informed, persuasive, and engaging manner, both internally and externally
Maintain craft, consistency, and brand alignment across every deliverable while managing multiple projects and deadlines
Mentor and provide constructive feedback to junior designers to elevate team output
Stay current on design trends, tools, and best practices to continuously sharpen the craft
Uphold our core values at JDA – Interpreter of Dreams, Trusted Advisors, Courageously Creative, and Ready to Fight