Owen Design Co. is a sunshine-filled branding and design studio. We work hard for nice people. We take our work much more seriously than we take ourselves. ODCo is seeking a Senior Designer who loves working on a small team with big ideas. As a small business, each person at ODCo plays a handful of roles. This marvelous human will create and support the development of concepts, structure, and functionality of design artwork for branding, web, and print projects. ODCo is a values-based studio focused on authenticity, integrity, pride, and merriment. We are driven, and we are silly. There’s no corporate ladder here — just a bunch of quirky creatives going all out to make our clients look good. We celebrate each other and congratulate a job well done. We give back to our community. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the experience requirements 100%. On-the job training may be provided for the right candidate.

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RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS

• Development of creative concepts, direction, and approaches for a variety of projects, parameters, and industries across brand, digital, print, and environmental design

• Ensure a high standard of visual execution across all projects

• Work with team members and clients to deliver creative execution that is on brief and on brand

• Carefully interpret creative guidelines to produce accurate design/art direction deliverables

• Supervise and coordinate freelance illustrators, photographers, designers, and videographers

• Ensure project compliance with brand standards, project scope, objectives, and requirements

• Review and confirm accuracy and quality of printer proofs and digital prototypes

• Conduct press checks and other on-site vendor quality control supervision

• Manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions

• Prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for a variety of brand, print, and digital applications

• Ensure projects are completed with high quality and on schedule

• Troubleshoot problems as they arise with the creative team, vendor, and/or partner

• Ensure accessibility implementation and quality control

• Identify operational opportunities and recommend work process improvements

• Maintain a positive outlook and a penchant for problem solving

• Work effectively and calmly under deadlines

• Continuously seek, give, and learn from feedback

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills

• Plan and manage time effectively

• Work both independently and as part of a team

• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and attention to detail

• Maintain exceptional organizational skills

• Have excellent people skills and a sincere interest in each client’s business

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BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience with creative teams in an agency or in-house

• Designing for brand development, email and web design, direct mail, social media, and infographics

• Technical skills for long-form publication design, A/B testing, and variable data

• Experience with financial, non-profit, environmental protection, education, community service, or mission-driven organizations is a plus

• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), working knowledge of After Effects, Canva, and Sketch (or Figma)

• Familiarity working with a small team

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To Apply

Please submit your resume (via PDF or URL) — along with work samples and references to swan@owendesignco.com. No calls, please.

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