Senior Designer

Chase Design Group; South Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Environment

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

End of Year Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

A creative agency is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to bring brands to life across various disciplines. This role involves strategic package design, brand identity development, and collaboration with creative teams. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and a strong portfolio. The position is hybrid, based in South Pasadena, with a competitive salary range of $85,000 - $95,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional design experience with a strong portfolio showcasing package design.
• Exceptional design and typography skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proven experience in brand development and creating visual systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute and contribute to strategic package design and brand identity.
• Create visually compelling design systems across different mediums.
• Present concepts clearly and effectively, articulating design strategies.

Skills

Graphic Design

Typography

Brand Development

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Visual Arts

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly creative and strategic Senior Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team at Chase Design Group. This role is ideal for a design professional who thrives on bringing brands to life across multiple disciplines, including strategic package design, brand and identity development, in-store displays, digital and physical environments. You will be a key contributor in shaping compelling brand narratives and creating visually stunning work that helps us Chase the Uncommon. This role is Hybrid and expected to be in the LA studio at least 1-2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Execute and contribute to strategic package design, brand architecture, brand identity, and multi-channel brand experiences.
• Develop and apply brand storytelling elements, characters, tone of voice, and visual equities to support brand execution across channels.
• Create visually compelling design systems that adapt across different mediums, including retail environments and shopper marketing.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors and Design Directors, taking direction and guidance as needed.
• Present concepts clearly and effectively, articulating design strategies and rationale.
• Contribute to in-store displays, environmental graphics, and digital/physical environments as part of brand campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional design experience with a strong portfolio showcasing package design, brand architecture, brand identity, and multi-channel brand experiences.
• Understanding of strategic brand building and positioning: brand story, character, tone of voice, visual equities and how it affects execution.
• Exceptional design and typography skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proven experience in brand development and creating visual systems that adapt across different mediums.
• Strong understanding of retail environments, including shopper marketing and in-store visual merchandising.
• Strong understanding of the print production process ensuring design intent is carried through completion.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design tools.
• Experience with Figma and/or other prototyping software is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and strategies effectively.
• A collaborative outgoing spirit and the confidence to take creative risks.
• Ability to take direction and guidance from Creative Directors and Design Directors.
• Actively seeks to understand assigned brand and its landscape (e.g. Brand positioning, key competitors, store landscape, consumer targets & insights).

Compensation

The yearly salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible & Entrepreneurial Working Environment
• Employee Events, Lunches, Outings, and More
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Monthly employer contributions
• Employee medical reimbursement program
• Vacation Leave (increases with tenure) and Sick Leave
• Major Federal Holidays
• Two Week EOY Office Closure
• Summer Fridays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• End of Year Discretionary Bonus (based on overall annual studio profitability and individual performance)
• Annual Educational Development Reimbursement

Our Company

Our Company Chase Design Group is a strategically driven creative agency with offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Bristol UK. As a creatively versatile, team-oriented group we are able to take on diverse projects that challenge us creatively and keep our work exciting.

We work with multiple global brands and have a strong focus on strategy and creative development for small and large consumer-packaged goods companies, including Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, and Nestlé, among many other brands.