6+ month contract role

Innovation Designer contractor needed for the following:

The ideal candidate will be a design-driven, conceptual thinker and doer who loves to contribute to something and make a difference. They will take the “customer first” approach and find passion designing elegant user experiences. They will be a hands-on designer who is open to trying new things and experiment.

This role will act as a dedicated resource driving the visual aspects of design of new digital products and services.

As a member of our Innovation group, this role will work in a small team that does everything from conceptual thinking, to design and deployment of new products and partnerships to more than 3 million people around the world.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Breathe life into digital products, mobile apps, web sites, social media, banner ads, print items and more
• Collaborate with other creatives, strategists, developers, and your team
• Create compelling presentations
• Support development of logos and branding
• Make data-driven decisions

Qualifications/ Experience:

· Mastery of the Adobe Creative Suite, especially with PS, AI, and ID

• Understanding of UX/UI design best practices
• Understanding and application of typography
• General understanding of HTML, CSS
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Experience managing internal corporate relationships with Brand, Marketing, IT, and other teams is a plus
• Experience building websites using Squarespace
• A good eye for consumer user experience in other industries and how to explore, borrow from, and apply
• Interest in learning about and supporting user testing processes (Google Ventures design sprint, remote unmoderated testing, MS Desirability Toolkit, and other models to understand what customers are thinking and feeling)
• Education: Recommended BA or BS college degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or Web Design. Other design background is acceptable as represented in a strong portfolio of work.