Print & Publication Designer (W2 Only)

Performix•Rochester, MN

2d•Remote

About The Position

This is a remote position where the Designer - Brand is responsible for providing applied expertise in design thinking and systems and refined typography. The role requires the ability to execute consistently elevated design and be highly skilled in photo art direction. The Designer - Brand should be a strategic thinker and a capable doer, self-motivated, and adept at managing their own workload. They must be able to advance multiple projects simultaneously and deliver within designated timelines while maintaining high standards for execution, accuracy, and attention to detail. This role will be a hands-on, working creative contributing to many different portfolios and service lines, plus occasionally providing oversight to external agency partners. The individual must be able to present and share best practices and be comfortable working within established brand guidelines while continuing to find new and interesting ways to express the brand within those guidelines. Understanding and defending the importance of brand consistency is crucial.

Requirements

Must be self-motivated, and adept at managing their own workload.
Must be able to advance multiple projects simultaneously and deliver within the designated timelines, while maintaining high standards for execution, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Must have experience and be proficient with InDesign (including stylesheet templates, 4-color + finishes, etc.).
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
4 years of relevant experience in design, advertising, or a related industry.
Knowledge and Additional Considerations):
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
Design Thinking
Typography
Photo Art Direction
Adobe in design
Adobe Creative Suite
Brand Consistency
Portfolio Development
Book Design
Print Design

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Agency experience strongly preferred.
Audio Production
Digital Design
Video Production
Rich Media
Motion Design
Photography Art Direction
Emerging Media

Responsibilities

Providing applied expertise in design thinking and systems and refined typography.
Executing consistently elevated design.
Being highly skilled in photo art direction.
Managing own workload and advancing multiple projects simultaneously.
Delivering projects within designated timelines while maintaining high standards for execution, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Contributing to various portfolios and service lines.
Occasionally providing oversight to external agency partners.
Presenting and sharing best practices.
Working within established brand guidelines and finding new ways to express the brand.
Understanding and defending the importance of brand consistency.
Designing higher-end book covers.
Working with internal/external design and production teams to design and oversee book production from cover concept to page layout/template design.
Overseeing typesetting and proofing of various design stages.