As a designer at Method Communications, you will work collaboratively across teams to develop ideas and strategies and deliver exceptional work that aligns with overall objectives for clients and campaigns. Bold and confident in your work, you bring contagious creative flair, originality and a strong visual sense to Method’s Marketing Services team. Passionate for your craft, you are able to advocate for design as a critical component of effective integrated communications.
Your natural curiosity helps to fuel your creativity, seeking inspiration and learning opportunities through all that you do. You are team oriented, a problem solver and eager to help find solutions to clients' evolving needs. You have the ability to strategize and execute complex projects including, animated social graphics, infographics, dynamic research reports, website design and digital campaign materials. You are equally happy to provide exceptional and consistent design solutions, for both our agency and the clients we serve. You are skilled in design, typography and video editing to communicate ideas and stories. You have a thirst for learning that continuously brings new ideas, new tools and new services to Method and our clients. You are incredibly creative and able to collaborate in your approach with business teams and marketing departments to come up with breakthrough designs. You have high-end design and typography skills and are expert using the Adobe Suite of design tools.
You are agile at brainstorming, coming up with custom graphics that transmit ideas across multiple platforms. You are also deadline driven, organized and detail obsessed. You have top notch interpersonal and communication skills but are also a self-starter, able to work independently from a group.
As a Graphic Designer, you report to our Director of Creative Strategy and work most collaboratively with marketing team specialists.
Responsibilities
Design strategic and creative process
Collaborates with clients and account teams to discuss and determine project aesthetics and design
Advises clients and team members on strategies to reach a specific audience or achieve specific outcomes
Use creative design software applications and tools from Adobe Creative Suite to turn client visions into reality
Project management
Manages multiple projects simultaneously on deadline and budget
Communicates productively with management and clients to keep them up-to-date with project milestones
Business Development
Serves as a resource for the entire agency in design and sharing best practices
Executes on internal Method design projects and requests, including new business collateral and website updates
What we’re looking for
3+ years of prior graphic design work
Mastery of design software including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, Figma, etc.
Proficient in 2D motion graphics
Experience creating digital ads for social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, etc).
A portfolio of work that is inclusive of motion and website design
Proven ability to work within client brand guidelines for consistency
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Strong written, visual and verbal communication skills
The ability to think creatively and deliver impressive concepts
Collaborative, team-oriented individual with a big-picture mindset
Passion for work and commitment to developing skills and helping team members learn on a daily basis
Experience in corporate, technology or enterprise design is a plus.
What’s it like to work here?
Relationships are paramount to life at Method, and we invest heavily in building and maintaining relationships with clients, journalists and each other. We work hard to deliver incredible results for our clients. We encourage new ideas, and we always celebrate wins together – both for clients and our teams.
Method is made up of an award-winning team. Not only does the agency win awards, our people are consistently recognized for their excellence. We believe that begins with the recognition they get internally. Our leadership invests significant resources into employee mental health, wellbeing, education and development — and we praise outstanding performance regularly.
What’s in it for YOU?
Flexible, remote work
Generous Vacation and Wellness Time accruals, two weeks of full office closure, paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays
Cell phone and internet cost reimbursement
Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employer paid Health Savings Account (HSA)
401K Plan with Employer Match up to 4%
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering three confidential, face-to-face counseling sessions per issue per year
Paid Family Leave
$500 annual wellness stipend after 6 months of employment
$1500 professional development stipend after 2 years of employment
4 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
Salary Ranges
We believe all employees should be rewarded competitively and equitably, using practices that are simple and transparent. We’ve provided the following salary ranges for the locations we operate in below due to their state regulations. If your market is not listed below, your specific salary band will be discussed during the recruitment process. Final compensation for this role will be determined by a number of factors including candidate’s education, relevant work experience and geographic location.
State of Colorado: $53,471-$78,710
State of New York: $62,671-$88,078
New York City: $77,169-$88,078
State of California: $62,645-$77,985
State of Washington: $65,277-$89,707
Work Arrangement
The role can be performed fully remote in the United States or hybrid if near a hub office in San Francisco, Salt Lake City, or New York City. This role is open to candidates in the following states: AL, CA, CO, CT, GA, IL, KS, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NM, NY, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, and WA.
About The Company
Founded in 2010, Method Communications is an award-winning technology marketing and public relations agency built for challenger brands and today’s most innovative companies. Our group is united through our core values – relationships, resourcefulness and results. We support each other to do exceptional work for our clients while also focusing on the health and wellbeing of our families, our communities and ourselves.
We recognize our talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Method encourages and actively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion through its policies and business practices, which include recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits, career development and advancement, training, pro bono work, community programs, and affinity groups.
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To Apply
We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
To apply, please submit a resume.
Method is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, mental or physical ability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Only engage with a representative at Method Communications if their email address ends with our domain, @methodcommunications.com. Method will never ask a candidate to purchase materials or share their financial information. If you have any questions, please reach out to join@methodcommunications.com.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Public Relations and Communications Services
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