X-FCTR | Designer

Design

Description

The Experiential Designer uses a holistic approach to bring a multi-sensory brand experience to life. Collaborating with event producers, strategists, account and creative teams, the Experiential Designer is responsible for developing brand experience strategies, creative concepts for events, experiential marketing and brand campaigns, and creative content development, design and production of creative deliverables.
This role reports to the agency Executive Creative Director.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate possesses skills, experience and knowledge designing for physical spaces, live events, and visual communication across digital and printed media. The candidate must be able to generate breakthrough ideas that align with client business objectives, promote engagement, and excel working in a fast-paced environment.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
A. Assigned Client and Project-Specific Creative Direction
Lead and/or assist the creative ideation for ongoing and upcoming X-FCTR projects
Lead branded content development for projects — brand marketing, experiential marketing, social media and graphic, environmental and interactive design
Serve as lead designer on projects and/or work with creative teams in content development
Assist with onsite creative execution for live experiences and/or events as needed
Participate in client meetings, giving one clear voice to creative strategy and tactical ideation
Provide creative insight in guiding internal teams across X-FCTR to meet client goals
Assist in pitching creative ideation for new business opportunities as needed
Partner with X-FCTR Creative Leads, Producers, Project Managers and Account Managers to provide creative that is consistent with budget parameters, timing and client expectations

B. Communication
Support X-FCTR project teams with timely and effective communication
Bring fresh creative ideas to the team and/or project
Establish effective relationships across X-FCTR multidisciplinary teams — Creative, Production, Strategy, Account Management and Project Management
Alert Management and/or supervisors to all critical issues, including timeline convergence and project deadline concerns before they become problematic

C. Administrative
Adhere to X-FCTR policies and procedures as outlined in the X-FCTR Employee Handbook
Maintain a high level of professionalism in all internal and external communication including email and voice mail correspondence, etc.
Create and assist in building and maintaining agency case studies and marketing materials
Save all content and collateral on agency servers
Respect meeting and conference call start times by being punctual and prepared

SKILLS REQUIRED
Excellent design and/or creative writing and brand storytelling skills
High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite software
Demonstrated understanding of live event engagement
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Ability to develop creative solutions that support brand strategy
Ability to work under tight deadlines, while remaining flexible
Excellent attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multitask
Creative problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent customer service skills (internal and external)
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
4 – 7 years experience in marketing, communications, advertising or events in an agency or client organization (agency preferred) or equivalent
B.A. degree (or equivalent) in visual communications, graphic design, advertising, studio art, creative writing/English, or liberal arts

LOCATION (TIME ZONE)
Remote position
Must work 9:00am–5:00pm CST

COMPENSATION
Full-time position (40+ hrs/week) with employee benefits
Salary commensurate of experience