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Graphic Artist
Mspark · United States · back to the listing
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What this role officially is
graphic designer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Graphic designers create text and images to communicate ideas. They make visual concepts by hand or using computer software, intended for publishing in paper or online media such as advertisements, websites, and magazines.
Also known as: commercial graphic designer, graphic design specialist, commercial designer, graphic design expert, graphic artist, advertising artist
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What the listing never says
- 27 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
The listing, marked up
Mspark is a pioneering data & marketing technology company that bridges the gap between targeted marketing and real-world impact. We specialize in creating seamless, omni-channel experiences for consumers. Our platform integrates cutting-edge digital advertising across display, video, CTV, Meta, Google and DOOH with sophisticated, data-driven direct mail campaigns. We help the world’s top brands create a cohesive customer journey that drives measurable results online and offline.
About the role
As a Graphic Artist, you will be responsible for using your design skills to create compelling ads for a wide variety of both local and national clients. Speed, accuracy, and the ability to quickly switch gears are all part of the job. You will create original, eye-catching ads that help sell our clients’ products/services to the consumer.
If you wish to be considered for this position, please provide us with a link or access to your portfolio so we can get to know you!
What you'll do
• Design and produce effective advertising creative across print and digital products
• Uses creativity to determine styles, size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy
• Use available technology, templates, automation, and AI-enabled tools appropriately to improve efficiency while maintaining creative quality
• Takes a proactive, creative approach utilizing knowledge of effective principles to ensure accurate delivery of project
• Balances creativity and speed to ensure deadlines are met and the job is completed with accuracy
• Works to ensure brand standard compliance (with external stakeholders) for team ads and franchise clients to ensure continuity
• Manage revisions based on internal and client feedback
• Assists with additional responsibilities and extra projects as needed including, but not limited to: in-house graphic design projects, franchise spec ads, new advertising initiatives, etc.
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver professional, pixel-perfect final products
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Other duties as assigned1
We are a tight-knit group of award-winning artists who never settle for mediocre work. “A game” level performance is a must. Our main priority is to help our clients grow their business and get positive results by creating the right message, at the right time, to the right person.
Our Graphic Artists Must:
• Consistently deliver high-quality, thoughtful designs in a fast-paced environment
• Meet tight deadlines and high expectations around quality, creativity, and accuracy
• Manage projects through all phases - concept, design, and revisions
• Be comfortable articulating and defending design ideas
• Be a strong collaborator
• Be willing to learn, grow, and take direction
• Be an awesome person! If you have a huge ego...you won’t like it here
If you think you have what it takes, then we'd like to hear from you. While your resume or LinkedIn profile may be a good starting point, we’d love to see your work. Showcase a strong, eye-catching portfolio demonstrating good use of typography, grid-based design, white space, and color theory.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in graphic design, Visual Communication, Advertising, Marketing Design, or related field is highly preferred
• Minimum 0 to 3 years’ previous creative services experience within a fast-paced high-volume environment
• Strong understanding of design principle’s ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Strong understanding of typography, visual hierarchy, composition, spacing, and color
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite tools (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Digital/web design or motion graphics skills, preferred
• HTML/email design skills, preferred
Position Location: Remote (preferences to have someone in Central or Eastern time zone)
Pay Range: $50k-52k
Originally posted on Himalayas
About the role
As a Graphic Artist, you will be responsible for using your design skills to create compelling ads for a wide variety of both local and national clients. Speed, accuracy, and the ability to quickly switch gears are all part of the job. You will create original, eye-catching ads that help sell our clients’ products/services to the consumer.
If you wish to be considered for this position, please provide us with a link or access to your portfolio so we can get to know you!
What you'll do
• Design and produce effective advertising creative across print and digital products
• Uses creativity to determine styles, size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy
• Use available technology, templates, automation, and AI-enabled tools appropriately to improve efficiency while maintaining creative quality
• Takes a proactive, creative approach utilizing knowledge of effective principles to ensure accurate delivery of project
• Balances creativity and speed to ensure deadlines are met and the job is completed with accuracy
• Works to ensure brand standard compliance (with external stakeholders) for team ads and franchise clients to ensure continuity
• Manage revisions based on internal and client feedback
• Assists with additional responsibilities and extra projects as needed including, but not limited to: in-house graphic design projects, franchise spec ads, new advertising initiatives, etc.
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver professional, pixel-perfect final products
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Other duties as assigned1
We are a tight-knit group of award-winning artists who never settle for mediocre work. “A game” level performance is a must. Our main priority is to help our clients grow their business and get positive results by creating the right message, at the right time, to the right person.
Our Graphic Artists Must:
• Consistently deliver high-quality, thoughtful designs in a fast-paced environment
• Meet tight deadlines and high expectations around quality, creativity, and accuracy
• Manage projects through all phases - concept, design, and revisions
• Be comfortable articulating and defending design ideas
• Be a strong collaborator
• Be willing to learn, grow, and take direction
• Be an awesome person! If you have a huge ego...you won’t like it here
If you think you have what it takes, then we'd like to hear from you. While your resume or LinkedIn profile may be a good starting point, we’d love to see your work. Showcase a strong, eye-catching portfolio demonstrating good use of typography, grid-based design, white space, and color theory.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in graphic design, Visual Communication, Advertising, Marketing Design, or related field is highly preferred
• Minimum 0 to 3 years’ previous creative services experience within a fast-paced high-volume environment
• Strong understanding of design principle’s ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Strong understanding of typography, visual hierarchy, composition, spacing, and color
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite tools (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Digital/web design or motion graphics skills, preferred
• HTML/email design skills, preferred
Position Location: Remote (preferences to have someone in Central or Eastern time zone)
Pay Range: $50k-52k
Originally posted on Himalayas