Job Description
Graphic Designer – Digital Properties
Remote (United States)
At Cast & Crew, we’ve empowered creativity and supported the global entertainment industry for decades. Together with our family of brands – Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final Draft, Media Services, Sargent-Disc, and The TEAM Companies we operate as a combined entertainment technology and services provider offering industry standard screenwriting accounting software, digital payroll products, data & reporting, and a host of creative tools. The industry continues to move faster than ever, and the need for our expertise, our technology, and our people has never been greater. We are a production’s best ally every step of the way. #OneCastOneCrew
About Final Draft:
For over 25 years Final Draft has been the industry standard and market leader in screenwriting software. Final Draft software is the number-one selling screenwriting application in the world for professional and aspiring screenwriters, producers, directors, and industry executives. Final Draft provides a world-class product with world-class service and will continue to listen and respond to the needs of writers everywhere. Final Draft is proud to continue to work with our industry partners to improve the lives and careers of writers, including Hillman Grad, #Startwith8Hollywood, Women of Color Unite, the Geena Davis Institute, Seed & Spark, CAPE Fellowship, The Disruptors, Women in Film & TV and NALIP. Visit our website for more information.
Final Draft is part of Cast & Crew LLC, a family of individually innovative companies modernizing the ways in which content is created.
Senior Graphic Designer
Regular Full-Time
Position Overview
As a Senior Graphic Designer, you will play a crucial role in the creation of various assets for both print and digital collateral, with a primary focus on ecommerce materials. Working within brand guidelines, you will bring creativity and innovation to design compelling visual elements that elevate our marketing efforts. Your ability to maintain high-quality standards while ensuring efficiency will contribute to the overall success of our marketing initiatives.
Collaborating with multiple departments, you will prioritize and manage projects to meet design specifications and budget restrictions, ensuring that all deliverables are completed on schedule. As an integral part of the Final Draft marketing team, you will actively shape the look and feel of our brand, solidifying our position as the industry-standard screenwriting software.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop and design a wide range of materials for digital collateral, with a primary focus on ecommerce materials, including web pages, email marketing campaigns, social media graphics, and digital ads (60% of workload).
- Create visually appealing assets for print collateral, such as brochures, flyers, posters, and event materials (20% of workload).
- Perform retouching and image manipulation for marketing materials, ensuring visual consistency and enhancing overall aesthetics (15% of workload).
- Collaborate with marketing managers and cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and develop creative solutions that align with marketing objectives.
- Stay up-to-date with design trends and industry best practices, continuously seeking ways to elevate the visual impact of our marketing materials.
- Assist in maintaining and evolving brand guidelines, ensuring consistent representation of the Final Draft brand across all materials.
- Contribute to the development and execution of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) designs for our digital products and website.
- Support the marketing team in creating compelling visuals for presentations and promotional materials.
- Assist in managing and organizing a library of digital assets and design resources for easy access and reuse.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts, design, communications, or a related field preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in graphic design, with a strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of projects and styles.
- Solid knowledge of design principles, layout, typography, print, and web design.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and responsive design to create engaging web materials.
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD) and other relevant design tools.
- Familiarity with HubSpot or other marketing automation platforms is preferred.
- Excellent attention to detail and proactive approach to handling tasks, ensuring accuracy and consistency in deliverables.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- A creative thinker with a passion for design, always seeking opportunities to push the boundaries and explore new ideas.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and adapt to evolving project requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and ideas clearly and concisely.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in UI/UX design and creating visually appealing user interfaces for digital products.
- Familiarity with motion graphics and video editing tools for multimedia projects.
- Knowledge of SEO and digital marketing principles, enhancing the effectiveness of visual content in the online space.