Taylor · 1 day ago
Design HBCU Fellowship
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Responsibilities
Use strong understanding of evolving design principles and a client’s business, brand, and industry, to offer and develop contemporary design ideas that meet client business needs
Remain current on marketing, design, technology, user experience, and cultural trends, and infuses this knowledge into all design work
Collaborate effectively with Strategy, Account, and Creative teams to provide ongoing counsel to mid-level clients, and to bring ideas to life through unconventional thinking and design innovation
Actively participate in creative ideation and planning for digital & social content, motion graphics, event activations, brand identity systems, print materials, and other campaign elements
Effectively refine ideas into integrated visual systems that deliver against defined objectives
Execute thoughtful, polished designs across various mediums including digital/social content, motion graphics, print, photography, brand identity systems, presentations, infographics, etc.
Demonstrate accountability and ownership for all design work on assigned projects, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams of account/PR, strategy, and production to execute that drives business impact
Self-edit design work in progress, incorporate feedback and direction from senior team members, and collaborate with them to evolve and elevate your work
Work on multiple workstreams/assignments simultaneously, ensure that all work fits together as part of the broader strategy and/or brand identity system
Partner with copywriting to design and create concepted ideas
Design logos and sketches out ideas or layouts
Produce mood boards, mockups, and engaging, innovative and effective design solutions
Pitch creative ideas
Write, present, and communicate in a polished and persuasive manner across all mediums, internally and externally
Communicate well with internal colleagues to explain creative ideas and respond to questions or concerns
Actively participate in creative ideation for digital & social content, event activations, brand identity systems, print materials, and other campaign elements
Ensure that ideas/concepts fit together as part of the broader strategy and brand identity
Assist in quick-turn ideas that tap into a culture or a specific moment in time
Qualification
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Required
This is a post-undergraduate opportunity open to: Recent graduates who hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited HBCU
Those who are currently completing a master’s program or hold a master’s degree from an accredited HBCU
Prior experience/internships at PR, Advertising, Digital/Social Marketing, Creative agencies or relevant coursework
A conceptual visual thinker with a portfolio of work that is contemporary, on trend, and reflects a wide range of design influence
Experience working across a wide range of media including digital/social, print, event/experiential, brand identity systems, etc.
Strong skills in Photoshop, In Design, Illustrator, PowerPoint and Keynote
Basic skills/knowledge of key principles of typography and fonts
Basic understanding of advertising and marketing principles
Strong attention to detail, organization, multitasking, and time-management
Team player who enjoys working with and helping others in a collaborative environment
Curious and open to others' ideas and viewpoints with a willingness to learn and take constructive feedback
A good problem solver who seeks to make improvements and learns from mistakes
Preferred
Experience in UX design and/or front-end development is a plus
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Additional perks
Company
Taylor
Taylor is a telecommunication firm that focuses on marketing communications, strategic consulting and media training services.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Tony Signore
CEO & Managing Partner
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