Onward Search Hiring for Senior Graphic Designer Job at Van Nuys, CA Full Time

Our Retail client is looking for a Sr Graphic Designer to join their team in Van Nuys, CA!

You will will work directly with the Creative Design and Marketing teams to concept, design, develop, and implement all print, digital, or video related marketing materials and communications that support the brand strategy.

Conceptualize and create intuitive, engaging, and brand-consistent projects for use in digital experiences and traditional marketing campaigns including advertising and trade shows

Participate and collaborate in conceptual development and design ideation with company executives and members of the marketing team to define creative strategy

Leads when assigned the creative process by presenting well-developed and strategic creative solutions to meet all project objectives

Responsible for designing/ producing and managing projects with high accuracy (including basic die line structures, logo design, typography, color studies, photo retouching, preparing files to printer/ vendor, etc.)

Develop, design and execute all print related marketing materials as briefed

Assists in photoshoot art direction and scheduling, and image retouching

Lead junior designers on the team as assigned to develop and design visual communication materials that support the brand strategy and external vendors

Consistently research, identify and share current industry design trends and competitive reviews as they relate to the brand

Prepares prototypes and designs for brand presentations

Write engaging and persuasive headlines, product descriptions and collateral for all consumer communications

Contribute to the development of compelling copy that differentiates the consumer brand and stays true to the brand voice and attributes: Modern, Clever and Innovative

Contribute to the development and delivery of content and programs with high engagement rates and strong positive brand buzz

Identify and create engagement opportunities that will help grow the Munchkin audience and increase brand awareness

Qualifications:
3+ years related work experience in graphic design across digital, trade and brand

Experience working with packaging engineers for implementation of designs and transfer of visual assets preferred. CPG or in-house experience highly preferred

Must be able to design within specific product categories and manage release schedules

Possess a good design “flair”, a broad thinker and able to offer a variety of design solutions

3+ years of copywriting experience in both print and web, with emphasis in CPG branding is A PLUS

Employer Details:
Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.

Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.

Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.