Finalizer

Company Description

Saatchi & Saatchi has grown from a start-up advertising agency in London in 1970 to a global creative communications company with 114 offices in 67 countries and over 6500 employees. Saatchi & Saatchi is part of the Publicis Groupe, the world’s third largest communications group We are a full service, integrated communications network and we work with 6 of the top 10 and over half of the top 50 global advertisers. We’re in the business of getting people to fall in love with our clients’ products and services. We have an unshakeable spirit and unbeatable attitude that Nothing is Impossible, a concept we apply to all our clients and work. We believe in effecting positive change through creativity, always. While we seek out the most brilliant minds to help us on our quest, we’re also passionate about nurturing the best talent from within. Which is why when you join us, your journey can be one of continuous evolution. 

Job Description

The Studio Designer is responsible for the design and layout, photo editing and manipulation, and final production of work created within the agency, including (but not limited to) print, OOH, collateral pieces, websites, banners, online content, television storyboards and radio scripts, client and new business presentation decks, and internally produced documents and books.

Major Responsibilities/Primary Functions

• Graphic design and layout to create visual solutions that work with overarching brand or campaign concepts
• Photo editing, manipulation, and compositing
• Final mechanical builds of creative concepts to match vendor and production specifications
• Work closely with fellow staff to implement direction and changes
• QC and troubleshoot as needed
• Works within departmental and agency best practices for file construction and storage
• Manual skills, such as mounting and trimming of presentation boards, book binding, wall wraps, and other tactile functions
• Maintenance of department machines, resources, and workspace

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Multimedia Design, or Advertising preferred
• 2-5 years previous production and print design experience preferred
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite required
• Sensitive to creative process, and able to work within creative mandates
• A proven track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound critical-thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees
• Exceptional attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to follow through in delivering time-sensitive documents and advertising materials