Apex Systems
Graphic/Visual Designer
Apex Systems, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
Job#: 2042597
Job Description:
Remote Contract positon through 6/27/2025 Potential to extend up to 18 months Rate: $50-$55/hr Typical Day in the Role * Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is focused meeting is working on Windows design, focusing on privacy for AI and other aspects related to Windows. * Key projects: * Key projects and initiatives include creating assets for marketing collaboration, motion and visual design assets, illustration, UX design * Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of responsibilities outlined in the JD. Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition * What makes this role interesting? * Unique Selling Points: * The opportunity to work on Windows 8 AI work, which can significantly boost a candidates portfolio, especially since its associated with Microsoft. * High visibility within the team and across teams, allowing for networking with the Windows team, marketing team, and broader studio initiatives. Candidate Requirements * Years of Experience Required: 10 overall years of experience in the field. * Degrees or certifications required: Associates degree in design and/or certificate in graphic design required. Bachelors degree in design or related field preferred * Disqualifiers: Portfolio is not included in submission. * Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain: * Excellent portfolio with strong visual design examples * Ability to communicate well with the team and is a team player * Previously worked at Microsoft on the Windows team. * Candidate is local to Redmond, WA is a huge plus. * Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on meeting deadlines, quality of work, and great collaborator. Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience 1. Minimum 10 years with Expert level visual design experience - using Figma to build motions video assets, edit videos. work with graphics and design static images 2. Minimum 10 years experience with 3D skillset 3. Minimum 10 years experience with UX design Hard Skills Assessments * Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: As soon as possible * Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include 2 round panel style * Required Candidate Preparation: Candidates should have examples from portfolio prepared to speak about prior to the assessment. Summary: The main function of a Graphic Designer is to create designs, concepts and sample layouts based on design principles and concepts. A typical graphic designer needs to have a high level of creativity and able to communicate their ideas to both internal and external clients. The ability to be flexible to client demands, work well under pressure and multi-task are required skills. Job Responsibilities: * Plan, analyze and create visual solutions to communication problems * Develop overall layout and production design of publications or web interfaces as they relate to graphic design * Prepare sketches or layouts to present to client * Create charts and graphs from data given Qualifications: * Associates degree in design and/or certificate in graphic design required. Bachelors degree in design or related field preferred * 10+ years experience required * Creativity, verbal and written communication skills and problem solving ability * Basic ability to utilize various forms of media, including print, electronic and film * Basic ability to visualize in 2D and 3D and understand aesthetic aspects of design * Previous experience using the computer to create layouts and generate new images * Experience with Adobe publishing and graphics software (w/UX, Illustration/creation of digital branding assets/3D art skill set) Design + Production background Able to work from Figmas to build motions video assets Able to edit video Able
Job Description:
Remote Contract positon through 6/27/2025 Potential to extend up to 18 months Rate: $50-$55/hr Typical Day in the Role * Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is focused meeting is working on Windows design, focusing on privacy for AI and other aspects related to Windows. * Key projects: * Key projects and initiatives include creating assets for marketing collaboration, motion and visual design assets, illustration, UX design * Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of responsibilities outlined in the JD. Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition * What makes this role interesting? * Unique Selling Points: * The opportunity to work on Windows 8 AI work, which can significantly boost a candidates portfolio, especially since its associated with Microsoft. * High visibility within the team and across teams, allowing for networking with the Windows team, marketing team, and broader studio initiatives. Candidate Requirements * Years of Experience Required: 10 overall years of experience in the field. * Degrees or certifications required: Associates degree in design and/or certificate in graphic design required. Bachelors degree in design or related field preferred * Disqualifiers: Portfolio is not included in submission. * Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain: * Excellent portfolio with strong visual design examples * Ability to communicate well with the team and is a team player * Previously worked at Microsoft on the Windows team. * Candidate is local to Redmond, WA is a huge plus. * Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on meeting deadlines, quality of work, and great collaborator. Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience 1. Minimum 10 years with Expert level visual design experience - using Figma to build motions video assets, edit videos. work with graphics and design static images 2. Minimum 10 years experience with 3D skillset 3. Minimum 10 years experience with UX design Hard Skills Assessments * Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: As soon as possible * Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include 2 round panel style * Required Candidate Preparation: Candidates should have examples from portfolio prepared to speak about prior to the assessment. Summary: The main function of a Graphic Designer is to create designs, concepts and sample layouts based on design principles and concepts. A typical graphic designer needs to have a high level of creativity and able to communicate their ideas to both internal and external clients. The ability to be flexible to client demands, work well under pressure and multi-task are required skills. Job Responsibilities: * Plan, analyze and create visual solutions to communication problems * Develop overall layout and production design of publications or web interfaces as they relate to graphic design * Prepare sketches or layouts to present to client * Create charts and graphs from data given Qualifications: * Associates degree in design and/or certificate in graphic design required. Bachelors degree in design or related field preferred * 10+ years experience required * Creativity, verbal and written communication skills and problem solving ability * Basic ability to utilize various forms of media, including print, electronic and film * Basic ability to visualize in 2D and 3D and understand aesthetic aspects of design * Previous experience using the computer to create layouts and generate new images * Experience with Adobe publishing and graphics software (w/UX, Illustration/creation of digital branding assets/3D art skill set) Design + Production background Able to work from Figmas to build motions video assets Able to edit video Able