Overview:
Agron, Inc. is the exclusive US license for adidas Accessories. Our products include bags, backpacks, hats, socks, and underwear. This position reports into the Digital Content Creation Manager and is based at our office in Los Angeles, California; relocation is not included.
The Position:
The Part-time Digital Content Designer contract role is needed for approximately 12-24 hours per week mostly in our LA office at the rate of $30/hour. The position is responsible for assisting in the design of a wide variety of visual marketing assets across digital content and print media for athletic accessories. The role would work within the team through the entire process of defining creative brief requirements, visualizing, and creating graphics including illustrations, layouts, photos, store signage, product packaging, advertisements, multimedia design.
Position requires a self-starter, capable of working independently and delivering brilliant creative assets, with excellent communication skills and amazing attention to detail. Creative flair and a strong ability to translate direction into design is necessary.
Applicant must have the drive to seek out what is needed to get the job done and be comfortable working in a fast paced, team environment, owning multiple projects at once, with tight deadlines and quick turnarounds. Candidates must display a positive, self-starting attitude and work independently as well as within a team.
Key Responsibilities
· Study design briefs/templates and determine requirements across hats, bags,
backpacks, underwear and socks
· Conceptualize visuals based on design briefs
· Prepare creative concepts and present ideas
· Develop layouts, typography and other layout designs using software or by hand
· Use the appropriate color theory and layouts per Brand Guidelines
· Work with copywriters and creative lead to produce and export final assets
· Prepare content for use across various media (digital, physical, motion)
· Amend designs after feedback
· Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and meet brand guidelines
Requirements and Skills
· Proven graphic design experience.
· A strong graphic design portfolio of layout, typography, photography
· Expert in Adobe Suite & design software and technologies (such as Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator)
· A keen eye for aesthetics and details
· Excellent communication skills
· Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
· A competitive portfolio in Design, Photography + Editing, Advertising, or related field
· A 4-Yr Degree in Design, Advertising, or related field
· Flexibility in switching between projects/priorities when needed
Qualifications:
· DESIGN SKILLS – strong eye for visual composition, typography, photography, photo-retouching, digital design, multi-page layout, advertising copywriting, advertising visual design, communication design, design theory, visual art, illustration, pre-press, color theory.
· SOFT SKILLS – High level communication, artistry and creativity, analytical skills, time management skills, ability to collaborate, professional flexibility, passion and enthusiasm for design, confidence in presenting ideas, ability to multi-task, attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, an understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment, open-mindedness, and a willingness to accept feedback and make changes to designs. Detail-oriented and highly organized. Fluent in English (written and spoken).
· TECH SKILLS – IT skills with design and photo-editing software such as the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere) Ability to learn new computer programs and processes easily and quickly, can translate digital mediums and has a high level of organization to maintain content libraries and file management.