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Colibri Collective is looking for a dynamic, visionary Senior Graphic Designer who can elevate our award-winning team to new heights. The ideal candidate will possess a creative spark, a passion for innovation, and the ability to drive our projects forward with exceptional skills and unique perspectives.

 

Colibri Collective is the first Latina-owned digital marketing firm in Phoenix, Arizona, and named one of the Best Places to Work by Phoenix Business Journal. We are an award-winning full-service marketing agency providing a collective of talent with experience and expertise in all things marketing. Colibri Collective serves a wide range of clients varying from the political, non-profit, and education sectors. Our focus is to deliver elevated strategies that ignite emotion and most importantly, results.

 

Our partnerships with clients are the cornerstone of our success. We specialize in marketing for progressive causes and ideals that build a better world. Our portfolio includes K-12 and higher education institutions; Latinx, BIPOC, and other special interest groups; independent expenditures nationwide; human rights advocacy organizations; healthcare services and educators; and nonprofits.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Design materials that are on-brand and aligned with the design direction provided by the Creative Director. This includes working within existing designs while also creating fresh and innovative designs.

• Design across multiple channels such as marketing collateral, logos, digital ads, style guides, presentation decks, mailers, billboards, print ads, email templates, etc.

• Customize artwork for multiple clients working within a template, following specs, and adhering to brand guidelines.

• Save work in a structured, organized way following naming conventions.

• Deliver work that meets the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

• Use effective time management and organizational skills to maintain effective workflow and meet deadlines for all projects.

• Present work with clarity and confidence. Be able to fully explain creative choices made to arrive at submitted work, both verbally and in written form.

• Understand file formatting: size, resolution, vector vs. raster, CMYK vs. RGB, spot color vs. process, bleed/trim/live area, the difference between file types, and what they are used for.

• Demonstrate creative thinking and stay abreast of the latest design trends, tools, and techniques.

• Select appropriate fonts, colors, and images to enhance the visual appeal of designs and effectively communicate the desired message.

• Collaborate with copywriters, photographers, and other team members to ensure cohesive and integrated design solutions.

• Photo selection and basic photo editing as needed.

• Work on branding guidelines for any of the branding projects.

• Participate in client meetings to discuss creative direction, attend standing creative brief meetings, and internal client planning and brainstorming meetings.

• Produce website assets for developers.

• Make proactive design suggestions that support broader strategic/marketing initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in design, advertising, or a related field

• A minimum of (5) years + professional-level experience is required; (3) years as a senior graphic designer. 

• Strong portfolio that includes multichannel, collateral, and integrated, campaign work including political design.

• Demonstrate proficient expertise in Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Blender software as required by the job role.

• Recognize that meticulous attention to detail is essential for ensuring projects are delivered punctually, within budget, and in alignment with the designated strategy.

• Demonstrate creative conceptualization skills.

• Proven track record in leadership and experience in working in multiple political cycles.

• Must exhibit strong graphic design abilities, an understanding of the fundamentals of design (typography, imagery, storytelling, conception), experience working in a digital-forward environment, and the ability to direct and effectively communicate said knowledge with creative and non-creative colleagues.

• Must exhibit outstanding design judgment and working knowledge of the client's business challenges to achieve the highest possible standards for all materials requiring design across all mediums.

• Experience in digital design and marketing with the understanding and ability to direct the design of interactive and immersive experiences.

• Experience in basic website design and bilingual is a plus!

 
COMPENSATION
$66,500 to $69,500 based on experience + bonus based on performance
 
BENEFITS

• 14 paid holidays

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401K with employer matching

• Profit sharing

• Joining a collaborative, upbeat team!

 
SCHEDULE

Monday to Friday.
Must be able to work on site. Remote work is not available for this position.

At The Colibri Collective, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of a disability, we will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.