Lead Graphic Designer

About the PositionAt Thryv, we’re a team that lives by teamwork. However, it’s not the work that drives us, it’s the respect, trust, and care for each other that defines us as a team. We’re a diverse community of trendsetters who do our best work in a fun, relaxed environment. Technology never stops evolving and neither do we. We’re always looking for the best and brightest team players to join us.This role is responsible for overseeing the design and development of visual creative and production design assets across multiple online marketing channels. The person in this role will implement new and creative ways to showcase the Thryv brand and value proposition to support marketing efforts and projects across numerous digital verticals, including corporate websites, landing pages, interactive and downloadable content, social and display imagery, vector illustrations, internal and external communications, event marketing, and limited print pieces.Responsibilities• Develops concepts to provide visual, web-based marketing to promote solutions to business and/or client needs. Conceptualizes, designs, and executes 2D and 3D motion graphics and animations for web, mobile, and other digital platforms.• Designs creative content such as graphic art, graphics and/or 3D animation, special effects, interactive images, or other visual images for collateral including but not limited to websites, landing pages, social, email, digital presentation templates, videos, print and banner advertising, and other online platforms.• Collaborates across various teams to determine and analyze project specifications. Produces web development ready files and digital assets for online projects.• Executes artistic design and layout solutions with artistry and eye for user experience, taking into account interface, flow, imagery, icons, color, and more .• Works with brand and style guidelines to ensure artwork meets established quality and creative standards. Maintains and provides guidance on use of content for our brand's online presence.• Develops and analyzes metrics (i.e., engagement, conversion, etc.) to design and improve creative work.• Stays up to date with the latest design trends and best practices, with the ability to innovate and recommend/implement compelling, creative new design concepts accordingly.• Guides day-to-day creative work and projects of the team.Who We’re Looking For• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent), required.• 9+ years of related experience, required. Including experience driving brand evolution and utilizing data and metrics to evaluate design work, required.• 12+ years of related experience, preferred. Including experience leading freelancers/contractors and working in a fast-paced agency, preferred.• Comprehensive industry knowledge with an in depth understanding of best practices and processes to represent a brand’s reputation that produces engagement and other core measurable results.• Expert design skills including screen layouts, information and directional design, typography, and an understanding of user-centered design principles with an exceptional eye for detail.• Technical acumen with the ability to use a variety of visual and audio design with strong skills graphic design and video editing tools. Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), Figma, and video editing software such as Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro, or other relevant tools.• Expert communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate the business goal behind the creation and express ideas in multiple ways, collaborating with all levels across the organization with varying degrees of industry knowledge.• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a broader team to translate creative direction into design concepts.• Highly skilled in brainstorming strategies with the ability to develop new approaches to complex design problems and convey ideas in tangible form.• Highly skilled in preparing production-ready files and videos that meet layout, type, color expectations, and guidelines for final product.• Strong project management and organization skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities with competing deadlines.• Ability to travel less than 5% of the time.• Must be 18 years of age or older.• Must successfully complete pre-employment screening process, as required.• Must successfully complete any required training or orientation courses, as needed.What We OfferLife requires balance, so we provide benefits around health and wellness, continued education, and work/life balance to help you live your best life when you’re working…and when you’re not.Work from anywhere – Thryv is a Remote First company!Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus a wellness program with added incentives401(k) savings plan with company match and employee stock purchase planContinuing education benefits with tuition assistance programsOne week of paid time off at the end of the year, in addition to our standard paid time off policy.Who We AreAt Thryv, we’re a team fiercely devoted to the success of local businesses. We’ve been around for over 100 years, always with one goal in mind — helping small businesses compete, win, and succeed. We provide the technology, software and local business automation tools small business owners need to better manage their time, communicate with clients, and get paid, so they can take control of their business and be more successful.We support businesses across the U.S. and our team members are located across the country, and internationally. We operate as a work from anywhere company and believe this allows us to be more productive.Culture is vital at Thryv because it shapes our identity and, therefore, our measurements for growth. We have an identified set of values that hold all of us accountable paving the way for our company success and our legacy. All of this helps us deliver results for our clients and creates success for our employees. At Thryv, making a positive impact within our team and in our local community is the reason we get out of bed every morning.Thryv Core Values:Client Devoted – Be humble with a servant mentality. Understand the uniqueness of each interaction while being flexible, knowledgeable, and genuine.Under Promise, Over Deliver – Deliver expectations and exceed them, have accountability, listen, and understand the ask.Act Like You Own the Place – Taking ownership and accountability in your day-to-day decisions empowers you to act like you own the place.Invest in our People – Hire people that are aligned with Thryv’s core values. Provide learning opportunities to enable all of us to adapt, belong, and create a lifelong career.DONE3 – Define what you say (Done), Do what you say (Done), Follow up and ensure completion (Done).Making $$ is a Byproduct of Helping People – Always be devoted to people, act with integrity.Think Long Term, Act with Passion & Integrity – Focus on making every interaction exceptional. Bring enthusiasm and devotion to every act.This includes doing the right thing, even when no one is looking. Think five years out or think for the long play.Find out more at corporate.thryv.com/careers/Belonging at ThryvWe believe in a work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to the organization’s success. We want our employees to feel a part of something big and we encourage the sharing of ideas and collaboration across the organization.We strive to ensure our work environment reflects diversity, fairness, and meritocracy. We believe all employees should have the opportunity to perform effectively in their position. We value every employee and the authenticity they bring to their role and to the organization. As a result, our employee policies and internal practices focus on ability and merit as the standards for success.Requisition Detail and ProcessThis information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.The final job level offered may vary based on the applicant’s competencies and qualifications such as experience and education, and other job-related reasons.Our Commitment to Equal OpportunityThryv is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to gender, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law. Thryv is committed to provide equal employment opportunities throughout the employment relationship including recruitment, hiring, discharge, compensation, benefits, discipline, development, and advancement or other aspects of employment.