Graphic Designer

Summary/objective:

Angel Studios graphic designer’s role is to elevate the look and feel of Angel Studios and build out high quality graphics for banners, ads, print, merchandise and other communication vehicles for film and TV projects.

Expectations At Angel Studios

• Amplify light in every action.
• Be True, honest, noble, just, authentic, lovely, admirable, and excellent
• As the owner of your outcomes, you are empowered to break down silos and coordinate with any and all people you need in order to reach your goals. 
• You are ultimately responsible for achieving the outcomes while also using resources wisely - whether that be money, people, or time.
• Know your customer - it might be our viewers, investors, creators, or internal Angel Teams. Ensure you understand your customer and are providing what THEY need and not just what you want to build. 
• You OWN the success of your team members, including hiring, onboarding, goals, performance management, raises, terminations, etc.
• Hold team members accountable to their goals - help them grow and make the most of the resources they bring. Document their performance for reviews. 
• Create opportunities for team members to take initiative and ownership. 
• Give consistent and timely candid feedback with compassion - your team members need to know where they stand at all times. If you find yourself doubting a team member, address it swiftly with actionable feedback.
• Contributes in a way that moves the Angel mission forward and exemplifies the team qualities required for working at Angel. 
• When faced with roadblocks, mistakes or unforeseen circumstances, consistently and proactively find creative solutions and/or break down barriers to handle the challenge or complication. (Focus is on creating/building/testing/learning/resolution rather than getting stuck and identifying or placing blame).

Essential Functions

• Support developing visual brands for new projects from scratch in collaboration with a small design team and an individual TV/film project’s filmmaker. 
• Oversee design strategy and day-to-day execution of design tasks related to individual film and television projects.
• Execute and lead design for multiple film projects.
• Supervise the application of brand guides when used by other marketing teams, conducting regular audits to ensure brand adherence.
• Design ads, web mockups, emails, soft goods, printed materials, and brand systems.
• Collaborate in the creative execution of worldwide advertising campaigns.
• Help ideate campaigns and present designs and brand concepts to filmmakers.
• Partner with copywriters to ensure that the copy and voice support the visual concepts.
• Can meet tight deadlines and take on last-minutes projects with ease.
• Must attend and contribute to regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in the English language required. Additional language proficiency is a plus. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Competencies

• Expert use of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and presentation software.
• Robust design portfolio with a combination of print and web, including branding.
• Basic web design experience (landing pages using programs like Wix).
• Experience in motion design is a plus.
• Willing to receive and implement feedback.
• Excellent people skills, and a desire to effectively communicate both internally and externally.
• Ability to communicate the importance of design elements to non-designers.
• Eager to work outside comfort zone.
• An exceptional listener with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and design programs.
• Detail-oriented perspective and able to pick up on overlooked details.
• Organization and time management. 
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions.
• Resourceful and able to problem-solve and manage tasks with ambiguity. 
• Willing to perform an array of tasks both in and out of the office.
• Collaborative, positive attitude and ability to create better solutions in an individual and team environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new skills related to new programs.
• Must participate in setting and achieving regularly scheduled and outlined objectives. 
• Ability to take individual ownership, execute with high energy, share context, insist on candor with positive intent.

Work environment - When in the main office, expect a comfortable, air-conditioned work environment. Team members are issued their own desks, but the office is an open, shared space and can be fast-paced and occasionally noisy.

Physical demands - Must be able to stand or sit at a desk for long periods of time. Must be able to see the difference between various colors, shades, shapes, and sizes. 

Position type and expected hours of work - Regular full-time, 40 hours per week.

Travel required - Out-of-state travel is not anticipated for this position.

Required education and experience

3-5 years professional experience in graphic design

2-3 years of agency experience or similar diverse workload

Minimum of two years (non school/outside of school) experience

Work authorization - Must be authorized to work in the United States.