Job Description
Banyan is currently seeking talented graphic and digital designers for multiple positions within a diverse and growing team. As a Designer at Banyan, you’ll translate strategic direction, research insights, and complex information into concepts and execution across broad range of media and visual styles. This role requires a confident, collaborative design-thinker with a passion for social change – someone who can see the big picture, propose unique solutions to complex challenges, and jump in with both feet to execute consistently and creatively.
Sound like you? Read on…
In general, responsibilities and activities of this role include:
Translating strategic briefs, audience/user research, and other insights into branding, concepts, collateral, and experiences that accomplish communications objectives.
Drawing upon a strong understanding of design principles to create effective communications, with a focus on layout, information design, user experience, accessibility, and inclusivity.
Participating in creative meetings and design workshops with clients and project teams, including ideation, sketching, and rapid-prototyping.
Concepting, planning, iterating, and delivering design assets for print and digital campaigns; web and interactive experiences; and infographics, posters, presentations, and other collateral.
Contributing to a culture of collaboration, efficiency, and excellence;
Taking full ownership of designated day-to-day responsibilities in executing assigned project tasks to ensure all deadlines are met as needed or proactively addressed.
Performing responsibilities with high initiative and follow-through within the scope, schedule, and budget parameters of each project with enthusiasm.
Qualifications
This role requires 2+ YEARS DESIGNING IN A PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT with a track record of demonstrable work experience and a strong portfolio proving that you are:
A strong conceptual thinker and executer – your portfolio demonstrates your ability to start projects off from an incredibly strong position; come up with surprising, resonant concepts; and execute polished creative work with a focus on the details of graphic design, typography, and layout.
Able to work as part of a collaborative team: you know the difference between cultivating your own expertise and carrying an ego – you propose ideas with enthusiasm, take notes with humility, seek out the signal in the noise, and are equally comfortable working with designers and non-designers.
Committed to your own professional development: You’re more than familiar with the tools of the trade (Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, etc); you seek out influences and influencers; and you’ve dabbled in things outside of your comfort zone – animation, data visualization, illustration, physical media or whatever ignites your passion.
An exceptional communicator with critical organization and time management skills and the flexibility to adapt quickly to change.
Optional skills, experiences, and/or characteristics that may set you apart include:
Familiarity with §508 Compliance and designing for accessibility
Knowledge of HTML/CSS
Experience with animation or illustration
Written proficiency in more than one language
Experience working in Public Health, Non-Profit, or related sectors
COMPENSATION: Salaries for our open positions range from $60,000 to $80,000 commensurate with level and experience. The current team median salary is $69,000.
Additional Information
Please provide a cover letter and any relevant work samples when applying. Applications without supporting documents may be marked as incomplete.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.