The Design Principal – Video leads and manages a range of complex creative solutions from concept through final execution, with an emphasis on concepting, directing and creating video and motion graphic work. In addition, they will oversee a small team of graphic designers, ensuring work reflects strategic direction and meets brand guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute business strategies through creative, video presentation and digital design for internal and external materials; manage projects from initial creative kickoff through production
• Provide creative direction, cross-training and mentorship to small team of graphic designers
• Collaborate closely with creative team members, cross-functional partners and marketing leadership to transform business objectives and complex concepts into innovative creative solutions that further the development of our brand across platforms and channels
• Ability to challenge standard practices and apply new and different ways of thinking to generate new ideas/opportunities, creating designs that push the expected creative boundaries while maintaining brand compliance
• Ensure client satisfaction by proactively managing expectations and providing timely, quality work; educate associates on cost-effective measures and processes; anticipate client critiques and provide rationale as well as multiple design concepts
• Present creative work, verbally expressing intention and clearly communicating visual ideas to clients, team members and leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related area of study, or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience; HS diploma or GED is required
• 8 years of work experience in Graphic Design
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship

Additional Qualifications

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Proven ability to concept, create and edit animation and motion graphics in Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro
• Highly motivated, strategic thinker with passion for producing and directing digital creative solutions and design systems
• Willing to foster an environment that encourages innovation, teamwork and development of unique and effective creative solutions
• Passion for staying current on evolving design tools, software and technology to enhance capabilities and deliverables
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-end strategic design with a focus on video and digital capabilities
• Ability to prioritize demands of your team, meet tight deadlines and balance multiple projects while maintaining a high attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in creating presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint and working knowledge of other Microsoft Office products
• Experience with concepting, creating and editing animation and motion graphics in Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro
• Experience in interactive design (e.g., responsive webpage concepts, digital style guides, data visualization)

Minimum Physical Job Requirements

• Constantly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, talk and hear
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Reporting Structure

• Reports to Manager in the Marketing - Creative department

Potential pay for this position ranges from $83,900.00 - $125,900.00 based on experience and skills. Pay range may vary by 8% depending on applicant location.

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