Senior Graphic Designer

As a Senior Graphic Designer at Flapen, you will be responsible for shaping the brand's identity through various design elements and typography. You'll create engaging visuals for ads and product images while collaborating closely with team members to ensure all design projects align with our marketing objectives. Additionally, you'll manage workflows and establish internal processes to increase productivity, making this role crucial in the overall success of our marketing team.

Candidates for the Senior Graphic Designer position at Flapen should have at least 2 years of proven experience in a creative managerial role, with a BSc/BA in advertising, fine art, design, or a related field. An MSc/MA is considered an asset. Furthermore, an excellent command of design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and an impressive portfolio, particularly tailored to the Amazon platform, is essential.

In the Senior Graphic Designer role at Flapen, candidates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in design principles and software, including Adobe Creative Suite. Key skills include a solid understanding of branding, basic web design knowledge, feedback reception, adaptability, and strong project management and team leadership abilities. Digital marketing expertise and experience in creating integrated content across multiple channels are also highly valued.

Flapen offers a competitive salary alongside performance-based bonuses for its Senior Graphic Designers, including an annual performance bonus and a special ‘Big 4-year Bonus’ after four years of service. Additional perks include equity in the company, a fully remote work environment, weekly training on enterprise tools, and valuable in-house coaching for professional growth.

The work environment at Flapen for a Senior Graphic Designer is fully remote, providing flexibility in your working hours and location. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of industry experts who empower each other to drive meaningful results. The culture promotes innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement through in-depth weekly training and support to ensure your success.

When describing your design process, highlight the importance of understanding the project requirements, conducting research, brainstorming ideas, creating initial sketches, and iterating based on feedback. This shows your methodical approach and ability to adapt as necessary.

To ensure consistency in design, discuss your experience in creating brand style guides and utilizing templates. Mention the importance of aligning with the brand's voice and ensuring that all team members are on the same page regarding design elements and guidelines.

Mention your proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other relevant software. Explain how these tools help you improve efficiency and creativity in your designs, providing specific examples of projects you've completed using them.

Explain your openness to feedback and how you view criticism as an opportunity for growth. Discuss specific experiences where you incorporated feedback into your designs to improve the final outcome and demonstrate your adaptability.

Share a specific project where your design played a crucial role in achieving a marketing goal, such as a successful ad campaign. Summarize the challenges, your strategic involvement, and the positive impact your work had on conversions or brand awareness.

Discuss prioritization techniques, use of project management tools, and how effective communication with team members helps you manage your workload. Emphasize your organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines, even under pressure.

Share your methods for keeping up with design trends, such as following industry blogs, participating in webinars, or attending workshops. Highlight how staying informed allows you to create contemporary and appealing designs.

Talk about the satisfaction of creating visually impactful work and the joy of solving complex design problems. Explain how seeing your designs come to life and drive business results is a motivating factor for you.

Describe your approach to collaboration, emphasizing the value of communication and frequent check-ins. Mention how working cross-functionally enhances creativity and ensures that the final designs align with business objectives.

Discuss the importance of understanding the target audience and the unique requirements for each platform. Explain how you tailor your designs to optimize them for social media, digital ads, print materials, and more, ensuring the message translates effectively across channels.