Senior Designer (CBA)

Created in 1982 in Paris, CBA is a global design agency with 15 offices around the world. Our story is all about people; we gather and foster passionate and creative people all around the world. Developing multiple synergies within our network is our strength to bring your brand to life!

Our moto? We believe in design as a transformative tool. For us, it’s always a force for good that’ll make a lasting positive impact. Our international crew shares a passion to create cutting edge design, enabling it to work its magic and transform brands into forces which empower consumers.

What we do? We create positive brands and businesses that engage and empower people in meaningful ways. As designers, we use our craft strategically to give brands extra value. We do this by defining and creating unique expressions and experiences, positioning them to become drivers of change.

How we do it? We work on the essence of the brand by activating our expertise at its service. We elevate brands with creative and innovative offers such as Critical Imprint® and Sprint Mode™.

We are a Brand with Heart.

We Brand with Heart.

We create Brand with Heart.

This position will be working in our SUB team. Subdesign is a subsidiary of the CBA Group. Our mission is to transform brands, give them meaning, and maximise their positive impact through innovative and strategic design. We are a community of passionate individuals, driven by the belief that design is a powerful lever for change and engagement.

Skills and Responsibilities

We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Senior Designer to join our dynamic team. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven flair for creative leadership and a strong desire to make a significant and lasting impact, we are eager to connect with you!

As a Senior Designer at Subdesign, you will be instrumental in shaping the future narratives and visual identities of our clients' brands. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of significant design projects, guiding them from initial conceptual exploration and innovative ideation sessions through to final production. You will ensure strategic alignment and creative excellence across medium to large-scale initiatives, informed by comprehensive design research.
• Developing compelling design strategies and translating them into innovative, cohesive solutions that perform effectively across diverse digital and physical channels.
• Partnering closely with clients and internal cross-functional teams to define project objectives, establish clear creative direction, and ensure shared understanding throughout the entire design process.
• Providing constructive guidance and mentorship to junior designers, actively fostering their professional growth and ensuring the delivery of consistently high-quality work across the team.
• Actively participating in the development of cutting-edge design plans that push boundaries. You will also work effectively to diagnose and overcome intricate strategic and design hurdles, finding creative and effective solutions.
• Managing and contributing to several projects concurrently, maintaining impeccable standards of quality and ensuring all design outputs are perfectly aligned with client objectives and brand guidelines.
• Strategically leveraging artificial intelligence tools and methodologies to enhance creative inspiration, optimize workflows, and significantly improve overall project efficiency.

Skills and Requirements

To thrive in this pivotal role, you will bring a blend of extensive experience, profound strategic insight, and creative passion:

• A demonstrated track record of success within dynamic brand or design agency environments, handling diverse and complex client portfolios.
• Significant experience in CPG branding and packaging design, with a strong understanding of retail environments and production processes.
• A profound grasp of how design directly drives business objectives, coupled with an exceptional ability to craft compelling brand narratives through powerful visual communication.
• Expert capability in seamlessly integrating and applying brand assets such as typography, color palettes, composition, and imagery to maintain a consistent and impactful brand identity across all touchpoints.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex design concepts clearly and present ideas persuasively to both clients and internal stakeholders. Fluent in English is essential for effective global collaboration.
• A keen eye for current and emerging creative, cultural, and market trends, enabling the development of relevant, forward-thinking, and impactful design solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard design software, including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and Miro, alongside a strong aptitude for utilizing AI-powered design tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating engaging motion graphics and developing versatile visual content optimized for various platforms and media.
• An unwavering passion for branding, a deep commitment to creative excellence, and an intrinsic desire to produce impactful and truly transformative design work.

If you are ready to lead with heart and transform brands through exceptional design, we invite you to apply! Join CBA and help us create positive brands and businesses that engage and empower people in meaningful ways.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

We build brands. We build futures. CBA, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics, committed to a culture of respect where everyone belongs and can progress in their careers.

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