GRAPHIC DESIGNER
In your cover letter, please answer these questions:
1. Look into BlackPaint’s mission and tell us why you share our passion for it. (If you’re not truly into it, this isn’t the job for you.)
2. Of everything listed under the “Apply If You” section, what two or three points are your greatest strengths?
3. Why are you interested in joining BlackPaint?
OVERVIEW
Full-Time
Salary + Benefits
UPDATE: In light of COVID-19, we’ve slowed down our plans to hire. That said, we still hope to connect with candidates we’re interested in during this time so that we can be ready to move forward when things calm down. So go ahead and apply if you’re qualified, just keep that in mind. Take good care of yourselves and each other.
Heyyy graphic designers with 3+ years of professional experience creating visual communications to convey messages in a meaningful, emotionally-compelling way across all kinds of mediums: We’re growing our women-owned agency and are looking for designers who care about our mission.
Beyond client-driven work, BlackPaint also has many agency-driven initiatives that support our mission (art installations, events, general trouble making and advocacy, merchandise/store). This role will work on both client and agency-driven projects to design everything from billboards and buttons to newsletters and social media content … all that are meant to make noise, touch hearts and inspire action.
This is a full-time position mostly working from our Milwaukee studio with some flex remote hours. Salary based on experience.
• Have a BFA in Graphic Design (or comparable degree/experience)
• Are an expert in Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
• Have 3+ years experience as a full-time designer working in a team environment where you’ve collaborated with strategists and/or copywriters
• Have very strong typography and layout skills
• Have experience designing identities and identity systems for brands or campaigns
• Are comfortable taking direction and feedback
• Work quickly and accurately
• Have experience and/or willingness to work on an “all-hands-on-deck” small creative team and wear many hats
• Have strong organizational skills and can manage your own projects and timelines from start-to-finish without losing track of the details
• Are a multi-tasker and quick learner
• Have above average written and verbal communication skills
• Are self-motivated and an independent thinker
• Are a thoughtful, flexible, positive teammate
• Have experience working with printers and print production processes
• Are responsible af and have references to back that up
• Have a genuine passion for advocacy work and our mission
• Have an interest in or experience with illustration, animation or photography
• Have experience with website design
• Have worked in an agency or small studio environment
• Have experience in creative concepting