Big Duck is seeking...
A designer with a strong portfolio and can-do personality to make a splash as part of our creative team. We'll provide a fun work environment and nonprofit clients who are passionate about making the world a better place. You'll use your skills to help them fundraise, advocate, and deliver programs more effectively though smart communications.
Under the direction of a creative lead (either the Creative Director or an Art Director), the designer is responsible for conceptualizing and executing design solutions based on each project's strategic goals. Projects may include brand and visual identity development, multichannel campaigns, website and interactive applications, print communications, and Big Duck's own marketing and training materials.
The Designer reports to the Creative Director.
You are...
- Smart, talented, and creative. You're passionate about doing great design, keep up with new developments in the field, and hold your own work to very high standards.
- Excited by collaboration and a team-driven process, but also confident working independently.
- Able to think deeply and bring unexpected ideas to the table.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of meeting deadlines while juggling multiple projects.
- Happy to hunker down and get into the nitty-gritty details of execution and production work.
- Interested in advancing nonprofit causes and aligned with Big Duck's values.
You have...
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in communication design or a related field.
- At least 3 years of agency or in-house design experience, with particular interest and skill in visual identity and branding work.
- Expertise in CS5 design software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Experience preparing and packaging files for printers, web developers, and clients.
- An understanding of web design principles, user experience, information architecture, and social media.
- Bonus: Coding knowledge (HTML, CSS, WordPress); animation or motion graphics skills (After Effects); copywriting ability.
