Social Media Graphic Designer

• *Locations: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Tyson's Corner; hybrid schedule**
• *Job Type: 3\-6 month contract with potential for extension**
• *Hours: 9 am\-6 pm**
• *Compensation Range: $35\-$40/hr W2**

As a **Graphic Designer,** you are a talented and motivated creative professional with design strategy and innovative solutions at your core. As a strong communicator and conceptual thinker, you'll leverage your proven ability to articulate ideas and implement advanced creative solutions for multifaceted design projects. You can expect to conduct design consultations to help conceptualize and execute social and paid media solutions that align with business objectives.

• *Responsibilities:**
• Consult with internal clients to cultivate and maintain strong relationships.
• Collaborate with art directors, cross\-disciplinary teams, stakeholders and clients to develop and execute compelling design solutions and engaging ideas rooted in strategy that moves business forward.
• Exhibit business acumen, create innovative design solutions and keep abreast of industry trends.
• Be an instrumental in contributing to a high\-performing team environment and passionate about mentoring peers and delivering outstanding client experiences.
• Develop and co\-develop creative briefs, storyboards and layouts to effectively communicate design ideas that are persuasive and inclusive.
• Design clear and visually compelling pitches and presentations.
• Mentor creative project team members in developing conceptual skills and provide constructive feedback to implement the project vision.
• Act as a project manager for your assigned projects creating timelines and estimates to align with internal clients budget.
• *Qualifications:**
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Creative digital portfolio demonstrating outstanding conceptual thinking and design skills with an emphasis on social and paid media marketing campaigns.
• Five\-plus years of related experience as a senior graphic designer with social and paid media experience.
• Experience working in a fast paced, matrixed agency or in\-house team environment to develop a range of creative initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
• Strong knowledge and skills in designing for presentations, video/animation storyboards, social and paid campaigns and marketing collateral.
• Ability to understand the internal client's vision through active listening, advanced communication and diplomacy with business partners, project owners, managers and internal team members.
• Ability to develop creative briefs, mood and image boards.
• Ability to strategize and lead ideation sessions with creative colleagues and clients.
• Sound business acumen to adapt while working alongside client\-serving professionals.
• Excel at managing multiple projects, prioritizing milestones, and influencing clients and design colleagues to deliver desirable solutions within time frame and budget.
• Ability to initiate and successfully engage in creative ideation sessions and design sprints.
• Advanced technical understanding of digital media and print design in\-house and with vendors.
• Willingness to accept administrative responsibilities such as project management and internal client communications along with creative development and design.
• Agreeable to a hybrid work arrangement \- remotely and at local EY office on Day 1 and as required by business needs.
• *Portfolio must demonstrate:**
• Experience in social and paid media campaigns.
• Video work and ability to storyboard for video teams.
• Event branding (e.g., booth design, branding spaces for sponsorship events).
• Simplicity and relevance: Curated, edited portfolio with 5\-6 key projects, each with context, challenges, and results.
• Versatility: Range of work including events, campaigns, proposals, web\-based projects.
• *Technical Skills:**
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ability to design and storyboard for video (not required to execute motion/animation).
• Strong PowerPoint design skills (must be able to design and pitch in PowerPoint; essential for the role).

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD\&D, and life insurance offerings, short\-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30\) days.