Graphic Designer

Description of the offer

Contraire is a Boston based, dynamic brand strategy and design studio renowned for its collaborations with pioneering businesses that challenge conventions. With a collaborative approach, we are driven by the relationships we build with our clients and our continuous journey toward thoughtful expansion.

By joining our team, you will play a pivotal role in creating innovative design directions and ensuring the brand’s ethos is reflected in every project. We seek someone who can translate abstract ideas into tangible visual stories, working harmoniously with cross-functional teams and adhering to Contraire’s commitment to excellence.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Strategic Thinking and Conceptualization:
• Drive design strategies, leveraging brand insights to deliver visually engaging work from initiation to completion.
• Partner with diverse teams, synthesizing project goals into distinctive design narratives.
• Craft compelling presentations, converting conceptual designs into persuasive visual stories.
• Design + Revision Process:
• Create work across a wide range of marketing materials, including digital and print pieces.
• Uphold brand integrity, adhering to established visual guidelines.
• Assist in crafting videos and animations, enriching brand storytelling.
• Collaborate seamlessly, integrating feedback, and ensuring design excellence

Production Work:

• Organize and prep for photo and video shoots.
• Prepare files for print, ensuring high-quality output and compatibility with printing processes.
• Optimizing files for digital use across platforms.

Key Attributes and Mindset:

• Adept in managing multiple projects with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Aptitude in creative problem-solving and strategic ideation.
• Dependability and strong communication skills.
• An innate sense of curiosity.
• Eagerness to thrive in a collaborative, dynamic setting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Graphic Design or a related field.
• 4+ years of design work experience, reinforced by a portfolio reflecting sound design tenets.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Asana, Slack, and Google Suite.
• Knowledge of current design trends and best practices in both digital and print media.
• A grasp of HTML/CSS and web design principles is a plus.
• Consistently reliable internet connectivity.
• A designated, distraction-free workspace.

Working Hours:

Applicants should be available for meetings during standard working hours (i.e., not moonlighting).

What Contraire Offers:

• Competitive rates reflecting experience.
• Initial part-time engagement (20-25 hours weekly) with potential for a full-time transition.
• US based remote work (occasional face-to-face meetings a plus). *This position isn’t currently eligible for international relocation or immigration sponsorship outside of the US.
• Flexible work schedule and location.
• A platform to infuse diverse insights in a receptive, collaborative milieu.

How to Apply:

Potential candidates are invited to send their resume and portfolio to email or via our online form below.

Diversity at Contraire:

At Contraire, we hold diversity in high esteem, fostering an environment that celebrates varied backgrounds, insights, and talents. We believe that a heterogeneous team propels creativity and innovation. Our pledge is to provide equal opportunities, champion fairness, and ensure that our team feels cherished, respected, and primed to deliver their best. Embracing diversity and inclusion is deeply ingrained in our ethos and mirrors our aspiration for a brighter, inclusive tomorrow.

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