Job Details
FGS Global is a leading global strategic communications and public affairs communications consultancy, helping clients navigate complex environments. Formed by the merger of four of the world s most respected advisory firms, FGS Global maintains a global network. We pride ourselves on building an inclusive and personal culture, where everyone feels part of the fabric of our business and shares in our success. Our colleagues are encouraged to be candid, take responsibility for their actions and act with the highest integrity.
FGS Global is seeking a is seeking a talented and collaborative designer to join our in-house Creative Studio, interacting with clients, account teams, and other designers, creative directors, writers, videographers, and producers. This position is based in our Washington, D.C. office with potential option to be fully remote in a different location.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with the brand team for a key Fortune 10 client to adopt and co-develop market-leading digital and print materials for internal and external use
- Create and design digital and social banners
- Contribute current design and technology best practices and apply them to our projects
- Create design solutions for infographics, reports, detail-rich layouts and publications, style guides, brand logos, print and digital advertising, and interactive assignments across platforms
- Time manage and provide hour estimates to Project Managers on new design projects and assignments
- Always striving to find work efficiencies across design digital and print as well as be confident using your skill sets on a range of projects from website design, mobile design, and ecommerce design to brand development, digital and print campaigns, banner promotions, PowerPoint templates, emails, and landing pages
- Proactively meet budget estimates and schedule deadlines
- Clear and articulative presentation and communication skills
ATTRIBUTES
- Minimum of 3 5 years of experience in a creative (agency or in-house) environment
- A portfolio demonstrating successful print, digital and social media layout designs
- Possess a strong understanding of user-centered design principles, excellent visual design skills and solid technical know-how. You should also be a problem-solver with the ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure
- Understand and can apply digital best practices
- A solid understanding of digital media as well as the marketing industry at large; an ability to adapt and stay current with the changing landscape of technology
- Experience taking ownership of assignments from start to finish and engender confidence at all levels
- Strong communication skills: verbal, written, and interpersonal
- Solid background in the following disciplines:
o Digital (Web/Application) and print design, advertising and brand design
o Website creative development, UX/IA (User Experience/Information Architecture), interactive design, and content strategies
- Solid knowledge of the latest versions of applicable programs. Adobe Creative Suite CC (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Sketch, etc.). Motion graphics and animation experience is a plus
- Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite to ensure effective interaction with in-house account teams in the agency including PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Mac OS X
Please include a link to your online portfolio with your application.