Senior Graphic Designer

NOT INTERESTED IN REMOTE HIRES. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON WORKING ON-SITE AT OUR MARYLAND HQ.

You love problem-solving, innovation, and are excited to dive in to new technologies and theories
You understand concepts and big ideas and how to use them to visually connect communication between clients and their audience
You’re willing to push yourself, and your boundaries, and you can excel in a fast-paced creative environment
You are a person who is detail-oriented, organized, and you love the idea of working as part of a creative team
You are confident in your ability to plan and execute beautiful, well-thought-out design, but you are also comfortable taking direction and working with team members who are as creative or more creative than yourself
You’re able to clearly articulate ideas and conceptual thought process to clients and teammates

Our Senior Graphic Designer will oversee their own creative, and mentor Junior creatives, to guarantee work meets the high standards our clients expect. Our Senior Graphic Designer works closely with our Creative Director, and Directors of Operations, Web and Marketing to coordinate and strategize multi-phased projects.

Must-Haves

Willing to work on-site, in our studio in downtown Towson, MD
Self-motivated and independent, but enjoys being part of a collaborative environment
Ability to nimbly and positively react to tight deadlines and changing priorities
3-5+ years of agency experience with the killer professional portfolio to back it up (sorry, no new graduates)
Ability to understand and design dynamic, polished web experiences and the work to prove it
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Expert knowledge of the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD) and Sketch
Passion for composition, hierarchy, and visual storytelling through design
Understanding of and appreciation for typography, and how to use it effectively
Experience with both print and digital design media and how to intersect the two
Passion to learn and succeed
Ability to take well to constructive criticism (Duckpin is an ego-free zone)
Attention to detail along with the ability to manage and art direct one’s self
Ability to brainstorm and concept unique ideas for a digital-first world

Nice-to-Haves

Illustration or hand lettering skills
Photography or photo retouching experience
Creative and/or brand writing experience
Animation, motion graphic, or video skills
Experience with UI/UX
Basic understanding of web development
Understanding of digital and/or social marketing campaigns

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Monthly Team Building Activities
Casual environment with hard-working and collaborative creatives
Plenty of free parking
Walking distance to Towson library, shopping, restaurants, parks and more!