Designer

Company Description

Leo Burnett is a communications agency powered by its HumanKind operating system, with the belief that creativity, data and technology work together to transform human behavior and drive prosperity for clients. Part of Publicis Communications, Leo Burnett Worldwide is one of the world's largest agency networks with 85 offices and more than 8,000 employees.

The global agency works with some of the world's most valued brands including Aldi, Bank of America, Campbell's, Dunkin, Firestone, Jim Beam, Kellogg's, Nintendo, Tillamook and UnitedHealthcare among others.

To learn more about Leo Burnett Worldwide and its rich history of creating iconic brands, visit our site, Facebook page and follow us on Twitter and Instagram via @leoburnett.

Job Description

The Designer is responsible for the conceptualising and designing of digital content across a variety of asset types. This role will partner closely with a dedicated Digital Content Strategist and collaborate with the media team to deliver high-quality agile digital content. This role will allow for ample autonomy to shape the various types of content that is served up to our multiple audiences. This Designer will be responsible for the development of all agile content and ensure timely and quality delivery of said content.

• Working under the supervision of a Senior Designer on “design only” projects 

• Producing websites and mobile apps based on wireframes

• Taking care of a project from the concept phase to the realization phase (under the supervision of a Senior Designer) 

• Collaborating with other super talented team members

Qualifications

• 0-2 years experience as a Graphic Designer

• Ability to design overall creative test assets incl. aesthetics, typography, color, brand, iconography, imagery, layout and concept sophistication (Owner of the brand’s VBL – Visual Brand Language/Design Guidelines)

• Work across asset types (static, video, animation); review existing content and identify how to pivot into “testable” assets

• Comfortable challenging content strategist and brand team and asking the right questions to push work forward

• Strong conceptual, composition, photo art direction and ideation skills – digitally native, understand what works in key digital platforms, yet able to think about the overall design and voice to break through anywhere

• Well-versed in best practices for various digital social media deliverables – video and display

• Detail-oriented – very diligent about keeping track of and properly naming files and versions based on the quick turn changes coming out of the daily check ins

• Digital portfolio that showcases a variety professional design projects. The ideal candidate will have digital, social, web, and motion.

• Hands-on experience with creative graphic production design software and image editing software (e.g., InDesign, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, After Effects)

• Basic knowledge of HTML and banner development

• Critical Thinking / using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to opportunities

• Ability to manage multiple creative projects

• Bachelors, BFA, degree preferred, majoring in art, graphic design, or advertising

• Experience working in an agency or in-house design department

• Have a good understanding of digital design

• An understanding of responsive design and how to get the most from design across all devices – mobile, website, apps

• Consistently design to a high standard with target audience in mind

• Keep abreast of current design trends and implement these into your own work

• Ensure that design ideas are communicated clearly (in writing and verbally) to colleagues and clients