Senior Designer

FULL TIME | HYBRID | SAN DIEGO, CA | 90 DAY CONTRACT 

REPORTS TO ACD, DESIGN 

We’re Raindrop, a creative agency built for brands that want to stand out and create marketing that people love. We’re scrappy, sharp, and slightly obsessive (peep our prop closet). From breakout DTC legends like Dr. Squatch to household names like Native, we help brands grow, scale, and create IMPACT. Our team punches above its weight because we hire people who care. About the craft, about our clients, about each other, and about making things we’re proud of.

The Sr. Designer supports and leads the visual tone of projects, strategically bringing concepts to life. You will be responsible to design and/or oversee bigger projects, working closely with design leadership to steward visual direction, including print, digital ads, branding, packaging, and more. Every day is different, whether you’re helping build out the brand look and feel for a new client, collaborating with fellow creatives on a campaign, or supporting the account team as a point-person for your assigned clients.  

You’ll provide innovation and explore new design techniques within the agency. You’ll problem-solve on the fly for complex client needs to get them to their goals, right the ship when it goes astray, and provide constructive feedback for our designers to help them continually grow. 

Creative Capabilities

• Collaborates with team members, including account managers, copywriters, and photographers, to ensure a high standard of visual execution across all media and campaigns
• Manages high-level creative such as campaigns and visual identity development
• Develops, delegates, and/or executes design assets, including Packaging, Mood Boards, Logos, Social Ads, Digital Ads, Presentation Decks, Print Materials, etc
• Establishes design guidelines, best practices, and standards, and leverage up-to-date and emerging design patterns and trends
• Helps drive a cohesive design language across assets by maintaining consistency in visual elements and behavior
• Presents mockups to clients and clearly articulates how designs accomplish goals
• Expert in creative problem solving
• Able to lead the creative process for multiple types of projects
• Able to discern and break down project goals for clients into an actionable plan

Technical Capabilities 

• Expert at Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Skilled in other creative apps (Figma, After Effects, etc.)
• Proficient in supporting software (The Brief – FKA Creatopy, MidJourney, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in UX/UI for web design
• Is a leader in new techniques
• Finds new ways to enhance design

Resource Management

• Oversees global team members and contractors
• Ensures workload is manageable and completed on time
• Works with other team supervisors to streamline processes and cut back inefficiencies
• Excellent at project prioritization 
• Coaches and provides input to other designers and support staff
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive on projects to support others
• Regularly reviews team members' work  and mentors other team members

Requirements

5-7 years of professional graphic design experience with 2-3 years of relevant agency experience.

Benefits

• $75,000 - $85,000  DOE 
• Accrued sick days 
• New hire stipend 
• Access to the studio 

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Raindrop Agency is continuously striving to create a more vibrant environment with diversity and inclusivity as its foundation--we welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and lifestyles. We believe we create the best work when every Raindropper feels comfortable being their true, authentic selves.

Raindrop is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be!

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@raindropmarketing.com or at (619)732-6678.