Visual Designer (Advertising)
Who you are: Got design chops that help bring memorable ad campaigns to life? Know how to deliver compelling work that engages audiences? Spiceworks just might have your dream job! We’re looking for a talented Designer to work with our advertising design team who knows how to keep advertising fun, persuasive, and effective (did we mention fun?). Like to work alongside account managers and clients to create eye-catching digital campaigns for tech clients? If you’re ready for a role that challenges you to go beyond pixel pushing and create new messaging platforms, it’s time to apply!
Check out what makes a Spiceworker… spicy.
Who we are: Launched in 2006, Spiceworks is an Austin-based company that’s shaking up the tech space and transforming how products (hardware, software, and IT services) are marketed and sold to millions of IT professionals around the world.
Thousands of tech brands (including Microsoft, Dell, HP, and Rackspace) use Spiceworks to reach and connect with these IT pros. Historically a tough market to reach, vendors love the unique ways Spiceworks helps them connect with this elusive market… so much so that Forbes touted us “the future of media.”
ResponsibilitiesYour day-to-day (as a Visual Designer, you’ll):
- Shift from brand to brand, working both within established guidelines and creating new messaging platforms when the opportunity arises
- Work closely with other members of the design team to ensure that goals are hit and messages delivered
- Create designs for online media campaigns including display media, traditional content (whitepapers and infographics), and interactive content (product selectors, interactive quizzes, etc.)
- Code/maintain microsites within the Spiceworks Community
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously (amid break-neck speeds)
- Interpret briefs to create designs that are functional, compelling, and message driven (“pretty” is just a by-product)
- Handle and make use of constructive feedback from designers and other members of the larger team (a.k.a., “thick skinned”)
- Ability to work with non-designers and clients to help them realize their vision
What does it take to do this job?
- Stellar design skills (and an online portfolio that showcases them)
- At least 3+ years of professional design experience creating campaigns, digital products, and websites
- Ability to problem solve on an analytical level
- Ability to stay calm and produce stellar work in an ultra fast-paced environment
- Ability to think on your feet and adapt well to a quickly changing environment
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and other industry software packages
- Strong HTML and CSS skills
- Out-of-this-world project management skills
- Killer communication skills across a wide spectrum of personalities
- Command of copywriting basics
- Collaborative, self-motivated, organized, and professional