Designer

Avoq is seeking a designer who turns imagination into polished creative deliverables. You’ll work on behalf of our diverse roster of clients in developing breakthrough designs spanning all media (paid, earned, shared and owned). So if you are a talented creative thinker who solves problems with innovation and style, we can’t wait to talk to you.This role may report into our Chicago, Washington, D.C., or New York City office.

WHO YOU ARE

• A creative that keeps strategy and user experience central to your thinking and your work
• A designer who obsesses about craft, color, composition, typography and design systems
• An effective communicator who positively influences people and outcomes
• Organized, flexible, committed, hates being bored
  

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work independently or with a team to deliver design solutions 
• Fluent in design principles and impeccable typesetting practices
• Can handle a high volume of projects ranging from print collateral to digital deliverables
• Produce a variety of high quality of deliverables including logo systems, branded collateral, digital experiences (UI/UX), social media assets, trade-shows and environmental signage, data-visualizations, illustration, motions design, etc.
• Distill business objectives into visual aesthetics that drive results
• Present and discuss the work with clarity and confidence, both internally and with clients
• Identity creative insights that lead to design systems and solutions
• Oversee print production and vendors
• Manage multiple deadlines and project workflows
• Contribute to new business and Avoq marketing efforts
• Mentor junior designers on best practices, offering thorough feedback, ideas and solutions

Requirements

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• 2-4 years of experience and an online portfolio demonstrating past success in design solutions
• Current on creative tactics and emerging marketing and communications trends
• Understanding of user-experience design and digital best practices
• Command of the Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Able to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior ad agency or design firm experience and/or an design school degree, but a stellar portfolio and experience without a degree will be considered

Benefits

Avōq prides itself on the kind of innovation that is only achieved through inclusive collaboration and equal opportunity.  Maintaining a diverse staff of first-class talent (including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ communities, and others from historically underrepresented groups), and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators and advocates. 

The salary range for this role is $55,000 - $70,000

We offer a uniquely rich benefits package to support our team’s quality of life outside of work that includes: 

·    100% Company-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

·    Paid parental leave

·    401(k) contributions

·    Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

·    12 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off 

·    Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year

Avōq also provides necessary assistance or modifications to the application process for prospective candidates. If you need support, please reach out to Talent@teamavoq.com and include your full name and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.