Designer

Description Who are we? Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum – from brand design and packaging to content and consumer connections. Rooted in a deep understanding of human behaviour, we are uniquely constructed to enable brands to win in an age of constant change. A super-charged experience powerhouse - 700 people strong, with subject matter experts working collaboratively across 12 studios and 8 countries - we have helped some of the world’s biggest brands connect to their audiences and tackle the biggest challenges and opportunities of today’s consumer landscape. About the team The Design Group is powered by a large, dynamic and multiskilled team of designers. This Group lives and breathes design in all its expressions and outputs, from printed packaging to digital eCommerce. They work across a range of clients, brands and categories – from beauty to food and coffee to spirits. The team is uniquely constructed to deliver solutions that range from packaging design refreshes and redesigns, to new product innovations, category and line extensions, as well as best in class content for the Digital Shelf. This powerhouse group manages every scale of a project from one-off projects to some of the Globe’s most iconic and large scale private brand programs. About the Role This position calls for a team member who is passionate about Design at every level. The Designer will contribute towards creative thinking from project initiation through completion of final product. An eternal learner – they are excited to put strategic insight and design systems into action. This Designer is on a path towards becoming a master in their craft – working collaboratively within a team or with increasing independence. With the aid of Senior team members – they are able execute ideas across a broad range of styles. The Designer pushes their boundaries and problem-solving skills by working on projects with increasing complexity. They have a solid eye for design and are excited to pitch in on all types projects. The Designer is a thoughtful and thorough member of the team, ensuring their work is high quality, accurate, and delivers against the client brief. This role specializes in both digital shelf and packaging design and brand systems, ranging across an exciting spectrum of industries, including CPG food and beverage, spirits & beer, health, personal care, retail, and more. Responsibilities The specific details of the role will vary, but common activities include: Interpreting client briefs into successful and effective concepts which exceed client expectations Visual problem-solving and concept execution that is among the top tier in the industry Contributing in team brainstorming Building presentation decks which showcase your work and ensuring its accuracy Presenting your work internally with the confidence that you have done all that you can Thriving in the demands of pressing deadlines and confidently managing multiple priorities Playing an active role in supporting both your immediate colleagues and those across the agency, and mentoring Junior team members Taking personal responsibility and guardianship for your projects – ensuring accurate, consistent, and timely completion of high quality work Maintaining a positive and open dialogue with team members so they are fully informed throughout the project life-cycle Being an active participant in agency life and get involved with internal initiatives Prerequisites Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field 3-6+ years of experience in packaging, digital and/or brand design Expert fluency in design software, especially Adobe Creative Cloud, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign Well-rounded portfolio showcasing excellent understanding of typography, photography, Illustration, presentation skills, sketching and design methodology Computer literacy, including familiarity with both iOS and Windows; fluency in Keynote, Word, Excel and PowerPoint About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years , 2,000+ clients , 9,000 employees , and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio. For more information visit: www.MakeMarks.com EEO Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $35 USD - $40 USD hourly. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors. Flex Force employees are part of our extended workforce and support our teams on an as-needed basis to meet changing business demands. Flex Force roles are designed to supplement staff during peak periods or for specific projects. Flex Force positions operate under a flexible, project-based work arrangement that differs from traditional full-time or part-time roles. Schedules vary based on business needs, and hours are not guaranteed on a weekly basis. There may be periods with limited or no work between assignments; however, Flex Force employees may remain active members of our workforce and may be re-engaged as new opportunities arise! Unless otherwise noted, Flex Force roles do not have a standard schedule or a defined end date. #LI-MD1 #LI-DNP Qualifications Skills Behaviors : Motivations : Education Required Bachelors or better. Experience Required Computer literacy, including familiarity with both iOS and Windows; fluency in Keynote, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Well-rounded portfolio showcasing excellent understanding of typography, photography, Illustration, presentation skills, sketching and design methodology Expert fluency in design software, especially Adobe Creative Cloud, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign 3-6 years: Years of experience in packaging, digital and/or brand design