Senior Graphic Designer
XUMO is looking for a talented graphic designer to join our Marketing team and contribute to all aspects of the design lifecycle, from concept to execution of graphic design assets. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced—or inexperienced if you’re, like, way creative and can execute—professional with exceptional communication skills, a passion for television and/or streaming media, and a desire to develop well-rounded visual concepts for product innovation at the intersection of the entertainment media and technology industries. This candidate should also have a keen eye for marketing materials, corporate collateral, and demonstrate an adept ability to produce high quality, engaging work on tight timelines.
So, here’s what’s what:
Are you a creative designer who is not afraid to effectively conceptualize, design and present ideas? Do you strive to always-be-learning? Have you worked for a startup before? If you haven’t, are you excited to join a rapidly growing startup? Can you play nice with both humans and machines? Are you…
Good at:
- Developing original ideas that stand out from the crowd
- Creating production assets in alignment with design guidelines
- Designing corporate evils such as decks, one sheets, and infographics
- Flexing your design aesthetic to include a variety of styles
Extra awesome at:
- Paying close attention to detail and quality control
- Prioritizing and managing multiple projects at one time
- Prioritizing and managing multiple projects at one time
- Understanding that that wasn’t a mistake, it’s just really important
- Click bait and when it’s appropriate
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Keynote; understanding of Sketch a plus
It would be great if:
- You have the ability to synthesize complex, abstract, and disorganized information into compelling creative concepts or narratives with a strong understanding of visual storytelling.
- You are proficient in HTML/CSS as it relates to building and/or converting marketing materials into HTML
- You are familiar with online streaming brands
- You have experience with design mentorship inclusive of ongoing design and creative direction for a wide variety of projects, including internal feedback/critiques
Do you have:
- 3-4 years’ experience in graphic design with proven work experience
- A proactive, self-starter mentality
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Ability to adhere to working design principles and brand guidelines
If you answered, “Yes, yes, yeah, mostly, definitely, mhm, yes, wha-oh yeah, ha jokes, yup, ok, sure, mostly, yep, what,” you should definitely apply.
Most importantly, if you think that this job sounds like something you’d love to do, please apply.
Required Materials:
- Resume/CV
- Link to portfolio featuring examples of graphic design work
About XUMO Culture
Our company is relaxed, but we work at a fast pace. We are agile, unafraid to try new things and welcome camaraderie, and collaboration. While we value sharp minds and professionalism, we like to surround ourselves with people who have a sense of humor and who understand what it means to be confident yet humble. Should you choose to apply for this job, you will report directly to the Director of Marketing and work closely with members of the executive team.
About XUMO
A pioneer in streaming television and media entertainment, XUMO offers over 180 digital channels of free premium programming across 12 genres, including Sports, News, Kids and Family Entertainment, Live Events, Comedy, Lifestyle, Movies, and more. The free, ad-supported service is available in 45 million U.S. households via a multi-screen distribution network of smart TVs, mobile, web and streaming boxes. XUMO delivers its over-the-top (OTT) video-on-demand (VOD) and LIVE linear digital channels through content partnerships with popular media providers such as CBSN, PeopleTV, NBC News, Food52, and HISTORY, as well PGA TOUR, and many others. The company is based in Irvine, CA. Learn more about XUMO at www.xumo.tv and follow @XumoTV on Twitter.
