Design Associate

Reporting to the Creative Director, Art, you’ll work alongside art directors, copywriters, and senior designers to create compelling work across campaigns, content, and brand experiences. You’ll have opportunities to contribute creatively, develop your skills, and help shape a growing brand while learning from a team that cares deeply about the work and the people behind it., * Design and produce creative assets across brand campaigns, digital, social, print, and other channels.

• Collaborate with art directors, copywriters, and senior designers to bring creative concepts to life through thoughtful, well-crafted design.
• Apply and contribute to EFE’s visual identity, ensuring work is consistent with the brand while exploring fresh ways to express it.
• Bring strong attention to detail to typography, layout, composition, color, and production quality.
• Participate in creative reviews, share ideas, and contribute design solutions that make the work stronger.
• Explore new design techniques, tools, and technologies to continually grow your skills and creative capabilities.
• Prepare and deliver accurate, production-ready files across a variety of formats and platforms.
• Incorporate feedback thoughtfully, manage multiple assignments, and collaborate with teammates to deliver high-quality work on schedule.
• Stay curious about design, culture, and emerging creative trends, bringing new inspiration and perspectives to the team.

This is a role for a creative thinker and hands-on maker with a great eye, strong design fundamentals, and a desire to keep getting better. Someone who cares about the details, finds inspiration everywhere, and brings fresh ideas and thoughtful solutions to the table., * 2-4 years of professional design experience, ideally in an agency, creative studio, or in-house environment.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative potential, visual taste, attention to detail, and versatility across different types of design work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma, with an interest in motion, animation, or emerging design tools considered a plus.
• A solid foundation in typography, composition, color, visual hierarchy, and design principles.
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects while collaborating closely with creative teammates.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Openness to feedback, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to continually improve your craft.
• Curiosity about design, culture, technology, and the world beyond financial services.
• A passion for making things look, feel, and work better.

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