Graphic Designer

About Hart

Hart is a full-service, independent brand transformation agency that creates growth for middle-market companies in the new experience economy. For over 60 years, Hart has been a valued strategic and creative partner to brands aiming to reach higher. Our promise of Every Day Greater™ is an outgrowth of our distinctive capability to move audiences from apathy to advocacy by designing and deploying empowering, unified brand experiences. Join us in our never-ending quest to move brands to better places for a better world. 

SUMMARY

As a Graphic Designer at Hart, you will help transform concepts into compelling visual solutions across a variety of mediums. You must be both imaginative and detail-oriented, with the ability to craft design work that is not only beautiful, but conceptually sound. By blending independent creativity with team collaboration, you’ll help create work that elevates our clients’ brands.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Conceptualize and design creative assets that align with brand guidelines and client objectives 

·      Translate creative direction into engaging, effective design solutions across digital, social, branding, and print 

·      Work both independently and collaboratively with other Designers, Copywriters, Art Directors and Creative Directors in the production of creative materials 

·      Stay current with design trends, tools, and emerging platforms to bring fresh perspectives to the team 

·      Balance multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards 

QUALIFICATIONS

·       Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, or visual communication 

·      1-3 years of professional design experience 

·      A strong portfolio showcasing design work across multiple mediums 

·      High-level Proficiency in Adobe, Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and presentation software (Keynote and PowerPoint) 

·      Strong knowledge of design for web, digital, and social platforms 

Personal skills + character traits

• You enjoy the creative atmosphere and energy a modern agency setting provides.  

• You have very strong interpersonal skills and top-notch verbal and written communication skills. 

• You can empathize with clients, partners, and stakeholders in politically challenging environments and work well under pressure within given timeframes. 

• You are fluent in digital, eager to learn, and want to grow rapidly in our organization. 

• You are an inclusive and supportive team player who can work in cross-functional teams with people of different grades and backgrounds. 

• You have a penchant for results and an entrepreneurial mindset; you bring a can-do mentality to everything you touch. 

• You can work fast and independently with great precision and accuracy. 

What we offer

• An exciting and intellectually challenging job within a leading, independent brand transformation agency that honors and lives its values 

• A fruitful salary, perks, 401K, and benefits package. 

• A hybrid work environment. 

• Generous amount of paid time off annually + paid holidays. 

• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.  

• Health Savings Account option with employer match.  

• Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.  

• Daily snacks, beverages, and full access to our on-site tavern and lounge. 

• An employee experience that fosters and provides deeper connections, vital flexibility, personal growth, holistic well-being, and shared purpose. 

We employ great people from an ever-widening variety of backgrounds – not just because it’s the right thing to do but also because we believe that diverse perspectives make our agency stronger and more innovative. If you share our values, come find your place in our community. Meet us on @_hartinc and hartinc.com/careers to learn more.
Hart is an equal opportunity employer and continually seeks to advance the concepts of equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. As such, Hart does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or status as a protected veteran. This policy applies to all personnel activities and conditions of employment. 

Responsible for all other duties, activities and responsibilities considered reasonable in terms of the scope and spirit of this job description; all other terms and conditions of employment with Hart will be governed by the employee manual.