Designer

Position Summary:

CDK Global is looking for a Designer to join our in-house Creative team. The Designer will work closely with creatives, Marketing and other internal teams to produce on-brand multichannel pieces for Sales, Events and Human Resources. The ideal candidate will have strong insight and creativity, great time management and multitasking skills, an engaging portfolio of work, an incredible work ethic and a commitment to embody the CDK Global vision, core values and personality. CDK Global offers a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and flexibility to present alternative or creative approaches to projects. From national customer-facing campaigns and internal initiatives to social media postings and editorial content, you will be instrumental in shaping a consistent voice and visual presentation for the CDK Global brand.

Past work samples are required. Please present samples as an online portfolio or equivalent.

Position Responsibilties:

• Work on Tier 3 to Tier 2 projects while supporting the Senior Designer on Tier 1 campaigns. 
• Serve as a mentor for the Junior Designer 
• Produce attractive and effective designs for all media, including but not limited to print ads, digital ads, web banners, landing pages, direct mail and video 
• Adept at following brand style guidelines 
• Offer input to creative meetings and share ideas 
• Communicate with senior team members to receive feedback 
• Collaborate effectively with clients and other team members 
• Support the team throughout the execution of campaigns and projects 
• Flexibility in scheduling time as needed. Some extended weekday hours should be expected 
• Contribute new ideas, techniques and feedback 
• Communicate regularly with clients, project managers and other creative team members how attention to detail while working on multiple projects at different stages 
• Contribute and assist in the concepting of campaigns and projects with multiple deliverables while understanding the effect on the user experience and behavior 
• Manage multiple deadlines and multiple projects

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an agency, in-house agency and or marketing environment as an Art Director, Designer or similar role 
• College degree in graphic design or marketing-related field preferred 
• A strong portfolio demonstrating relevant experience in user-centric interactive design, print and advertising 
• Able to work both independently and in a collaborative, team-oriented environment 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong problem-solving skills 
• Strong understanding of creative process and design principles 
• Attention to detail and production execution 
• Follow project plan and timeline expectations from the beginning of the job to completion. 
• Assist in making sure projects stay on specific deadlines. 
• Well-versed in a Mac environment and Adobe CC software.
• Must know MS Office and other relevant industry software/tools. 
• Have a solid understanding of design and presentation applications, i.e. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and PowerPoint 
• Knowledge of web and digital trends, video concepts and email drip campaigns 
• Strong knowledge of fundamental visual and user experience design disciplines and principles 
• Good knowledge of creative copy 
• Be flexible and willing to adapt design ideas to meet technical criteria

Preferred Qualifications:

• Accept feedback and be able to work positively 
• Encourage others to share and explore ideas 
• Keep up with industry trends and competitive output

Compensation: $69,000 - $85,000