Heard Creative is a female-founded creative agency based in Rochester, NY that’s currently looking to network with driven and detail-oriented Designer/Art Directors to help support our team with temporary workload surpluses or specific project needs as they arise. Our ideal candidate is skilled at working with and evolving established creative and is capable of ideating, developing, and executing original creative concepts. You should be able to function both autonomously and collaboratively with our team, and have a holistic understanding of basic design principles and their applications. This role is 100% remote and candidates would be responsible for their own equipment and software licenses.
WHAT YOU’LL DO: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborative Iteration: Actively participate in creative brainstorms and iterate on designs based on internal feedback and client direction to achieve the best possible output.
- Champion Brand Integrity: Maintain and advocate for brand consistency across all touchpoints, ensuring alignment with established brand standards.
- Present and Rationalize: Participate in internal reviews, presenting creative work and providing clear rationales for design decisions.
- Asset Optimization: Refine existing design templates to improve visual impact while ensuring technical feasibility for final production and 100% error-free delivery.
- Collaborate Effectively: Communicate ideas accurately and effectively, both internally and externally, valuing clarity and compassionate candor.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING: REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Design Portfolio: Original creative samples highlighting versatility and craft in advertising/marketing communications.
- Professional Background: 2 or more years of creative design experience within an advertising agency.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and experience within Google Workspace (Gmail, Chat, Calendar, Slides) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint).
- Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence, effective communication, and a collaborative attitude.
- Proactive Mindset: A genuine passion for design, continual learning, and evolving ways of working with strong attention to detail.
WHAT YOU’LL GET: COMPENSATION & ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Hourly Flexibility: $25 - $40 hourly, based on experience. Please make sure your own salary requirements are within this range before applying.
- Balanced Schedule: East-coast availability, with some overlap required with our core hours (10am-4pm).