Overview
Under the supervision and purview of an Associate Creative Director, the Graphic Designer works with clients and the West Edge team to execute high-quality design experiences across brand, digital, print, social and web.
We’re looking for a self-starter with exceptional attention to detail, a passion for continuous learning, and the ability to contribute positively to West Edge’s collaborative, fast-paced culture.
Key Responsibilities
Think creatively to develop original, action-inducing concepts and visual solutions
Work on a wide range of projects—often several at one time—including:
Brand identities and logos
Campaigns, brand collateral, stationery, publications, packaging, and corporate identity systems
Digital and social media assets
Motion graphics and visual assets for video
Collaborate closely with:
Creative/Production Director on design direction
Web & Technology Director on website and UX/UI decisions
Account Managers and Project Managers to ensure quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery
Adapt quickly in a fast-paced, fluid, and dynamic agency environment
Work collaboratively with printers, copywriters, photographers, videographers, developers, and other creatives
Assist with design production work and other duties as assigned
Represent West Edge’s quality standards and contribute to the agency’s creative “team ego”
Qualifications
Experience
Required
Minimum 2+ years of professional experience in graphic design
A portfolio that shows strong conceptual and technical design skills applied across a range of deliverables
High-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud
High-level proficiency in Google Suite
Proven ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, quality and meeting deadlines
Confidence presenting, explaining, and defending creative solutions to internal teams and clients
Preferred
Experience working in an agency environment
Experience designing websites and design systems in Figma
Experience designing and building websites using WordPress
Experience creating motion graphics in After Effects
Experience with custom illustration
Experience creating platform-specific content for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok
Professional Skills
Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
Flexible, collaborative approach to teamwork
Ability to support internal teams with design or technical needs as required
Openness to feedback and willingness to iterate and improve designs
Education
Preferred degree (or equivalent professional experience) in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, UX/UI Design, or a related field