Senior Designer

500 Studio looking to add a Senior Designer to our creative team in our Columbus Ohio office As a Senior Designer you will be responsible for the development and design of merchandising marketing and promotional communications in support of our big brand industry leading clients The ideal candidate has experience collaborating with other teams as you will partner closely with others on the creative team including art directors and copywriters to deliver work that aligns with client objectives and strategic direction This specific Senior Designer opportunity at 500 will require an advanced motion skillset due to the nature of the work they will be dedicated to What Youll Do Develop creative ideas concepts campaigns and insights that will drive consumers to reactCreate visually appealing and innovative design conceptssolutions to communicate the brand message across all platforms including but not limited to video advertisements print and digital campaign assets social media graphics email campaigns packaging and other promotional materialsWill work off of client creative briefs to come up with new design strategiesideas or refresh the current when needed; Will also be expected to look beyond the brief when necessary to independently problem solveEnsure brand consistency across all design deliverables adhering to brand guidelines and maintaining agency quality standardsUtilize best practice design techniques to transform conceptual ideas into polished designs; Including but not limited toAnimationmotion designTypography color shape and layoutIllustration Will manage multiple projects simultaneously often on extremely tight and changing timelinesCollaborate and communicate design concepts with internal creative team to build a culture of innovation excellence and accountability Work with cross functional teams such as account service production and project management to ensure high quality execution on creative deliverablesBe a strong partner and influencer of the creative processProvide guidance and mentorship to junior designers fostering a positive and collaborative team environmentWhat Youll Need Bachelors degree in Graphic Design Visual Arts or a related field preferred; andor equivalent work experience5 years of professional design experience Must have a portfolio of projects showcasing not only motion graphic capabilities but across traditional print and digital as well Knowledge of the production process including proofingExpert use of Adobe CS After Effects Photoshop InDesign IllustratorExperience creating presentations required Keynote is a must have or a must learnMust possess a mastery of motion typography illustration color shape and designAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously Excellent communication and collaboration skills; You will need to clearly and effectively articulate design thinking and creative choices Attention to detail attention to detail & attention to detailKeen eye for aestheticsAbility to work in a fast paced environment manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlinesMust be able to work independently with little supervisionPrior marketingcreative agency experience highly preferredQSRfood photography experience is an added bonusExperience with generative AI web development andor 3D modeling is a plus