Designer II

Designer II at Calculated Hire Designer II at Calculated Hire in Wheat Ridge, Colorado Posted in about 3 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Designer II Details:

3-month contract to hire Workplace method: Fully onsite M-F, 40 hours/week

Pay:

$35-$40/hr

Location:

Denver, Colorado Job Description Our client is a full-service, in-house ad agency focused on delivering high-impact creative grounded in business knowledge, creative expertise, and an invested passion for their brands. From copywriters to graphic designers and everything in between, their award-winning team brings a unique blend of skills to tell the story of their enterprise lines of business. Their award-winning team is one of the largest internal creative teams in Denver. They are looking for a talented and experienced full-time Mid-level Designer to join their growing creative team at the Denver/Englewood office. As a 5-day in-office position, this role offers the opportunity to fast-track your career growth in-house, crafting entertainment industry marketing assets as well as participating in brand evolution and enterprise event initiatives. We're looking for a creative problem-solver, strong decision-maker, and developing design expert who thrives on pushing creative boundaries and delivering exceptional results across digital, social, and broadcast platforms. Job Duties and Responsibilities Adept at navigating a diverse range of projects - from innovative conceptual thinking to cutting-edge digital production design. Manage simultaneous design projects across digital, social, and print under the guidance of an Art Director. Understand client's vision, requirements, and expectations, and translate them into unique designs. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring creative concepts to life that elevate our brand and drive engagement. Apply knowledge of industry trends, design tools, and emerging technologies to bring fresh and innovative ideas to the team. Assist in the implementation and testing of new design tools to improve team efficiency and output quality. Use generative technology to create conceptual work and refine it into polished, professional-grade creative that meets evolving industry trends. Skills, Experience and Requirements 3-5 years relevant experience working in-house or at an agency Ability and willingness to work in-office 5 days a week at Englewood location Online portfolio of work displaying a diverse range of strategic design and advertising projects that exhibit proficiency in design thinking and articulation High proficiency in Figma, including familiarity with components and design libraries High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) Some experience with prompting imagery in generative models (Nano Banana, Midjourney, etc) and using LLMs (Gemini, ChatGPT, etc) Familiarity with Google Workspace (Slides, Docs, gChat, Meet) Proven ability to work quickly on tight timelines with flawless execution Strong understanding of branding and marketing principles Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Organized and focused approach to executing design concepts Experience with animation / motion design and project management tools a plus