Designer (Mid – Design Director Level)

Overview

As a Designer at TAVERN, you will spearhead creative innovation while efficiently producing exceptional work from the initial concept to final output. You thrive on great ideas, possessing a keen ability to identify, articulate, and leverage them. Designers works closely with our Strategy and Client Services teams, serving as the primary creative force on several projects and providing support to the design leadership. In collaboration with the Design Director and / or Chief Creative Officer, you will motivate more junior members of the creative team, offering mentorship and sharing insights to help them achieve their full potential. From a creative standpoint, you will showcase a deep comprehension of Brand First principles through engaging design that elevates brand visibility and desirability. Additionally, you will engage in cross-functional collaboration with your colleagues in Strategy, Operations, and Client Management to craft distinctive brands by thoroughly understanding their essence and core values.

Responsibilities

As a Designer at Tavern, you will report to Design Director, with a dotted line of reporting to our Founder / Chief Creative Officer or directly into the Founder / Chief Creative Officer. Your key responsibilities will involve :

• Developing, organizing, structuring, and presenting well-thought-out design solutions that meet client objectives while interpreting and challenging feedback as necessary to enhance the brand.
• Producing compelling ideas and maintaining a high standard of craftsmanship in all facets of design.
• Linking strategy to creative output while elevating the aesthetic and creative capabilities of the design team and studio.
• Possessing a solid grasp of the creative process from the brief to production, swiftly refining concepts to spotlight the strongest ideas.
• Serving as the design steward for client brands, ensuring adherence to brand standards regarding color, typography, and visual assets, while organizing and maintaining design files and master assets as required.
• Assisting the team in managing external specialists, such as illustrators, 3D rendering artists, and photographers.
• Exhibiting integrity, honesty, reliability, responsiveness, and openness to earn the trust of clients and internal teams, acting as a creative partner to build trust and ultimately long-lasting relationships.
• Executing impactful pitches, client and internal presentations, being comfortable dealing with senior clients and internal teams alike.
• Fostering an atmosphere of inspiration and collaboration, mentoring and motivating junior members of the creative team and facilitating communication and engagement across departments.
• Upholding the agency’s standards of creative excellence, punctuality, and profitability.

Qualifications

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not currently available for this role.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Benefits

Benefits Competitive salary based on experience.

Tavern offers 24 days PTO per year, paid holidays, paid sick leave, 401k matching, medical / dental and access to other benefits like HealthAdvocate, One Medical, Teladoc, TalkSpace, Kindbody.

Plus potential for a year-end bonus and half day Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

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