Digital Designer

Summary

Join Granicus as a multidisciplinary Designer and be part of an integrated technology company specializing in commercial website design and agency-style services. You will work on diverse projects, including web design, branding, and digital marketing, contributing to the creation of design assets for clients. The role requires strong design skills, proficiency in design software, and the ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines. You will collaborate with art directors and other team members, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery. This position offers the opportunity to showcase creativity and contribute to a company that values innovation and adaptation.

Requirements

• Be a talented visual designer who can create original designs from scratch and provide expert creative and technical direction
• Be well-versed in Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other design tools, software, or applications
• Understand the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of projects; find solutions that meet goals while delivering stunning work
• Be able to conceptualize ideas in brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas and a path forward
• Be capable of producing compelling artwork (icons, illustrations, patterns, and maps)
• Have an understanding of typography and visual identity/branding
• Have knowledge of UX/UI laws and best practices
• Be able to organize and prepare final artwork and think about functional and technical production to collaborate with front-end and CMS developers
• Be able to manage time to juggle multiple projects with strict deadlines, be proactive when seeking feedback or collaboration, and act as a team player

Responsibilities

• Work under one or multiple art directors on various projects
• Act as an extension of staff to DMO clients to help create design assets (website design, digital or print design, logo and brand design)
• Work within a refined set of processes and under clear deadlines to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery of assets that meet internal and external expectations
• Collaborate with other designers when appropriate, but mainly be responsible for sole execution of projects from start to finish
• Maintain organizational detail in work (design notes, mood boards, clean file structure, error-free work)
• Complete time entries daily to ensure proper tracking of project scope and budget
• Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program
• Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Be able to present thoughts and decisions about work to clients in professional meetings
• Have knowledge of designing for various digital marketing strategies (campaigns, landing pages, and ads)
• Have a general understanding of user and behavioral psychology

Benefits

• Remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce
• Transparent, inclusive, and safe work environment
• Employee Resource Groups to encourage diverse voices
• Coffee with Mark sessions (interaction with CEO on various issues)
• Microsoft Teams communities focused on wellness, art, furbabies, family, parenting, and more
• Special guest speakers to discuss issues impacting employees