Wall-to-Wall Studios is hiring: Senior Graphic Designer in Pittsburgh

Job Description

Designer (Print and Digital)

Wall-to-Wall Studios is looking to grow the team in our Pittsburgh office, and we have an opening for a Senior Graphic Designer.

We're a creatively driven Branding Agency that wields the power of design to lift up brands, people’s daily experiences, and the places we live.

W|W is a fast-paced collaborative environment focused on delivering innovative, effective work. Presently, W|W operates with a hybrid model, based on 2 in-office days and virtual/remote working opportunities for the other days of the week.

In the Senior Designer role, the individual can expect to create logos and robust identity systems, develop brand guidelines, design publications, print components, and environmental packages, create websites, UI, & digital design systems, and develop integrated marketing and advertising campaigns.

The candidate will lead conceptual development, support production needs, and oversee multiple creative projects for clients, while simultaneously being a hands-on contributor within the agency.

This is a position for those enthusiastic and curious about all things design and who are always looking for a better way to do things. It is anticipated that this individual will have opportunities to contribute to projects led by the W|W Honolulu office.

About You

• You work well with others and appreciate the benefit of working with a multidisciplinary team to bring great things to life.
• You’re a clear, polished communicator and can clearly convey your ideas.
• You want to grow. You’re always learning something new. You look for opportunities and welcome feedback.
• You’re flexible. You can handle ambiguity. You can learn new things to deliver on a project. You deal well with changing scopes and project goals.
• You’re a problem solver. You relish in finding sustainable solutions to real-world problems that help businesses and organizations meet their goals. You’re invested in the outcome.

Responsibilities

• Create smart, compelling creative solutions across a wide array of integrated branding touchpoints including print, digital/UI, interactive/multimedia, and motion graphics
• Oversee projects from concept through launch across all media
• Report to the Creative Director and assist the team in the execution of all aspects of our projects
• Work closely with other team members, including other designers, developers, strategists & writers
• Provide guidance and mentoring for other members of the creative team
• Move comfortably among multiple projects, each with various audiences
• Participation in collaborative ideation/brainstorming
• Work within identified budgets, meet all deadlines
• Attend/manage photo sessions, video production/editing, and other broadcast-related tasks
• Work closely with outside agency collaborators and partners
• Direct and supervise print-proofing and press-check approvals
• Stay current on all industry trends

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with an Advertising Agency/Design Studio/Branding Firm
• An established portfolio that showcases integrated campaigns and your strategic creative thinking
• Strong conceptual, problem-solving, and execution skills
• Ability to understand and identify key strategic issues and develop creative solutions
• Proven track record of utilizing best design principles and typography, coupled with strong conceptual design skills
• Advanced knowledge of UI (user interface) and digital design best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret creative direction to the team and clients
• Comfortable leading client presentations
• Must be organized and very detail-oriented
• Works efficiently, proactively, accurately, and independently
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products
• Experience in managing and inspiring junior staff, fostering teamwork, and idea exchange
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, working well under pressure
• Bachelor's Degree of Arts or Fine Arts preferred
• Be familiar with our work before you apply
• Love what you do, have a great attitude

Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, portfolio or portfolio link, resume, and salary parameters. And — don’t phone it in on the cover letter.

Please help us understand why you are a good fit for W|W.

This is a full-time position in the great state of Pennsylvania.

Sorry, no relocation package is offered.

About Us

Founded in 1992, W|W infuses design and strategy with empathy and insight to elevate brands through visual identities, immersive digital experiences, and integrated campaigns.

With offices in Pittsburgh, PA, and Honolulu, HI, W|W maintains a diverse clientele, working with local and national entities, ranging in size from regional nonprofits to Fortune 500 publicly traded companies.

We're always interested in meeting creative, intelligent, talented, dedicated team players with a sense of humor. (Hey... maybe that's you.) Good luck.

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Wall-to-Wall Studios, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer.

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