Graphic Designer

Brllnt is a marketing and design studio based in Navy Yard, Washington, DC. We believe in the power of storytelling and aid each of our clients in the development of their brilliance through strategic marketing and impactful design.

We believe that true creativity is an outpouring of the soul, making it essential for each member of the Brllnt team to bring their whole self to work each day. The Brllnt culture challenges, encourages, and equips our team members to have the balance they need to create truly brilliant work.

BENEFITS

Salary, determined by experience and fit
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance covered up to 80%
401K
Unlimited PTO

ROLE:

As an essential member of the Brllnt design team, you will be responsible for designing innovative, purposeful creative work that aligns with client goals and is visually engaging. You are able to interact with clients, gather and interpret feedback, and effectively communicate next steps to your manager. Brllnt Mid-Level Designers are expected to effectively manage their own tasks and time, as well as communicate early and clearly if adjustments need to be made.

You are a team player that has the skills to collaborate with the team, to coordinate projects internally, to assist in the execution of strategic marketing initiatives, and to support the overall mission and goals of Brllnt and its clients. You are an avid learner - continuously seeking inspiration and building your knowledge of the industry, including design trends, processes, techniques, and tools.

Day-to-day tasks include designing and delivering materials on time and brainstorming creative concepts. You are responsible for ensuring that management receives your designs in a timely manner that affords them ample time for feedback, keeping an on-time delivery to the client. As the opportunity arises, you will work with interns and junior designers, offering feedback and helping them execute tasks.

REQUIREMENTS:

At least 5 years of experience in an agency
Proficient knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite
Wide skill set and ability to move from print to digital

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with other creative team members

Work with design and marketing teams on creative concepts
Participate in creation of campaign and marketing strategies

Design & Content Development

In support of the Design Director and Senior Designer, you will help execute marketing deliverables in support of their strategies
Select imagery and design graphics for: blogs, social, and marketing content as needed for each project and task.
When needed, write headline and other copy used within design deliverables

Creative Strategy and Industry Knowledge

Audience research - know who we’re designing for
Brand and competitor research - identify opportunities to out perform & outshine the crowd
Channels - know or discover formats / specs for standard social platforms
Attend design events and be active in the community to challenge and improve your creative skills

Tools and training

Familiar with standard design software (Adobe Creative Suite)
Knowledge of or learning Sketch for UI/UX design
Actively seeking tips, tricks, and plugins for making work more efficient
Understanding prototyping software: Invision
Basic understanding of technical constraints for:
Print mediums
Web mediums
Mobile web & devices
Attend webinars, trainings, conferences, watch Youtube etc. regularly to hone your knowledge of current and new tools

Mindset