Digital Designer at Vaco, LLC
San Diego, CA 92130
About the Job
We're looking for a talented digital designer who can take concepts and ideas and create visual representations for digital media. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable. Collaborating with multiple teams across the company, the digital designer should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into designs that connect with and delight our customers. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of brand guidelines and be able to execute the right style and layout for every project and medium.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams on a wide range of materials that may include: web pages, interactive collateral, display ads, social media content, email banners, etc.
- Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity.
- Develop concepts and execute new and original content by determining the appropriate usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout.
- Manage the design and uploading process for all project materials, based on best practices for using a content management system.
- Ability to source stock imagery and video with composition and layout in mind.
- Work on a wide range of projects and media, using various software programs to visualize and develop innovative digital designs that meet business goals (Adobe CC, Figma, etc.).
- Obtain input from managers to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand guidelines, express ideas accurately, and represent the company appropriately.
- Work independently as well as cooperatively within the marketing team to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and balance project implementation based on workload, which may include several simultaneous projects.
- Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities.
- Update and maintain internal repositories for designs, photography, video and templates.
Qualifications
- 3 or more years of experience in a professional digital, interactive or graphic design role
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, art, or related discipline
- Knowledge of content management systems
- Animation, video, photography, interactive or motion graphic experience a plus
- Exceptional visual design skills and creativity
- Strong knowledge of relevant design software, including Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, etc.
- Excellent communication skills
- Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Desire to continue building skill set with education and training
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.