Assistant Digital Media Designer

We are looking for a Digital Media Designer for a top entertainment company in Washington DC! Our client is looking for a detailed Assistant Designer to join their team. The Assistant Designer is comfortable working across digital platforms in addition to our multiple print products. They possess high quality design skills and can closely collaborate with members of graphics, cartography, interactive, photography and other special publications departments to plan, shape, design and produce our highest quality products. The Assistant Designer is responsible for creating imaginative solutions, with a keen eye for design and typography – especially when creating bespoke issues, layouts, and digital storytelling. The ideal candidate will have a strong design sensibility and some experience with editorial content. We will consider candidates who have a strong leaning either to design or user experience, but editorial judgment skills are a must. We are looking for a self-starting design peer with self-management skills, who is an enthusiastic collaborator, readily willing to take on tasks outside of the wide range of responsibilities for the betterment of the company and the team.

• This role is onsite Monday-Thursday, and remote Fridays.
• Contract duration: 4 months (opportunity to extend/convert)

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, plan, shape, design, and produce layouts
• Commission and art direct illustrators and collaborate closely with the editorial and photography departments, along with the rest of the Creative Team.
• Work with the production department to color proof, responsible for Production and Preflight for release of multiple print products
• Continuously communicate effectively with managers, peers, and all other project stakeholders, ensuring high quality work and best practices.
• Collaborate with design managers to maintain production schedule

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Design) or equivalent• Minimum of 2 years of experience in hands-on design or user experience role(s) OR Minimum of 2 years of experience using design to develop engaging content based experiences across print and digital media for consumer audiences
• Fluency with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Comfortable with digital storytelling and UX design.
• Keen eye for typography and story packaging.
• Strategic thinker with a solutions-based mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator with strong collaboration skills.
• Positive attitude with an eagerness to be involved with many different projects, and excited to push them to the next level.
• Driven self-starter with ability to handle and prioritize simultaneous projects and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment
• Portfolio demonstrating application of your ideas and work

Preferred Qualifications

• Publishing or editorial design
• Digital / UX experience
• Experience using Figma

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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