Designer

BrandExtract; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BrandExtract in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Designer to work on diverse projects that include brand development and digital communications. This role involves collaborating with an Art Director, managing design projects, and ensuring high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in design, proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite, and 3-5 years of experience. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with a high sense of ownership.
• Solid knowledge of print and web production processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement brand identities with Art Director or Sr. Designer.
• Brainstorm and create design solutions for brand identity.
• Manage time across competing deadlines and project budgets.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Time management

Design software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in design or related field

3-5 years experience in agency environment

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Google Workspace

Microsoft Suite

Job description

The Designer works as a member of a project team. The Designer will be involved with a wide range of projects, including – but not limited to – brand development, logo and identity creation, print and digital communications, advertising, direct marketing and experiential design. This position will also be involved in the strategic, creative and production processes, which can include collaborating with senior executives, industry partners, clients, their customers and our internal design staff.

Beyond delivering on these efforts, the Designer brings strong attention to detail, especially around timelines, schedules, and budgets. They follow directions well, work effectively under the guidance of creative leads, and collaborate fluidly with teammates to deliver high-quality outcomes. As they grow into the role, they are expected to take the lead on select projects, manage their time efficiently across competing priorities, and stay conscious of budget considerations from concept through production.

BRANDEXTRACT CORE VALUES

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills, expresses visual and written ideas to the team, and keeps all team members updated and informed throughout the project.
• Continuous Learning: Exhibits a curiosity to use new technologies whenever possible, keeps up with the current tools in the industry and is efficient in their use, shares insights with the team, and takes advantage of the learning opportunities available to the team.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, commits to doing the best job possible, takes direction from managers and directors, keeps commitments set up by the schedule and scope, takes responsibility for their actions, and is a dependable teammate.
• Translates concepts and information into images, uses feedback to modify designs.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge, displays understanding of how job relates to others, keeps abreast of current developments and trends, requires minimal supervision, and uses resources effectively.
• Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information, identifies and resolves problems efficiently, and works well within a group to solve creative and strategic problems.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual goals, maintains a positive team spirit, remains open to others’ ideas, provides feedback, and puts team success above individual interests.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works directly with an Art Director and/or Sr. Designer to implement established brand identities to a wide variety of projects and clients
• Brainstorm ideas and concepts that will help develop brand identity
• Creates brand concepts and design solutions
• Understands business and strategic goals for the client
• Takes the lead on select projects, managing time effectively across competing deadlines and remaining mindful of project budgets and scope

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represents the agency at creative/professional/civic functions
• Stays up to date on design trends and technologies

ACCOUNTABLE

• Quality and accuracy of clients’ projects, as well as the agency’s overall creative output

QUALIFICATIONS

• Self-starter who has a high sense of ownership
• Bachelor’s degree in design preferred, or related field experience that demonstrates clear knowledge of print and web production and design processes and procedures
• Solid knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Google Workspace, Microsoft Suite
• 3-5 years experience working in an agency environment or related internal position
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong analytical skills – critical thinker with ability to proactively solve problems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and switch tasks frequently
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Hands-on experience using A.I. tools to support and enhance the creative process