Production Designer, Contract

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Production Designer is an integral part of the DEPT® team and helps to provide support to various clients and projects. You work with a large team and are ready to contribute by doing whatever it takes to meet and even exceed the client's needs. This includes bringing a deep passion for organization and streamlining the production and delivery workflow of interactive projects. You possess a strong design taste level, but your true talent lies in your technical ability to take a design system and implement it across touchpoints. You are design-focused, detail-oriented, excellent at collaborating and multitasking, and eager to be part of a team that makes things come to life. 

This special someone will regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment and will understand the importance of proper naming, layering, and folder conventions. You also meticulously check your work to ensure guidelines are followed, proper assets are leveraged, and things are delivered as they should be. You are able to work fast without sacrificing quality.  You will be dealing with multiple personality types, and need to be able to adapt based on the person you are working, and communicating with. 

In your role, you will report to the Production Design Manager, who will drive the strategy and direction for the creative and design team. You will support the strategic goals of the company by focusing on the success of these activities and assisting with meeting the short and long-term objectives of the organization.

• Collaborate with a large team to meet and exceed the design needs for various company accounts.
• Assist in the design and production of large-scale digital projects including websites, banners, branding, content and more.
• Design and layout production assets for interactive and responsive design using existing design systems.
• Prepare and deliver image assets for web, email, paid marketing, blog, social, and other digital communication channels.
• Design, repurpose and package regional kits for global regions and localization.
• Build presentations, craft documentation and deliver asset kits to developers and other team members.
• Juggle a mix of large and small projects, often with overlapping priority and urgency.
• Build and maintain working files inside a collaborative file structure.
• Act as a team player by contributing to the creative execution of the company’s efforts and putting the client and the team before yourself.
• Work with minimal processes in place, solving problems by being optimistic and using proactive thought processes and skills.
• Collaborate to ensure that the company’s services and products always exceed the clients’ expectations.
• Work across all departments of BASIC and the client as an embedded team.
• Support and grow in the role by actively seeking out and proposing ideas to better improve company operations.
• Take on other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Knowledge, communicative and analytical skills equivalent to those normally obtained through receipt of a Bachelor's Degree in a design, visual arts or a related field, or equivalent years of additional related professional experience.  
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in design and interactive work.
• A high level of mastery of Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Hubspot or similar, Google Suite, DropBox, Basecamp, Slack, Microsoft Office Suite, Harvest, Zoom.
• Able to use excellent communication skills and creative inspiration to collaborate with a large but cohesive team of over 40 individuals from different backgrounds and disciplines.
• Knowledge of visual design, user-centered experience design, interaction design, brand development, and the creative process.
• Skills in web design, image manipulation, and general graphic design.
• A solid point of view and a collaborative nature.
• A diverse sense of taste with the knowledge necessary to apply this to various challenges.
• Public speaking skills with the ability to build presentations and confidently present to stakeholders at all levels in a professional and effective manner. 
• An open and curious mind in all areas of creative and design work and the ability to remain positive even in the most challenging of situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and a very high level of attention to detail. 
• High level of ability to set goals and priorities in a constantly changing environment.
• Possesses a high level of problem-solving ability in order to develop the solutions needed to address clients needs.
• Able to act in a professional manner while working in a creative culture.
• Follow through and ownership of getting a job completed on time and in-budget even in with tight deadlines.
• Dedicates time to understand the requested task, or feedback, and decisions being made. Isn’t afraid to ask questions to ensure clarity for informed decision making. 
• Comfort navigating a complex organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Constantly searches for and proposes process efficiencies.
• Communicates effectively one-on-one and in large groups.

The anticipated hourly rate range for this position is $65.00 - $95.00. Rate is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible. 

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: 

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step. 

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. 

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. 

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. 

We also encourage you  to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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