A PORTFOLIO IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
Job Overview Kraus Marketing is seeking a talented and versatile Full Time Contracted/Freelance Designer to join our creative team. This role will work across a diverse range of clients and industries, creating everything from branding and social campaigns to websites, digital marketing, motion graphics and print collateral. Our client roster includes brands across multiple industries, including tobacco and cannabis , so candidates must be comfortable creating marketing and promotional materials for these industries as part of their overall workload. You'll collaborate closely with our creative, strategy, digital and account teams to concept and execute thoughtful, engaging design solutions. Projects vary from day to day, so we're looking for someone who is equally comfortable developing a brand identity, designing a social campaign, creating motion graphics, laying out a website in Figma or producing polished marketing collateral. Key Responsibilities
- Concept and design creative across a wide variety of clients and industries, including tobacco and cannabis
- Create social media graphics, digital ads, email campaigns and other digital marketing assets
- Develop logos, brand identities, brand guidelines and supporting visual systems
- Design websites, landing pages and digital experiences with a strong understanding of UX/UI principles
- Create print and digital collateral including brochures, flyers, presentations, direct mail, signage and promotional materials
- Develop and refine creative concepts based on client briefs, strategy and feedback
- Create campaign concepts that translate cohesively across multiple channels
- Create motion graphics and animated content for social media, digital advertising, campaigns and other digital experiences
- Prepare final artwork for print and digital production, ensuring accuracy and proper specifications
- Collaborate on website and digital layouts using Figma
- Design responsive email layouts for platforms such as HubSpot and MoEngage; basic
HTML/CSS
knowledge is a plus
- Collaborate directly with clients and present creative work as needed
- Utilize AI tools as part of the creative process for ideation, exploration, image generation and production efficiencies
- Maintain brand consistency while adapting creative across different platforms and formats
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment Qualifications
- 4+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in an agency or multi-brand environment
- Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of work across branding, digital, social, web, motion and print
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects
- Strong motion graphics and animation skills, with experience creating content for social and digital platforms
- Experience with Figma and designing for responsive web and digital experiences
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, including PowerPoint, Word, Google Slides and Google Docs
- Comfortable working with AI tools and incorporating them appropriately into creative workflows
- Strong understanding of typography, layout, color and visual hierarchy
- Familiarity with email marketing platforms such as HubSpot, MoEngage or similar
- Basic
HTML/CSS
knowledge is a plus
- Understanding of print production and preparing production-ready files
- Excellent attention to detail, organization and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities
- Comfortable receiving creative direction and collaborating with a larger creative team
- Must be comfortable working on tobacco- and cannabis-related accounts and creative Bonus Skills
- Experience developing brand identities and visual guidelines
- Strong UX/UI and digital design experience
- Video editing experience
- Experience designing integrated marketing campaigns
- Experience with gamification or interactive digital experiences
- Experience with AI-powered creative tools for image generation, concept development, production and workflow efficiencies
- Previous experience working with regulated industries, including tobacco, cannabis or alcohol
- Understanding of digital marketing and how creative supports campaign strategy and performance Why Work With Kraus Marketing We're a dynamic, award-winning agency working with clients across a wide range of industries.
Our designers have the opportunity to work on everything from brand development and websites to social campaigns, motion graphics, digital marketing, print and larger integrated creative initiatives. You'll work alongside a collaborative creative team, gain exposure to a diverse mix of clients and project types, and have the opportunity for this freelance role to grow into a full-time position. To Apply Please submit your resume and portfolio. A brief note about a recent project or campaign you're especially proud of is optional.
A PORTFOLIO IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
Pay:
$30.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 - 40.0 per week
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Morristown, NJ 07963