Visual Designer / Full Time / Paid
Washington DC US
https://morningconsult.com/jobs/?gh_jid=5031666002
Morning Consult is looking for a Visual Designer to join our talented team of creatives to support design efforts across multiple divisions.
Role Details
The Role:
The ideal candidate will be able to work with the Editorial, Marketing, Operations, and Client Services teams to present Morning Consult’s brand with detail-oriented quality of work. Some of the projects and efforts will include marketing/analysis reports, data visualizations, news story visuals, web pages, Fortune 500 client presentations, and a range of digital communication products. Additionally, this person should be excited to tell stories through data, using Morning Consult’s public opinion polling. The Visual Designer will work closely with the Design Director to maintain brand and editorial standards and create high-quality assets and designs for these projects.
Ideal candidates should have a drive for continuous learning and an ability to adapt to a fast-paced, data-focused environment. The Visual Designer will have the opportunity to learn and develop a unique variety of skills from illustration and data visualization, to layout and interactive web experiences. This omni-divisional position requires the designer to work collaboratively with other creatives as well as editorial staff and marketing and client managers to produce compelling visual solutions.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Work directly with Marketing Managers, Client Services stakeholders, and Design Director to draft and design dynamic visual materials
Maintain technical knowledge of best practices related to data visualization graphics, color, typography, illustration, layout for digital projects
Develop visual materials for marketing campaigns, news stories, social media content, interactive data pieces for web content
Design a wide range of communication deliverables including but not limited to: website landing pages, interactive dashboards, infographics, data visualization, and presentations
Ability to apply consistent and functional branding (brand guidelines) across multiple media types
Collaborate across divisions and teams to produce impactful, data-driven work
Be eager to learn and grow as a designer and constantly improve through continuous learning and feedback
Assist with professional development and passively mentor more junior designers on the team
Skill/Attributes Required
Desired Skills:
We view this section as a guide, not a checklist. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t satisfy every single bullet on this list!
2-5 years of Experience
BFA/BA/BS degree or equivalent
Portfolio demonstrating outstanding design experience
Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD). Experience with Sketch, Figma, and/or Invision is a plus
Proficiency in PowerPoint and Microsoft Office
Knowledge of Web Design and/or UI/UX best practices
Experience with animation/video production is a plus
Experience translating data into beautiful and clear visualizations
Strong attention to detail and a solid foundation in visual/digital design principles and layout
Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and adapt to a variety of brands
Excellent ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects independently while paying strict attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to take critique, criticism, and instruction well and apply suggestions appropriately
Apply/Respond by:
07/02/2021
Send: CV/Resume
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