Who we are: 

Brands across the world are reinventing their businesses at an accelerated clip to meet and exceed consumer expectations. Bottle Rocket sits in a unique position to help these organizations build products that drive outcomes for the business and ultimate delight for its customers. We're looking for people like you to join our team today as a Visual Designer.

Who you are: 

As a Visual Designer, you will touch all phases of the creative process on existing engagements and new business initiatives. You will support the project’s design lead in crafting visual experiences that are on-brand, compelling, and distinctive. Partnering closely with a team of skilled Experience Architects and Developers, you will help bring ideas to life while creating a best-in-class experience. The ideal candidate will have a passion for taking on complex problems, learning new tools and skills, and designing elegant, simple solutions that surprise and delight users. 

Remote opportunity available!

What you will do:

• Communicate the branded experience through colors, typography, iconography, imagery, layouts, composition, interactions, and motion 
• Define visual languages and design systems for branded digital experiences, and maintain consistency throughout the experience 
• Translate sketches and wireframes into visual compositions that make information compelling and easy to understand
• Oversee the design work for large-scale, long-term initiatives
• Articulate design ideas from sketches, wireframes, flows, prototypes and other design artifacts
• Present design concepts to stakeholders internally and externally
• Lead design discussions with the client to explain design rationale and thought process, gather feedback and gain alignment 
• Collaborate with Experience Architects to understand client's business strategy 
• Create high-fidelity screen mockups, comps, prototypes and style guides 
• Create design deliverables across all digital platforms for development and support implementation 
• Review quality of final product implementation with developers to ensure design accuracy
• Collaborate with technology and project management teams to provide QA commentary and design consultation to the client
• Give constructive critiques to improve the work of others
• Receive design critiques and apply necessary changes to improve existing design
• Participate in usability research to gather feedback for future design iterations
• Design for a spectrum of different users, including WCAG AA accessibility 

What you bring to the position:

• 2-5 years of in-house or agency experience 
• Advanced learning in design including Art School, degree in Graphic Design, Visual Design, Communication Design, Motion Design and/or experience in related field
• Experience working with developers
• Knowledge of Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and Google's Material Design patterns as applied to iOS and Android app design, as well as responsive web
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of digital design experience, including web and native projects
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Ability to articulate constructive design critiques and contribute ideas to improve other designers' work
• Proficiency with industry-standard design and prototyping tools (Sketch, Zeplin, InVision, Flinto, Adobe CC)
• Flexible to learning new tools and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to manage work autonomously and lead projects as the only designer
• Experience managing complex design problems

Bonus Points:

• Combination of in-house and agency working experience
• Experience with illustrations and print, graphic, packaging design or related discipline
• Experience in motion design or animation
• Actively giving back to the local design community 

What's in it for you:

• "Work from Wherever"- remote working environment
• Self-managed vacation (no limit on the number of vacation days you can take in a given year)
• Health, vision & dental benefits
• HSA contribution
• 401(k) matching
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible and transparent environment
• Many fun company-wide events
• Top-of-the-line tools

Bottle Rocket is registered as an employer in many, but not all, states. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where Bottle Rocket is registered, you will not be eligible for employment with us. Visa sponsorship may not be available in certain remote locations or for certain positions.

Bottle Rocket is a strategic partner within the worldwide WPP integrated communications network.

To learn more, visit us at bottlerocketstudios.com. 

Our people are our greatest strength. Bottle Rocket firmly believes in diversity, inclusion, and racial equality for everyone. We are committed to taking a bold stance against inequality and are asking you to join us. We know we have a lot to learn and a long way to go, but we also know that we are taking steps in the right direction.

Equal employment opportunity has been and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Bottle Rocket, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship, genetic information, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We are committed to creating and supporting a diverse workforce. In fact, we believe strongly that diversity is one of our best competitive advantages. Whether it's diversity of age, ethnicity, gender, belief systems, or world views, a more diverse group of people will always produce a more robust, creative, and comprehensive solution. We value all Rocketeers' talents equally and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful. None of us is more important than another.