Graphic Designer

MKG Productions, LLC•Los Angeles, CA

23d•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

MKG is looking for a talented and versatile Graphic Designer who demonstrates excitement for working across a variety of execution types as well as a persistent curiosity of new mediums and methods to try. As a creative agency specializing in brand action, each project we take on is totally different from the next. With that, graphic scopes encompass a wide range of 2D needs, both physical and digital.

Requirements

Given the nature of experiential work, this role may require occasional travel and flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, as business needs arise
2–5 years of experience in graphic design (ideally print and digital), preferably with time spent in experiential or environmental graphic design.
A degree in Graphic Design, Communications Design, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Passion for design and curiosity to stay current with industry / culture / design trends and emerging tools.
Experience developing and maintaining brand identities and guidelines.
Strong eye for typography, layout, and visual storytelling.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.
The ability to present and articulate ideas clearly and effectively, both to internal and external teams
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Confidence to speak up and show up authentically, sharing ideas and your own perspective.
Experience with print production processes.
Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Proficiency in presentation tools (Google Slides and/or PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Illustration skills are a big plus, but not required.
Basic working knowledge of motion graphics or animation tools (After Effects or similar) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate and communicate closely with creative, production, and account teams to bring ideas from concept to execution.
Concept, design, and execute visual identity systems and graphic directions for campaigns and experiential activations.
Design both large and small format printed graphics for live experiences such as large brand moments, step and repeats, signage and wayfinding, menus, branded collateral, swag, vehicle wraps, OOH campaigns, etc
Design digital assets that support campaigns and live experiences such as microsites, interactive interfaces, social assets, storyboards for motion graphics and content supers, etc.
Design effective proposal decks and presentation materials to help sell ideas and bring concepts to life.
Successfully generate supporting visuals and mockups using AI and/or other efficient and effective tools.
Support internal marketing initiatives with creative assets that showcase the agency’s work and culture.
Partner with print vendors and to ensure designs are within graphics budget, prepared correctly for print and produced at the quality required.
Be present on-site for activations to oversee and direct graphic installers and support with other installation efforts as needed.
Manage multiple projects at once while maintaining a high level of quality, consistency, attention to detail, organization and positive team vibes.