Senior Designer

Agency : Prose On Pixels Job Description : The Senior Designer is responsible for executing the creative concepts of the Creative team and building layouts while working within production guidelines. The role is for designers who have exceptional design and production skills, and can implement them across media and channels. The Senior Designer can seamlessly switch gears between design and production in both the print and digital disciplines. The Senior Designer is responsible for executing the creative concepts of the Creative team and building layouts while working within production guidelines. The role is for designers who have exceptional design and production skills, and can implement them across media and channels. The Senior Designer can seamlessly switch gears between design and production in both the print and digital disciplines. What we expect from you Creativity : Executes layouts and comp-retouching based on art direction. Follows branding guidelines to deliver ancillary pieces based on creative instruction and marketing need. Ability to translate layout and design across media. Design skills: Knowledge of print and interactive design: familiar with web design, layer comps, iOS platform, desktop applications, mobile and emails. Basic understanding of UI design concepts. Knowledge of print design, print production and retouching required. Attention to detail: must have an exceptional level of attention to detail, create consistency between various assets types and ensure that every component is on brand, matches the intended execution, and follows any publisher or brand requirements. Branding knowledge : Ability to design materials true to the brand identity of product and style guidelines set. Project Goals : Ensure work is in line with the goals of the project, and that client needs are met. Omnichannel Production Skills: Able to seamlessly switch gears between design and production in both the print and digital disciplines. Makes corrections to layouts (art and copy) as indicated by brand team or client. Reviews corrected pages for accuracy and completeness of corrections Collaborates with Art Directors during preliminary/concepting stages of work to provide composite artwork utilizing Photoshop and/or Illustrator or other current software. May also assist in creating or editing charts, graphs, logos, etc. Adheres to and monitors agency guidelines related to file naming, file and folder management, scanning, mechanical builds, prepressing, disk prep, back-up/archiving, and un-archiving of digital files. Keeps Studio Manager informed when said guidelines are not being followed. Prepares files correctly, professionally to specification with file build efficiencies Organizes and maintains a level of quality control over master art and master logos Assists in developing brand guidelines with Art Directors (colors, logos, master artwork, style) when called upon to do so Releases production-ready files or build kits as specified Communication : Open communication with supervisor to share progress of work and design and communicates with art team. Is proactive in finding solutions for the project. Time management : Manages time wisely across jobs, meets agreed upon deadlines and is accountable and responsible for their work. Experience : Knowledge of agency functions or applicability of experience, previous design experience in digital and print. Background/experience and skills 5+ years of experience Pharmaceutical advertising agency experience a plus Agency experience preferred Print experience is a plus Proficient in: Figma (a must) Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and presentation design (a plus) Deadline driven, detail oriented, and organized Contract Type : Permanent Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.