Lead, Visual Designer

AAA Mountain West Group • Walnut Creek, CA

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About The Position

The Visual Designer role is for someone with a strong design aesthetic, can work independently, understands and can execute brand guidelines and is a strong creative leader with a point-of-view. The Visual Designer will create designs for an array of external and internal marketing collateral as needed. This position is an individual contributor and works closely with cross-functional business partners and external agencies as needed.

Requirements

• Understanding of fundamental design principles for web and print that affect typography, composition, color, use of space and hierarchy of information.
• Conceptual and brainstorming skills are a must as you will be expected to carry out a concept from start to completion, on your own.
• Ability to deliver strong designs during rapid, iterative processes and multitask in a fast paced environment.
• Capable of clearly and effectively communicating ideas.
• Strong working knowledge of InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Word and PowerPoint required
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong strategic thinker, able to establish a look and feel, evaluate a creative approach, brainstorm, think and respond quickly while delivering original and innovative ideas
• A strong and diverse portfolio demonstrating digital expertise and brand storytelling
• A positive and clear communicator— able to articulate ideas and voice constructive opinions
• A great collaborator and able to work with people across multiple categories and functional areas
• Bachelor's degree required; Design or related preferred

Nice To Haves

• For digital design work Flash, action scripting, HTML, CSS experience is desirable

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the creative thought leadership for new campaign designs
• Collaborates with product marketing to ensure design solution meets product requirements and complements product marketing strategy across various marketing channels
• Prepares and presents creative concepts to the stakeholders for feedback, direction and approval.

Benefits

• Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position
• 401k Matching – $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off – Team Members accrue paid time off monthly. Depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.
• Collaborative Environment – AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members
• Free AAA Classic Membership
• AAA Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees