What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Designer position at Gatesman?
Who We Are:
With office locations in Pittsburgh and Chicago, Gatesman is a privately held, fully integrated marketing communications agency with expertise in advertising, digital, analytics, public relations, social media, and performance media. We don’t shy away from the unknown and thrive on the speed of business. We solve business challenges by using data, and a human filter to fuel our marketing solutions- whether it’s building brand awareness, improving reputation, launching new products, or publishing brand narratives. We maintain our client relationships with an industry leading tenure of 7 years on average.
Our agency is frequently named as being one of the Best Places to Work as voted by our own employees, and continuously earn an 90% satisfaction rate in blind annual surveys among our clients and employees. Gatesman serves clients nationwide in Healthcare, Higher Ed, Energy, Financial, Retail and B2B.
Position Summary
We’re looking for a Senior Designer who’s ready to make their mark, grow their career, and wow our clients. This creative powerhouse will develop big ideas, produce work that works, and build a book full of outstanding campaigns for clients in a variety of industries.
Bring your energy. Your taste. Your skills. Your hunger. Create your next chapter at Gatesman.
Why imagine yourself at Gatesman? You’ll join a team that values collaboration, curiosity, and courage. We set you up for success by surrounding you with A teammates. We’ll challenge you to make the best work of your life, and you’ll inspire your teammates to do the same. And we’ve got the benefits and work-life balance to support you as a whole person. Spoiler: Taking care of our great people is the foundation of our great work.
Expect to work on conceptual campaigns, digital media, brand activations, and ideas that transcend any media. Expect to share your expertise. Expect to deliver bullet-proof rationale for your creative choices. And expect to have a blast.
Ready? We can’t wait to meet you.
What You’ll Do:
Gatesman Benefits:
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With office locations in Pittsburgh and Chicago, Gatesman is a privately held, fully integrated marketing communications agency with expertise in advertising, digital, analytics, public relations, social media, and performance media. We don’t shy away from the unknown and thrive on the speed of business. We solve business challenges by using data, and a human filter to fuel our marketing solutions- whether it’s building brand awareness, improving reputation, launching new products, or publishing brand narratives. We maintain our client relationships with an industry leading tenure of 7 years on average.
Our agency is frequently named as being one of the Best Places to Work as voted by our own employees, and continuously earn an 90% satisfaction rate in blind annual surveys among our clients and employees. Gatesman serves clients nationwide in Healthcare, Higher Ed, Energy, Financial, Retail and B2B.
Position Summary
We’re looking for a Senior Designer who’s ready to make their mark, grow their career, and wow our clients. This creative powerhouse will develop big ideas, produce work that works, and build a book full of outstanding campaigns for clients in a variety of industries.
Bring your energy. Your taste. Your skills. Your hunger. Create your next chapter at Gatesman.
Why imagine yourself at Gatesman? You’ll join a team that values collaboration, curiosity, and courage. We set you up for success by surrounding you with A teammates. We’ll challenge you to make the best work of your life, and you’ll inspire your teammates to do the same. And we’ve got the benefits and work-life balance to support you as a whole person. Spoiler: Taking care of our great people is the foundation of our great work.
Expect to work on conceptual campaigns, digital media, brand activations, and ideas that transcend any media. Expect to share your expertise. Expect to deliver bullet-proof rationale for your creative choices. And expect to have a blast.
Ready? We can’t wait to meet you.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop bold, strategic, and unexpected concepts that align with brand vision and business objectives
- Design across branding, digital, print, motion, environmental, and beyond
- Offer consistent excellence in typography, composition, and storytelling
- Present work with clarity, passion, and a strong point of view to creative leads and clients
- Collaborate across teams with strategists, writers, and developers to bring ideas to life
- Stay ahead of cultural and industry trends, integrating emerging media and new tech
- Manage workflow to meet deadlines without compromising quality
- 4–6 years of design experience in branding, digital, editorial, or related fields
- A portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking and an impeccable eye
- Mastery of typography, color, layout, and composition
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, taking and giving direction to push the work further
- A deep understanding of design systems and identity developments
- Motion design, animation, photography, videography, or digital prototyping skills
- Experience with production, vendor relations, or packaging
- An insatiable curiosity and passion for design, culture, and storytelling
- A relentless drive to create work that inspires, challenges, and endures
- A tendency toward optimism and a growth mindset
Gatesman Benefits:
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available on the first day of employment
- FSA/HSA’s
- 401k with an employer match
- Unlimited PTO
- Flex Friday’s
- 13 Holiday’s including time off between Christmas and New Years
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Strong culture and supportive working environment
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Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
