Visual Designer

Job Description

Visual Designer

Location :

Hybrid onsite schedule in Cupertino, CA or New York, NY

Duration :

3 months; potential to extend

Pay : ~86 / hr, DOE

The Planet Group is looking for a

Visual Designer

to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 3-month contract, working a hybrid schedule from Cupertino, CA or New York, NY. This position will work closely with the Creative Director, Art Directors and cross-functional teams.

Visual Designer Responsibilities :

Deliver end-to-end design across media types, screens, formats and technologies

Design, create and maintain the visual experience for digital content design

Execute artwork based upon design system templates and iterate on conceptual design directions from the Art Directors

Create first class visual solutions while efficiently managing time and workload

Author, share and merchandise ideas in a cogent and inspiring manner

Deliver highly-resolved works at the intersection of culture and design

Visual Designer Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Graphic, Information, Communication, Web design or equivalent experience

Extensive, relevant design or creative leadership experience required

Tours in publishing, magazines, or content creation / delivery preferred

Act as a fountain of creative ideas and explore and implement quickly, laterally, independently or collaboratively

Experience in developing and executing editorial design

Advanced understanding of what makes content engaging and successful across platforms and audiences

Demonstrates clear and concise communication, and organization skills

Passionateand driven with an eye for detail and a blend of creative and technical production skills

Experience creating and leading the output of editorial design product (e.g., Magazines, Digital Content, Journalism, etc.)

Passion for a wide variety of editorial, digital and magazine design

Fluency across graphic design and UX

Conceptual thinker who is strategically-centered

Clear and concise communication, organization skills and ability to work across time zones

Demonstrated mastery of Adobe Creative Suites; bonus for experience with Sketch

Strong sensibility for branding, typography, photography and illustration

Keen ability to create work under minimal supervision, as well as package and present solutions to the wider creative team

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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.