Graphic Designer/Artist (Remote)

GRAPHIC DESIGNER / ARTIST

SLAM MARKETING + MEDIA is a Miami based agency supporting clients in multiple industries with various marketing, advertising, media, and special projects. We are in search of a rock star graphic designer to join our team and support the needs of our evolving business and clients.

The ideal candidate will have strong creative skills and ideas along with a portfolio of work to demonstrate their passion for illustrative design and typography. This candidate will be well versed and experienced in working with different design platforms and programs to support the customized needs of each client. Due to our client portfolio, we need someone with a full understanding of traditional and digital design with the capability to tell stories visually.

This will be a ‘contract to hire’ position with the opportunity to grow as we grow. The candidate will work remotely and be expected to participate in weekly meetings, as needed, either in person or via
Zoom / Google Meets / etc. The role reports directly to the CEO and will require the use of your personal tools including computer/phone/design programs for work. Estimated hours per week will range from 30+ with an expectation that SLAM will be the top priority in the candidate’s portfolio of clients.

Design Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Digital Media (e-blasts / display / retargeting / social media content)
• Traditional Media (print ads / billboards / posters / banners / direct mail)
• Websites and Landing Pages (creation / maintenance / multi-platform use / HTML)
• Social Media Content (Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / LinkedIn)
• Collateral Creation (office suite / presentations / brand standards)
• Email Marketing

Experience / Proficiency Required in the following:

• Excellence in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Working knowledge of Sketch, Canva, Dreamweaver, HTML5, CSS, Adobe Animate, Premier and/or After Effects is a plus
• Understanding of Microsoft Office, Trello, Google Suite (docs, sheets, calendar)
• Comfortable Using Website Platforms: (Wix / WordPress / Shopify / Weebly / etc.)
• Content Creation: Static images, moving GIFs and video
• Email Marketing: Mailchimp, ConstantContact, Salesforce

Additional Responsibilities include:

• Management of content subscriptions (iStockPhoto, Shutterstock, etc.)
• File asset organization and management for all artwork (Egnyte / Google Drive / DropBox / etc.)
• Participation in strategy sessions and creative brainstorming with SLAM and/or clients

• Oversight of SLAM brand guidelines and applicable ongoing design elements and evolution
• SLAM team member support for all team initiatives and projects, as needed
• Input and guidance as it pertains to new and ongoing SLAM/client design projects

Necessary Skillsets include:

• Solid understanding of Pre-Press / Production / Traffic / Digital Design
• Ability to assimilate information quickly, make decisions and act appropriately in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• FLEXIBILITY and ENTHUSIASM
• Time Management and Accountability
• Fluency in written & spoken English and Spanish preferred

Additional Items to Make You Our Top Candidate:

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design or Visual Arts plus 2-3 year’s relevant graphic design experience

• Agency experience a plus but not required
• Problem solver with an enthusiastic attitude
• Knowledge of / Experience in both B2B and B2C design concepts
• Current Portfolio / Website / etc. and Updated References

We are looking to hire immediately.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Experience:

• Graphic Design: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Application Question:

• Can you please include examples of artwork/portfolio or a website that showcases your designs?

Full Time Opportunity:

• Yes

Work Location:

• One location

Hours per week:

• 30-39

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Company's website:

• www.slammm.com

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/SLAMMMInc/

Work Remotely:

• Yes