Creative designer job description

Reporting to the Head of Design, the Designer will work across all of The Washington Post's native advertising solutions platforms including digital, mobile, video, and live events.

In this role, you will elevate and expand our portfolio of offerings, elevating the Creative Group to be steps ahead of competitors, by developing high-quality, informed and best-in-class designs for our client partners across pre-and post-sale processes. You will support the retention and growth of partnerships by telling compelling visual stories across mocks and deck designs for RFPs, and full campaign designs across a variety of formats (social, website, video). The ideal candidate is first and foremost a visual storyteller, believing that great design and ideas are media-agnostic and can be articulated on any platform. In this hands-on role, you will be part of a tight-knit team that is collaborative and nimble, working on multiple projects at a time, and you'll coordinate extensively with Product, Technology, Development, Marketing, Production, and Editorial to execute various visual marketing solutions. We are looking for candidates with refined aesthetics, visual fluency, and a high understanding and aptitude for mobile-first and mobile front-end design.
Responsibilities
Identify and develop new mobile-first products, designs and solutions that meet client and market needs and position The Washington Post as a leader in innovative digital advertising Work closely with Marketing & Project Managers to develop custom materials for proposals that promote various Washington Post platforms Participate in creative brainstorms in response to RFPs to generate innovative visual concepts Coordinate with the Marketing team to create promotional materials that drive revenue and maintain brand integrity Collaborate closely with Brand Strategists and Content Creators to make visual concepts come to life Develop and maintain a library of high-quality creative executions across platforms, stock imagery, templates, spec guidelines, demo videos, etc.Present digital advertising solutions to clients/brands/agencies and to internal teams Collaborate with the Head of Design and other Digital Designers to build digital advertising solutions for a wide range of client partners, focusing on mobile-first designs

Requirements
Knowledge of information architecture, usability, and UX/UI Design, with particular focus on mobile-first best practices Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, XD, Illustrator minimum) and thorough understanding of the mobile front-end and web production process Understanding of user-centered design and development processes across several digital touch points Ability to conceptualize and execute digital campaigns and display advertising including animation and interactivity for desktop and mobile Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts/Graphic Design/Visual Communications or commensurate experience4-7 years as a Digital Designer working with a creative team in Marketing, Advertising, Media or Publishing; agency experience a plus Digital video, animation, and motions graphics experience a plus Social media growth and innovation expertise a plus Experience in print, web and presentation design, including PowerPoint and KeynoteMust be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment Must be comfortable following design direction and implementing changes, while balancing strong design and meeting tight deadlines Unwavering attention to detail and an acute awareness that everything counts

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you Impact Tomorrow?
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Natick,Massachusetts,United States

Apple Retail

+ Passion for education and ability to instruct in a "hands-off" manner, letting users learn by doing.

+ Ability to teach small groups and coach multiple customers simultaneously.

+ Tenacity to work with users until they truly become independent and able to create on their own.

**Description**

As a Creative, your main role at the Apple Store is that of instructor, whether guiding small groups to learn or helping individuals complete projects. You use your presentation skills to act as a facilitator, helping users get set up, get trained, and get going. But you're also an excellent listener, taking the time to understand what each user hopes to achieve or learn. By adjusting your teaching style to each user's individual skill level, you maximize his or her understanding and your own time. You recognize that purchasing a new product can sometimes help customers attain their goals. You spend much of your time leading scheduled training sessions, but you're still comfortable interacting with store customers between those sessions. You're proud to enrich the lives of others - whether customers or team members - through teaching, in the way only a Creative can. Discover even more benefits of doing what you love. Apple's most important resource, our soul, is our people. Apple benefits help further the well-being of our employees and their families in meaningful ways. No matter where you work at Apple, you can take advantage of our health and wellness resources and time-away programs. We're proud to provide stock grants to employees at all levels of the company, and we also give employees the option to buy Apple stock at a discount - both offer everyone at Apple the chance to share in the company's success. You'll discover many more benefits of working at Apple, such as programs that match your charitable contributions, reimburse you for continuing your education, and give you special employee pricing on Apple products. Note: Apple benefits programs vary by country and are subject to eligibility requirements.

**Education & Experience**

**Additional Requirements**

+ •You're comfortable selling as well as teaching, helping your team members out as needed.

+ •You're self-motivated and self-directed, and can adhere to a tightly structured training schedule.

+ •You can be adept at recommending other in-store support options, such as business services and the Genius Bar.

+ •You'll need to be flexible with your schedule. Your work hours will be based on business needs.

+ •If you live in Colorado, please click here.

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We invite you to be part of our team of trailblazers dedicated to helping people discover and enjoy the outside. Come join us. Because on the inside we're all outsiders. And if it's outside, we're all in.

L.L.Bean is currently searching for a Creative Designer to join the Creative team located in Freeport, Maine.

* We welcome the opportunity for this role to be hybrid based at the corporate headquarters in Freeport, Maine, or to be based remotely in the following states: Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin.

Position Purpose: In this important role this person will be responsible for the artistic translation of brand strategy and marketing communication to consumers for Print, Digital, and Retail business channels. Utilizes demonstrated knowledge of design process from conceptualization through production. Ensures design consistency and quality meets L.L.Bean standards utilizing skills in problem solving and communication. Presents design concepts to Creative leadership providing appropriate business context within necessary parameters.
Responsibilities:

* Design and produce projects on schedule as assigned. Review layouts with Creative leadership.
* Participate in the conception and wireframing of assigned projects, providing creative input concerning presentation and execution.
* Partner with Photo Art Directors and Video team to ensure proper application and consideration of photography assets.
* Collaborate with copywriters on proper application of appropriate copy elements to ensure strategic solutions, synergy and consistency.
* Work closely with cross functional partners to interpret brief and to develop visual executions
* Attend creative scheduled meetings.
* Maintain awareness of retail industry, graphic design and marketing trends across channels and platforms and share with partners as appropriate.
* Provide clear specifications as required to Production partners.

Health and Safety Requirement: Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.

Education Level: 4-Year Bachelors Degree

Years of Experience: 2+ years

Skills and Qualifications:

* 2+ years related experience and portfolio demonstrating relevant work samples
* Understanding of how to translate and incorporate marketing goals and objectives into inspiring creative ideas and executions.
* Solid experience and understanding of paid and organic social platforms and creative best practices
* Experience concepting, creating, and developing web banners and website assets.
* Good understanding of business strategy and objectives
* Team player
* Detail oriented
* Good awareness of color, typography, texture and spatial environment when applicable.
* Good organizational skills and the ability to work to deadlines under pressure with conflicting priorities.
* Actively learns and applies new skills, techniques and procedures in own area of work.
* Understanding of best practices and key functionalities of multiple channels (i.e. catalogs, web, email, online advertising, retail).
* Preliminary understanding of company's branding, marketing strategy and target customer.
* Solid understanding of Adobe Creative Suite
* Proficiency with Office 365
* No direct report, may mentor others.

If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan. Because, when it comes to the outside-we're all in. Visit llbeancareers.com to learn more.

Being outside brings out the best in us, no matter where we come from or what we believe. At L.L.Bean, we value individual differences and encourage our co-workers to be themselves - because the uniqueness of each individual makes L.L.Bean better.