Money Fit by DRS
Senior Designer
Money Fit by DRS, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
We are seeking a new team member for an exciting opportunity as a full-time Senior Designer to join a dynamic, creative team at Throughline, a premier visual information design firm. Throughline seeks a candidate who is a self-starter, organized, and skilled in strategic communications, project management, data analysis, and customer outreach.
Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.The Senior Designer will work with clients and strategists to synthesize concepts, words, and metaphors into powerful visuals that tell compelling stories. Using a variety of mediums, the Senior Designer will create solutions that are tangible, memorable, and accessible.If you are interested in joining our team, we are looking for "whole-brain thinkers" with a passion for problem solving in areas such as technology, customer experience, logistics, and information systems, balanced with experience in internal and external communications, and a flair for graphic design.Key Functions:
Design conceptual graphics and strategy maps based upon brainstorming sessions, receiving direction from account teams.Build and prepare files for vendors and clients using industry best practices.Review concept sketches and/or mock-ups with the art director and account teams.Create working compositions, iterations, and final designs using Adobe Creative Suite.Required Skills:
Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design or a related field of study.Minimum of 5 years' experience working on a design team, for a creative agency, or in an analogous field.Possesses strong knowledge in principles of graphic and visual design, information layout, and printing specifications.Proficient across web, print, motion graphics, illustration, typography, layout, and production.Fluent in the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, specifically: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere.Able to communicate effectively with clients, including pitching and presenting creative concepts, as well as applying a strategic mindset to synthesize direction and feedback.Possesses a strong aesthetic sense, conceptual skills, and ability to bring messages to life. Can clearly communicate ideas through different mediums.Desired Skills:
Proficiency in the following computer skills: SketchUp, Keyshot, Miro, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Overlord.Should be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret security clearance.Knowledge or experience working with government clients is a plus.Throughline Inc. is an enterprise design & strategy firm, headquartered in Washington, DC, with additional locations in Charleston, SC and Pax River, MD. We are strategists, designers, and communication experts committed to building powerful visual tools that inform and inspire stakeholders to work toward the success of their organization. Throughline is a 2016 Davey Award winner and a three-time recipient of Inc. Magazine 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies. Visit www.throughline.com for more information.Additional Information:
We value a cover letter as a pitch for how you are qualified for and interested in this position, and as a formal writing sample.Throughline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.The Senior Designer will work with clients and strategists to synthesize concepts, words, and metaphors into powerful visuals that tell compelling stories. Using a variety of mediums, the Senior Designer will create solutions that are tangible, memorable, and accessible.If you are interested in joining our team, we are looking for "whole-brain thinkers" with a passion for problem solving in areas such as technology, customer experience, logistics, and information systems, balanced with experience in internal and external communications, and a flair for graphic design.Key Functions:
Design conceptual graphics and strategy maps based upon brainstorming sessions, receiving direction from account teams.Build and prepare files for vendors and clients using industry best practices.Review concept sketches and/or mock-ups with the art director and account teams.Create working compositions, iterations, and final designs using Adobe Creative Suite.Required Skills:
Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design or a related field of study.Minimum of 5 years' experience working on a design team, for a creative agency, or in an analogous field.Possesses strong knowledge in principles of graphic and visual design, information layout, and printing specifications.Proficient across web, print, motion graphics, illustration, typography, layout, and production.Fluent in the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, specifically: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere.Able to communicate effectively with clients, including pitching and presenting creative concepts, as well as applying a strategic mindset to synthesize direction and feedback.Possesses a strong aesthetic sense, conceptual skills, and ability to bring messages to life. Can clearly communicate ideas through different mediums.Desired Skills:
Proficiency in the following computer skills: SketchUp, Keyshot, Miro, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Overlord.Should be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret security clearance.Knowledge or experience working with government clients is a plus.Throughline Inc. is an enterprise design & strategy firm, headquartered in Washington, DC, with additional locations in Charleston, SC and Pax River, MD. We are strategists, designers, and communication experts committed to building powerful visual tools that inform and inspire stakeholders to work toward the success of their organization. Throughline is a 2016 Davey Award winner and a three-time recipient of Inc. Magazine 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies. Visit www.throughline.com for more information.Additional Information:
We value a cover letter as a pitch for how you are qualified for and interested in this position, and as a formal writing sample.Throughline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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