Graphic Designer

Wall-to-Wall Studios•Pittsburgh, PA

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wall-to-Wall Studios is looking to grow the team in our Pittsburgh office, and we have an opening for a Graphic Designer. We're a creatively driven Branding Agency that wields the power of design to lift up brands, people’s daily experiences, and the places we live. W|W is a fast-paced collaborative environment focused on delivering innovative, effective work. Presently, W|W operates with a hybrid model, based on 2 in-office days and virtual/remote working opportunities for the other days of the week. In the Graphic Designer role, the individual can expect to create logos and robust identity systems, develop brand guidelines, design publications, print components, and environmental packages, create websites, UI, & digital design systems, and develop integrated marketing and advertising campaigns. The candidate will lead conceptual development, support production needs, and oversee multiple creative projects for clients, while simultaneously being a hands-on contributor within the agency. This is a position for those enthusiastic and curious about all things design and who are always looking for a better way to do things. It is anticipated that this individual will have opportunities to contribute to projects led by the W|W Honolulu office. About You You work well with others and appreciate the benefit of working with a multidisciplinary team to bring great things to life. You’re a clear, polished communicator and can clearly convey your ideas. You want to grow. You’re always learning something new. You look for opportunities and welcome feedback. You’re flexible. You can handle ambiguity. You can learn new things to deliver on a project. You deal well with changing scopes and project goals. You’re a problem solver. You relish in finding sustainable solutions to real-world problems that help businesses and organizations meet their goals. You’re invested in the outcome.

Requirements

2+ years of experience with an Advertising Agency/Design Studio/Branding Firm
An established portfolio that showcases integrated campaigns and your strategic creative thinking
Strong conceptual, problem-solving, and execution skills
Ability to understand and identify key strategic issues and develop creative solutions
Proven track record of utilizing best design principles and typography, coupled with strong conceptual design skills
Advanced knowledge of UI (user interface) and digital design best practices
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interpret creative direction to the team and clients
Comfortable leading client presentations
Must be organized and very detail-oriented
Works efficiently, proactively, accurately, and independently
Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products
Experience in managing and inspiring junior staff, fostering teamwork, and idea exchange
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, working well under pressure
Bachelor's Degree of Arts or Fine Arts preferred
Be familiar with our work before you apply
Love what you do, have a great attitude

Responsibilities

Create smart, compelling creative solutions across a wide array of integrated branding touchpoints, including print, digital/UI, interactive/multimedia, and motion graphics
Oversee projects from concept through launch across all media
Report to the Creative Director and assist the team in the execution of all aspects of our projects
Work closely with other team members, including other designers, developers, strategists & writers
Provide guidance and mentoring for other members of the creative team
Move comfortably among multiple projects, each with various audiences
Participation in collaborative ideation/brainstorming
Work within identified budgets, meet all deadlines
Attend/manage photo sessions, video production/editing, and other broadcast-related tasks
Work closely with outside agency collaborators and partners
Direct and supervise print-proofing and press-check approvals
Stay current on all industry trends