Graphic Designer

Job Description

Job Description

500&degree; is searching for a Graphic Designer to join our Columbus, Ohio office. As a Graphic Designer at 500&degree; Studio, you will be an integral part of the creative team. You are responsible for the development and design of digital and print materials, in and out-of-home merchandising, marketing, and promotional communications in support of our big brand, industry-leading clients. The ideal candidate has confidence to be a strong partner and influencer in the creative process with a keen eye for aesthetics.

What You'll Do:

• Develop creative ideas, concepts, campaigns, and insights that will drive consumers to react
• Create visually appealing and innovative design concepts for various marketing materials, including but not limited to print advertisements, digital ads, social media graphics, websites, email campaigns, and promotional materials
• Design visually unique graphic solutions to communicate brand message across all platforms
• Work off of client creative briefs to come up with new design strategies/ideas and refreshing the current when needed, all while working within the brand guidelines of our clients
• Utilize best practice design techniques to transform conceptual ideas into polished designs; Including but not limited to: Typography, color, shape, and layout; Animation/motion design; Illustration
• Effectively collaborate and communicate design concepts with internal creative team to build a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability
• Work with cross-functional teams such as account service, production, and project management to ensure high-quality execution on creative deliverables

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field preferred and/or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of professional design experience
• Must have a portfolio of projects across print and digital
• Knowledge of the production process, including proofing
• Expert use of Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects)
• Experience creating presentations (Keynote is a must-have or a must-learn)
• Must possess a mastery of typography, illustration, color, shape, and design
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; You will need to clearly and effectively articulate design thinking and creative choices
• Attention to detail, attention to detail & attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Prior marketing/creative agency experience preferred
• QSR/food photography experience is a huge plus
• Experience with video content creation and motion graphics are a huge plus