The Company We Keep is more than just a name, we believe it defines who we are and how far we can go. We are all about the people: about building an ecosystem, a group of diverse talented individuals that collaborate to create extraordinary work sharing a common vision and goals.
Teamwork is everything to us. We know that it takes a very special group of people to do what we do.
The Company We Keep is looking for an experienced Midweight Designer to join our team, creating extraordinary stories for us in house and for our clients.
Working closely with our producers and design team, you will be a self-starter and love delivering the best possible solutions, including broadcast quality pieces, for all of our projects. You are inquisitive, approachable and inclusive.
You will enjoy working in a fast-paced agency environment with a hugely talented team, in addition to incredible partners and customers.
The Role We Offer
* The role of mid-weight graphic designer involves creative delivery of design assets from brief to concept to final art across a wide variety of projects. These include print, signage, event collateral, swag, and storyboards for animation.
* Design and develop high-quality brand assets and communications materials, executing layout, illustration and design and ensuring all design adheres to the brief, specifications, style and brand guidelines.
* Taking ownership of a brief from concept through to final delivery; creating design solutions for brand engagements, activations and strategic campaigns for our clients.
* Developing brand guidelines, creative toolkits, design templates, and visual design solutions.
* Working across print, digital marketing campaigns, brand guidelines, virtual and live events and broadcast
* Championing creativity across the wider team.
* Sydney based role with remote flexibility
The Traits You’ll Have
* You are an enthusiastic, positive, kind person who is an Approachable member
* of our team.
* Actively listens and has an objective, collaborative approach to problem solving.
* You are Inclusive, you aim to have a true understanding of our customers,
* their customers, and every person we interact with during every single project.
* You are friendly and engaging, with no ego, and mature interpersonal skills.
* You are Inquisitive, seeking out learning opportunities and are curious about
* the world around you. Desire to take on new opportunities with a positive attitude and find creative solutions to challenges, learning from people and situations around you.
* A never settle attitude, with an ability to manage changing priorities
* Ability to work collaboratively with the design team and the wider team at The CWK, including producers, account services and freelancers.
* A love of all things creative and a keen interest in emerging design, technology and cultural trends.
* An inherent desire to create solutions with real world relevance and impact.
* Continually pushing the bar creatively and strategically in multiple industries and across multiple disciplines.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail, and aptitude to work quickly and methodically to meet deadlines..
* Ability to receive and act on constructive feedback.
The Experience You’ll Bring
* Degree level education or equivalent experience in design or related discipline
* 3-5 years’ minimum industry experience
* Solid experience as a best-practice midweight designer with a strong portfolio that demonstrates creative thinking and high quality design solutions across a broad range of projects and communications
The Skills We Need
* Ability to problem solve and think creatively, assist the creative and wider team in developing concepts and ideas to put into action across multiple disciplines
* Experience with engaging and impactful design techniques for digital, print and live events.
* Understanding of animation and environment (3D) design.
* Good communication and presentation skills.
* Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator), G Suite and Microsoft (specifically Powerpoint). Illustration skills a bonus
* Basic experience with After Effects and Figma
* Experience with file preparation for small and large scale print production, and digital assets
* Knowledge of Ui and UX design
* Accept and act on constructive feedback and endeavour to improve and grow in your
* professional career
* Effective client collaboration skills, coordinating a range of projects and multiple changes
* Ensuring all design adheres to the brief, specifications and brand guidelines
* An ability to work quickly and methodically to meet deadlines with a never settle attitude