Designer

OLIVER Agency - North America•Philadelphia, PA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. You'll be the creative force behind integrated campaigns and brand experiences that capture attention and drive brand awareness & reach. Working at the intersection of brand strategy, user experience, and visual communication, you'll translate complex briefs into compelling creative concepts that resonate with target audiences. We're looking for someone who can balance creative ambition with commercial awareness, finding design solutions that are both visually striking and strategically sound. Success means consistently delivering work that exceeds creative expectations while meeting business objectives and timelines.

Requirements

A strong portfolio demonstrating creative excellence across multiple channels, with proven ability to develop concepts from strategy through execution
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and MS Office (Word, PPT) as well as modern design tools like Figma, Sketch, or similar platforms.
Experience with simple to complex financial services charts and infographics is a must.
Solid understanding of digital design principles including responsive design, user experience, and platform-specific requirements
Experience designing for diverse channels including social media, web, email, print, and out-of-home advertising
Strong conceptual thinking with ability to translate complex briefs into clear, compelling creative solutions
Proven collaboration skills working with cross-functional teams including strategy, copy, account management, and development
Understanding of brand development and visual identity systems, with experience creating and maintaining design consistency
Knowledge of print production, digital asset optimization, and file preparation for various output requirements
Excellent presentation skills with ability to articulate creative rationale to diverse stakeholders
Commercial awareness and ability to balance creative ambition with practical constraints including budget and timeline

Nice To Haves

Financial sector experience preferred: Understanding of financial services branding, regulatory considerations, and industry visual language is valued.
Advanced proficiency with AI design tools (Midjourney, DALL-E, Adobe Firefly, Figma AI) to enhance ideation, iteration, and asset creation
Agentic approach to creative challenges: systematically exploring multiple design directions, identifying optimal creative solutions, and executing with clear creative reasoning
Experience integrating AI workflows to improve creative quality, iteration speed, and concept exploration
Ability to train team members on effective AI tool usage while maintaining creative standards and originality
Strong understanding of AI capabilities and limitations in creative contexts, with emphasis on human creativity and strategic thinking

Responsibilities

Create standout visual concepts and campaigns across digital, print, and experiential channels that drive brand awareness and engagement
Develop comprehensive design systems and brand guidelines that ensure consistency across all customer touchpoints
Collaborate with copywriters, strategists, and account teams to translate strategic insights into compelling creative executions
Design user-centered digital experiences including websites, apps, and social platforms that optimize engagement and conversion
Present creative concepts confidently to internal teams and partners, articulating design decisions and strategic rationale
Manage multiple concurrent projects from initial concept through final delivery, ensuring quality and timeline adherence
Iterate and refine creative work based on feedback, performance data, and evolving client needs
Mentor junior designers and foster collaborative creative culture within the team
Stay current with design trends, platform updates, and emerging technologies to inform creative approaches
Deliver work that achieves measurable results including improved brand perception, increased engagement, and enhanced user experience