Graphics Designer at ICONMA, LLC
New York City, NY 10011
About the Job
Graphics Designer
Location: New York City, NY
Duration: 6 months
Description:
Location: New York City, NY
Duration: 6 months
Description:
- Intermediate Level Designer - 5-7yrs. Of exp
- Education - BFA Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Animation, Illustration
- AfterEffects and Adobe Photoshop
- Must show ability to animate
- Job is Digital Ads on Social Media mostly for Food Content but could be looped into other Brands.
- Manager is looking for a designer/animator with 3-5 years of experience to join client on a contractor basis. You will report to the Food Network Digital NY. Design Director on the day-to-day creation and production of graphics for client. The main brand of focus will be Food Network Digital. You will work directly with the Design Director on different stages of projects.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with video graphics packages, social design, infographics, style guides
- Designing, storyboarding, animating, developing and executing graphics
- Incorporate feedback into design work
- Manage your time and workload to ensure graphics are delivered on time
- Optimization, organization and preparation of design files for final publishing
- Ensure that design files and assets are properly organized and maintained
- Draw from the brand's voice to conceive and build animations that bring stories to life
- Research, stay up to date and collaborate towards establishing improved workflows
- Sourcing images/footage as need for various projects
Required skills:
- BFA in Graphic Design /Motion Design or related field
- At least 3-5 years design and animation experience
- Expert-level knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator. Knowledge of sound editing programs a plus
- Strong command of typography, color, balance, scale, vector illustration and photo retouching as applied to design and motion
- Solid understanding of design standards (centering, kerning, leading, rags, etc.)
- Interested in Food, Lifestyle, and Travel
- Demonstrable awareness of social media trends and passionate engagement with services such as Direct-To-Consumer Content/Facebook/Instagram/Snapchat
- Strong understanding of social media, short form video and the Snapchat platform
- Team player and open to constructive criticism
About candidate:
- You are a strong designer with a critical eye with strong communication skills: in-person, written and digitally
- You are self-motivated and have impeccable organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- You have the ability to work unsupervised and collaboratively delivering against tight deadlines while meeting high-quality standards and expectations
- You can juggle multiple assignments while monitoring timelines and adjust your work as needed, prioritizing the most important pieces to achieve success
- You blend well with a team and possess the ability follow other team members
- You are collaborative and have a high degree of adaptability and flexibility
- You have excellent communication and follow-up skills and are capable of working on multiple projects in
various stages of design
- You shine with a 'can do' positive attitude and love collaborating with multiple teammates
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA prides itself on creating an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or disability.