Stephens Direct is hiring: Senior Graphic Design Lead in Dayton

Stephens Direct is a fast-paced, full-service agency with omni-channel marketing expertise in the financial services, higher education, retail, and defense industries. Most of our clientele are nationally known industry leaders, and we develop and execute full-scale marketing campaigns. Stephens Direct is headquartered in Dayton, OH and serves clients across the country.Summary:The Senior Graphic Design Lead at Stephens Direct is an integral part of ensuring that our design concepts and executions meet the requirements of the project and exceed client expectations. The person in this role is an excellent communicator who will help lead creative thinking and concepting, in collaboration with other members of the creative team and agency. The Senior Graphic Design Lead is focused on innovation, design leadership, and creative excellence.Facilitates Design Excellence By:Demonstrating strong design skills and solid rationale across many types of work and media.Expertise in traditional and digital concepts and design (print, interactive, video, and motion).Reviewing work for newer team members (or when needed).Mentoring and providing feedback that improves the work while also building individual strengths.Acting as a resource for the broader agency team when design issues arise.Advocating for tech-forward platforms and approaches.Suggesting and championing process refinements that lead to more efficient workflow.Providing feedback to improve briefs and project information.Providing training as needed on design processes.Helping to build a strong team mentality.Supports and works in close collaboration with the Design & Technology Director and Creative Director by helping advance the work of the department.Works well across all segments of the agency.Builds strong and positive relationships.Strong knowledge of design, motion, and MarTech.Excellence working cross-functionally to create the best product.Agency Presence:Demonstrates a willingness to learn and grow.A positive force in the agency, even (especially) when things are challenging.Displays leadership skills and acts as a mentor.Requirements:5-6+ years as a designer, with an impressive online portfolio.Strong agency and client brand knowledge.Experience leading a design team and mentoring other designers.Works well in a fast-paced environment.Exceptional design, branding, and collaboration skills.Able to work in a hybrid role when we return to the office.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionDesign, Art/Creative, and Information TechnologyIndustriesMarketing Services #J-18808-Ljbffr