Senior Graphic Designer

A Hybrid working model

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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Responsibilities:

• Responsible for building, prepping, localizing print and digital artwork files for release to production using Adobe Creative Suite software.
• Oversee communications with Account Management, Project Management and Print Production teams on print production, and resolve any problems with artwork that may arise.
• While honoring the design guidelines as much as possible, responsible for the iteration and versioning of localized and original artwork files, solving for unique re-formatting needs as required.
• Build screen imagery in Photoshop format, with extensive usage and application of "Smart Objects", "Layer Styles", and "Adjustment Layers".
  
• Receive localization briefs and be able to convert an existing Photoshop asset into a specific language while maintaining the original level of quality and detail.
• Localize screen files with accurate formatting of copy provided by WW team to global screen standards.
• Image retouching for all lifestyle images and for complex campaign imagery to be used for a number of markets globally, to client's art direction.
• Adhere to an exact and established graphic production process, which includes maintaining consistency in font usage, color profiles, filename conventions, structuring of archived assets, and handing-off localized assets.
• Update product imagery and UI elements in Photoshop comps, and output web graphics.
• Structure Photoshop comps to optimize efficient production design and localization workflows using slices, smart objects, and layer comps.
• Review final webpages and HTML email with an exacting eye, ensuring that graphics and layouts are flawless.
• Work closely with producers, traffic, development, publishing, and international teams to meet project goals and ensure efficient file handoffs for localization.
• Act as a brand QC/Guardian – always ensure brand guidelines, QC checklists and procedures are followed.
• Collate and dispatch all materials required for printers and/or client.
• Memorize localization guidelines and actively be on the lookout for any asset that falls out of a given guideline.
• Track and check assets using a version control system and ensure and manage the consistency of assets organized on the server.
• Work with WW team on software and standards updates and evolving technical requirements.
• Manage and oversee the workflow of a team of Studio Production Artists
• Inspire and proactively strive to get the best out of each team member, offer coaching and new opportunities to expand skill-sets.
• Lead the training of newer team members.

• Minimum of 5 years of equivalent experience at a design firm, ad agency or interactive shop.
• Flexible, creative, solution-oriented individual with advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite's InDesign and Photoshop, particularly adhering to graphic design standards.
• Strong knowledge of image and production specific needs for color retouching and image reproduction; including print, website builds, POS, Motion Graphics and email marketing.
• Strong photo retouching skills
• A keen design sensibility with confidence in both adaptation and creation of work.
• Knowledge in websites and tools such as HTML, CSS, JS is a plus
• Good knowledge Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch and Git.
• A good team player and able to work accurately under pressure and be committed to regularly updating skills through training.
• Proficiency in macOS & iOS software is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to the company's way of working after training.
• Able to adhere to a consistent graphic production and checking process, while also identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent organizational skills, and outstanding project and time management skills.
• Resourceful, adaptable, creative, and results-oriented with high energy and a positive attitude.
• Accurate, excellent memory and an eye for detail.
• Ability to lead a team of Studio Production Artists in a fast paced, demanding creative and production environment.
• Must be able to work on-site at BGC, Taguig, when required
• Attention to detail and a strong design sensibility are essential, with a drive for perfection down to the last pixel.

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