BCforward
Graphic Designer
BCforward, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Graphic Designer 3 for an opportunity in Redmond, WA
Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.Position Title: Graphic Designer 3Location: Fully RemoteAnticipated Start Date: - ASAPPlease note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.Expected Duration:
6 Months ContractJob Type:
Contract and RemotePay Range:
$45/hr. - $50/hr.Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).Requirements:Typical Day in the Role* Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is to create Microsoft templates* Key projects: This role will contribute to producing Microsoft Designer templates.* Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will require the designer to use their background in graphic design in combination with generative AI technologies to create, review, and edit Designer templates. A portfolio showcasing high quality graphic design work (note: not UX/UI) is required. Examples should show an understanding of style, composition, and typography. Familiarity with and examples of text to image AI technology use should be provided (can be sent separately if not available in portfolio). Candidates should be highly organized and detailed oriented while able to work with high volumes and scale. Microsoft sponsor is also looking for someone who is proactive with communication as this job will be mostly heads down.Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition* What makes this role interesting? - This role provides the opportunity to be creative in utilizing and contributing to cutting edge AI technologies transforming the creative landscape.* Unique Selling Points: Benefit from ample opportunities for learning and development, with access to the latest tools and techniques in both generative AI.Candidate Requirements* Years of Experience Required: 3+ overall years of experience in the field.* Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Visual Arts, or a related field is required to be eligible for this role.* Disqualifiers: Candidates who do not have a portfolio demonstrating graphic design skills.* Best vs. Average: The ideal candidate has examples of strong style, composition, and typographic work while being excited to move into work involving AI technologies.* Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on meeting deadlines, over time gaining ownership and able to work independently.Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience1. Minimum 3+ years' experience with Graphic design.2. Minimum 3+years' experience with high volume creative work.3. Some familiarity and work with text to image AI technology.Hard Skills Assessments* Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: ASAP.* Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include one 30 min call with the Microsoft sponsor where candidate will showcase their portfolio and talk about their experience with work relevant to the role.* Required Candidate Preparation: Candidates should have a portfolio prepared prior to the assessment along with examples of text to image AI work (can be 1-3 examples).Job Description:We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Graphic Design Specialist with a strong background in design principles, particularly in style, typography, and composition layout. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the visual quality of our AI-generated outputs, balancing creative and business priorities. Our environment is fast-paced and innovative, focusing on scale and high volume while maintaining quality, so the ability to pivot, learn quickly, and stay agile is essential. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology and be part of an industry-transforming journey.Key Responsibilities:* Utilize design principles to assess and make decisions on design quality of prompt visual outputs.* Review and edit design prompts, ensuring clarity.* Have a user empathy lens to create functional and visually appealing content.* Manage a high volume of work efficiently, maintaining quality while focusing on scale.* Quickly adapt to changes and learn new tools and techniques in a fast-paced environment.* Collaborate with other team members and design lead to integrate design feedback and improve outputs.* Embrace a growth mindset, actively seeking feedback and striving for continuous improvement.Qualifications:* 3+ years of relevant design experience.* Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Visual Arts, or a related field.* Figma, Adobe Creative Tools, PowerPoint.* Proven experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in style, typography, and composition layout.* Familiarity with and examples of text to image AI technology use (can be sent separately if not in portfolio)* Excellent visual, written, and verbal communication skills.* Ability to work under tight deadlines and pivot as needed.* Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.* Comfortable with receiving and implementing constructive feedback.Preferred:* Experience with copy writing or editing for clarity and grammarBenefits:BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.About BCforward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 224293 when responding to this ad.
Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.Position Title: Graphic Designer 3Location: Fully RemoteAnticipated Start Date: - ASAPPlease note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.Expected Duration:
6 Months ContractJob Type:
Contract and RemotePay Range:
$45/hr. - $50/hr.Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).Requirements:Typical Day in the Role* Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is to create Microsoft templates* Key projects: This role will contribute to producing Microsoft Designer templates.* Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will require the designer to use their background in graphic design in combination with generative AI technologies to create, review, and edit Designer templates. A portfolio showcasing high quality graphic design work (note: not UX/UI) is required. Examples should show an understanding of style, composition, and typography. Familiarity with and examples of text to image AI technology use should be provided (can be sent separately if not available in portfolio). Candidates should be highly organized and detailed oriented while able to work with high volumes and scale. Microsoft sponsor is also looking for someone who is proactive with communication as this job will be mostly heads down.Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition* What makes this role interesting? - This role provides the opportunity to be creative in utilizing and contributing to cutting edge AI technologies transforming the creative landscape.* Unique Selling Points: Benefit from ample opportunities for learning and development, with access to the latest tools and techniques in both generative AI.Candidate Requirements* Years of Experience Required: 3+ overall years of experience in the field.* Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Visual Arts, or a related field is required to be eligible for this role.* Disqualifiers: Candidates who do not have a portfolio demonstrating graphic design skills.* Best vs. Average: The ideal candidate has examples of strong style, composition, and typographic work while being excited to move into work involving AI technologies.* Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on meeting deadlines, over time gaining ownership and able to work independently.Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience1. Minimum 3+ years' experience with Graphic design.2. Minimum 3+years' experience with high volume creative work.3. Some familiarity and work with text to image AI technology.Hard Skills Assessments* Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: ASAP.* Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include one 30 min call with the Microsoft sponsor where candidate will showcase their portfolio and talk about their experience with work relevant to the role.* Required Candidate Preparation: Candidates should have a portfolio prepared prior to the assessment along with examples of text to image AI work (can be 1-3 examples).Job Description:We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Graphic Design Specialist with a strong background in design principles, particularly in style, typography, and composition layout. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the visual quality of our AI-generated outputs, balancing creative and business priorities. Our environment is fast-paced and innovative, focusing on scale and high volume while maintaining quality, so the ability to pivot, learn quickly, and stay agile is essential. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology and be part of an industry-transforming journey.Key Responsibilities:* Utilize design principles to assess and make decisions on design quality of prompt visual outputs.* Review and edit design prompts, ensuring clarity.* Have a user empathy lens to create functional and visually appealing content.* Manage a high volume of work efficiently, maintaining quality while focusing on scale.* Quickly adapt to changes and learn new tools and techniques in a fast-paced environment.* Collaborate with other team members and design lead to integrate design feedback and improve outputs.* Embrace a growth mindset, actively seeking feedback and striving for continuous improvement.Qualifications:* 3+ years of relevant design experience.* Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Visual Arts, or a related field.* Figma, Adobe Creative Tools, PowerPoint.* Proven experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in style, typography, and composition layout.* Familiarity with and examples of text to image AI technology use (can be sent separately if not in portfolio)* Excellent visual, written, and verbal communication skills.* Ability to work under tight deadlines and pivot as needed.* Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.* Comfortable with receiving and implementing constructive feedback.Preferred:* Experience with copy writing or editing for clarity and grammarBenefits:BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.About BCforward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 224293 when responding to this ad.