Graphic Designer Resident (Intern)

VeeFriends is a contemporary entertainment company that combines art, storytelling, collecting, events and innovative technologies to build a community around a movement of positivity and kindness. The company’s mission is to scale 283 unique VeeFriends characters and their attributes to create a better world. These characters foster a sense of community and inspire positivity, creativity, self-discovery, accountability, and personal growth.

For more information, visit https://veefriends.com/ and join the discord channel. 

Job Summary: Create design content to support all aspects of the business, including social media content, merchandise design, packaging, brand and marketing assets, event materials, website, and blog banners. This role reports to the Creative Director.

• Lead the design process for a wide range of visual content, including graphics, illustrations, social media content, website and blog elements, marketing material, and merchandise. We hold an elevated standard of quality while championing the brand.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including creative, social, marketing, tech, and commerce, to develop and execute compelling designs that align with our brand, help carry our message, resonate with our audience, and drive engagement. Champion the brand by ensuring consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all design projects. Work alongside the creative director to continually evolve, push, and elevate our brand identity while remaining true to our core values and mission.
• Empathy-lead Creative: Create designs that resonate emotionally with our audience and enhance a human-centric brand experience. 
• Ownership: Own the work. Take ownership of design projects from concept to completion.
• Deadlines: Effectively manage timelines and resources to meet deadlines. Process stakeholder feedback and revise accordingly based on design expertise, high standards, and brand consistency.

• Bachelor's Degree or GED with relevant experience in Graphic Design.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the design industry.
• Strong eye for design and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be comfortable working with remote/hybrid team members.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite. Highly skilled in typography, color theory, and design principles.
• Optional experience with Figma, motion graphics, and illustration.
• This role requires Tuesday and/or Thursday onsite in our NY Hudson Yards office. You may be required to take additional days onsite, subject to discussion with your manager.

• Our residency program is temporary and can be a temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate. The VF residency is a   3-month residency, starting with an option by VF to extend it by 3 months, pending performance and business needs. Upon the end of 6 months in the role, pending performance and business needs, the resident can transition into a full-time permanent role with VeeFriends.

• During your residency, you will earn sick time and 2 PTO days. After 90 days of employment, you can enroll in our benefits policy. The role is eligible for overtime pay.

• We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs at times

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!

Benefits

- Employer-sponsored 401(k)

- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

- Caregiver (Parental) Leave

- Flexible PTO

- 13 Paid Holidays

- Health and Wellness benefits

VeeFriends is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics.