Job Summary:
EdgeCo Holdings is seeking a talented Video / Graphic Designer to join our creative and collaborative team, driving projects that align with our team’s visions through innovative design solutions. As a Video / Graphic Designer for our Marketing and Communications team, you will be responsible for creating high-end video, digital, print and environmental design. You will be part of an innovative and team-oriented environment, leading by example to help cultivate a design culture where creativity thrives, and collaboration is paramount. Your expertise in marketing and graphic design will shape company narratives, ensuring consistency and originality within each brand while ensuring distinctiveness across different projects. Outstanding candidates will exhibit passion for design of all kinds and a desire to mentor and lead others in pursuit of design excellence, with particular emphasis on elevating the team’s video production capabilities.
Location: Hybrid to Pittsburgh, PA
Essential Job Functions:
- In collaboration with the Creative Director, you will develop design strategies and conceptualize, plan, design, and produce a broad array of marketing materials. These materials will be heavily focused on video editing/design, but will also include brochures, email blast campaigns, large-format graphics, site design, and promotional campaigns for events and marketing, as well as merchandise. This role supports internal and external teams, along with executive leadership.
- Assume a lead designer role for client-facing projects, initiating and guiding creative direction with minimal oversight, and orchestrating internal tasks within the team to ensure seamless execution and fulfillment of client expectations.
- Lead video production initiatives and mentor team members to elevate their video editing and motion graphics skills through hands-on training, knowledge sharing, and collaborative project work.
- Craft compelling design narratives and concepts that showcase varied clients’ goals and projects across all mediums, with particular strength in video storytelling and motion design.
- Work with Creative Director to design elevated concepts, templates, and finished work that creates efficiencies for the team and continually showcase design excellence, elevating the work of the entire team and region.
- Coordinate the production process, develop and coordinate video production workflows and printing specifications and oversee in- or out-of-house production.
- Collaborate closely with our cross-functional teams to deliver projects that exceed expectations and adhere to timelines.
- Offer creative solutions and out-of-the-box thinking to elevate projects and inspire clients.
- Take initiative in project participation, ideation, and continuous learning to stay ahead of design trends, particularly in video production and motion graphics.
Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communication Design, or similar.
- 3-5 years of professional experience in graphic design including art direction, print and digital design, video editing, motion graphics and production.
- Video editing and motion graphics experience is required. Expertise in video production workflows, post-production, and motion design with demonstrated ability to create compelling video content.
- Experience leading other designers or marketers in a team environment.
- Advanced proficiency/technical excellence with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe XD and Acrobat is required. Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and other video editing/motion graphics software is required.
- MS Office Suite experience required.
- Working knowledge of basic web design is required.
- Motion graphics/animation experience is a plus.
- Experience using project collaboration and management tools including Hive and Trello is a plus.
- Deep understanding of typography, layout design, and color theory, and an interest in the ever-evolving state of design and technology.
- Strong grasp of video production principles, motion design theory, and storytelling through video.
- Exceptional critical thinking, organization, and time management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to give and receive honest and thoughtful feedback, possessing an open, positive, and collaborative communication style with a solution-oriented approach.
- A passion for design thinking, brand building and storytelling and a strong understanding of how to maintain and evolve design systems.
- Self-motivated, strong work ethic with excellent communication (verbal, written, visual), problem-solving skills and ability to propose ideas.
- A meticulous eye for detail, a passion for pushing creative boundaries while being an active, empathetic listener able to interpret client goals, and incorporate critical feedback from multiple parties.
- Motivated by challenges and interested in professional growth.
- Demonstrated interest and ability to mentor, train, and manage junior designers, fostering their professional growth and enhancing the team’s overall skill set.
Please include your digital portfolio (weblink or PDF) – required for consideration.