Junior Brand Designer

As a Junior Brand Designer at Vast, the primary responsibilities include creating high-quality visual assets such as marketing materials and social media graphics that represent the brand effectively. You'll produce engaging materials for various campaigns and collaborate closely with product teams and marketing departments to create cohesive presentations. Emphasis will also be placed on user-centric design, ensuring that all visuals not only look great but also resonate with our audience.

Candidates for the Junior Brand Designer position at Vast should hold a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field. Additionally, having 1-3 years of relevant experience in brand design or a similar role, especially within tech industries or startups, is preferred. Strong portfolio samples demonstrating creative capabilities and proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma are essential.

The Junior Brand Designer at Vast engages actively with multiple cross-functional teams, including marketing and product departments. This collaboration is critical for developing cohesive campaigns that convey our brand’s story and value proposition, making teamwork a favorite part of the job. You’ll also be part of brainstorming sessions that inspire innovative design solutions.

Joining Vast as a Junior Brand Designer opens the door to potentially rapid career growth due to the innovative and fast-paced environment. You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced designers, contribute to impactful projects, and refine your skills, potentially working your way into more senior roles within the design team as your expertise develops.

At Vast, the benefits for full-time Junior Brand Designers include a competitive salary ranging from $48,880 to $75,000, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, flexible paid time off, catered meals, and a robust 401(k) retirement plan. Additionally, employees have access to mental healthcare services and wellness credits, promoting a well-rounded lifestyle.

When answering this question, discuss your approach to design, including research, brainstorming, creating prototypes, and gathering feedback. Highlight how you integrate user input and collaborate with team members to refine your ideas and produce final assets.

It's essential to mention specific tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma when asked about your software knowledge. Also, provide examples of how you have utilized these tools in past projects to showcase your capabilities.

Discuss how you incorporate user research and feedback into your design process. Provide examples of how understanding your audience has influenced your design decisions and led to successful outcomes.

Select a couple of standout projects that showcase your skills and creativity. Explain your role in those projects, the challenges you faced, and the impact they had on the brand or organization.

It's important to convey that you see criticism as an opportunity for growth. Share how you evaluate feedback, maintain open communication with colleagues, and iterate on your designs based on constructive feedback.

When answering this question, describe the campaign's goals, your specific contributions (like design elements), and the campaign's overall impact. Use quantitative data to support the success of your work if available.

Discuss your strategies for time management and prioritization. Explain how you assess project deadlines, allocate time effectively for each task, and communicate with your team regarding progress and challenges.

Explain your process for staying current with design trends, such as following industry news, participating in design communities, or taking online courses. Mention how these resources influence your design work.

Share your personal connection or interest in the aerospace sector. Discuss how this passion motivates you and aligns with Vast’s mission, and how you envision contributing to this field through your design work.

Articulate your belief in user-centered design principles and provide examples of how you’ve successfully advocated for user needs in previous projects, ensuring that designs not only look appealing but also serve their users effectively.