Sr. Graphic Designer - Amsterdam
Description
About Downstream:
Downstream is a community of visionary designers, account managers, production managers, technologists, graphic and content designers
and developers. Collectively, we are a company on the forefront
of brand communication, reaching around the globe, building
compelling brand experiences for some of the biggest
and most dynamic companies in the world.
We are a rapidly
growing international company
with exciting projects
that challenge us to consistently seek out new technologies and methodologies to create the impossible.
Primary Job Description:
The Graphic Designer
is responsible for executing the creation and implementation of graphic designs
for Downstream projects. The Graphic Designer
is responsible for the direct
creation of 2D designs for projects that include written thematic
narrative and storyboards, graphic design, 3D environmental display
design, interactive design, and other creative
solutions. The Graphic
Designer works with design leads,
account leads and project management to ensure client satisfaction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
4+ years of experience in branded graphic
design
Experience working
with graphic systems
for the built environment and interactive designs
Ability to work with graphic applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Cinema 4D
Strong use of typography, photographic styling, color
systems and iconography
Create thematic
and concept design
for graphics, environments, and media
Visualize and document brand and design concepts
Present concepts
to internal design
teams
Research and design concepts
that continue to push the creative team in its pursuit of new ideas
Work with key production leads and design
leads, including the postproduction manager,
project managers and producers, and interactive/motion and graphics teams to ensure
the design vision
is executed in a consistent and quality manner
Be aware of budgets
and schedules for projects at all phases of development
Other Duties:
Explore new design solutions and generate concepts
and new ways of visualizing ideas
Look for innovative concepts
related to building
brand messaging in the built environment
Recruit future
design talent, and become involved
in the local and national
design communities
Short- and Mid-Term Goals:
This position
would play a key role
in helping Downstream advance short-term and
mid-term business goals, including:
Building designs
that support a world--class design
team
Realizing design concepts and building long--term client success
Establishing efficiencies in executing design
concepts – such as design
details, application proficiency (SketchUp),
file management, external
design resource management
Supervisor Responsibilities:
The Downstream leadership team will work with you to establish
personal goals on an annual
basis. These goals are created in cooperation with you to build clear expectations for future growth
and development.
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