Designer

Penta’s Brand Strategy department is seeking a well rounded Designer with a keen eye for detail to join our team. This role involves developing a variety of creative assets across various mediums to support the execution of client projects. A successful candidate has 1-3 years of experience in designing at a creative agency or at an advertising/marketing agency. The candidate must have strong design and time management skills and the ability to interpret client needs. A successful candidate is intellectually curious, eager to learn and contribute, works well in teams, and interested in developing creative solutions that help scale the reach and resonance of important ideas.

• Design creative assets to be used for digital (displays, websites, social media), visual story boards, print, and OOH client needs 

• Push the boundaries of imagery, typography, color, pattern and texture to build compelling creative solutions

• Exhibit an impeccable design sense and a discerning eye
• Understand the specific business case and agreed-upon strategy for every project, with an appreciation for the client’s business and industry
• Maintain an active awareness of visual trends, technological advances and cultural nuances within the design landscape
• Look for opportunities to disrupt the visual landscape in service of great ideas
• Have the ability to think beyond static executions to address deliverables like motion design and interactive design
• Work productively and harmoniously as a teammate with those who share responsibility on day-to-day assignments
• Have a strong ability to prioritize work and manage their own time based on short and long-term needs
• Own the material application of design ideas across multiple executions (versioning)
• Under the direction of the CD, sees work through completion – including, versioning, quality assurance and proofing before final production

• Preferably a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience design for a variety of applications at a creative agency, marking/advertising agency, or in a related field
• Good judgment and imagination to be able to make recommendations for the visual elements of design systems, advertising campaigns, and presentations
• Strong familiarity with essential design software like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma 
• The ability to utilize AI and emerging technologies, where appropriate, to enhance efficiency, quality, and impact, while staying current on evolving capabilities and incorporating relevant innovations into day-to-day work
• Proficiency with workplace productivity tools including Slack, Google Slides, PowerPoint and Asana
• A demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple, competing assignments
• A demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team
• The ability to take initiative; motivated and self-starting
• Solid presentation skills and strong attention to detail
• A willingness to learn new skills and participate in new projects
• Be extremely detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Experience with motion graphics or animation is a plus
• Experience with HTML 5 is a plus

The base salary range for this position will be $65,000 - $85,000, depending on a candidate’s experience and qualifications as they relate to the position.