Senior Graphic Designer

Please read the IMPORTANT section at the end of this posting.

About Very

Very is a fully distributed IoT technology firm led by expert problem-solvers to create efficient, scalable solutions that move commercial, industrial, and consumer IoT projects from pilot to production in record time.

We’ve built a collaborative, tight-knit team that thrives and we have the results to prove it. Over the years, we’ve won numerous workplace awards for being a Great Place to Work, and have been listed in Parity.org’s list of Best Companies for Women to Advance. Most recently, we’ve been ranked as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. by Inc. 5000 and recognized by Clutch as one of the top B2B companies in 2023.

We believe that everything we build — and the people we build it with — has the potential to change the world. Our client list includes numerous well-known brands determined to leverage the power of IoT to drive material outcomes — such as Vizio, Peloton, Clear, iHeart Radio and Fellowes. Our goal for each and every client we partner with is to create high-value solutions through a collaborative and user-centered process.

About This Role

Our Marketing team is growing, and we’re hiring a part-time, contractor seasoned Sr. Graphic Designer. This position is responsible for owning the digital brand graphic design and visual development experience across all channels in a way that reflects Very’s unique services, values, and personality. 

You will partner with leaders across the marketing team to reach and exceed big growth goals. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Content Marketing, you will have a chance to develop best-in-class graphic design practices and play a part in evolving the brand's visuals over time. 

The role's success will be measured primarily through the successful execution of brand design across digital channels. The main focus of this role will be to deliver designs that engage our core audience with the long-term goal of demand generation, increasing brand recognition and brand loyalty, and protecting the visual integrity of Very.

Responsibilities

1. Produce Creative Work Needed For All Marketing Activities

- Work with the Demand Generation team to develop creative elements for campaigns.

-Work with the Content Team to provide design support on blog articles, long-form content (e.g. case studies, ebooks, etc.), and social posts.

- Provide design support and consultation across all channels, including the website, social media, event signage/booths, print materials, etc., based on the campaign.

- Collaborate with key stakeholders in marketing to drive customer acquisition initiatives through compelling design storytelling.

2. Maintain The Very Brand

- Be the go-to design expert of Very’s Marketing team, collaborating with your fellow team members to brainstorm new and creative solutions. 

- Execute and maintain Very’s brand look, feel, and personality to deeply resonate with our target market.

- Ensure consistent brand style is executed across all communication channels.

3. Manage Time, Deliverables and Expectations Effectively

- Stay on top of your milestones and deadlines using ClickUp, our project management tool.

- Use your time productively, ensuring ongoing communication as you work and managing your team’s expectations along the way. 

- Stay true to the creative brief, asking the right questions to ensure clarity on deliverables and timing.

Outcomes

- Begin fulfilling design experiences with support from the marketing team and established freelancers, ramping to highly efficient during the first 30 days.

- Maintain an engaging visual design experience that maps to and advances our established brand.

- Proficient with executing on all marketing design projects and across all channels.

- Deliverables are completed on brief, on brand and on time with fewer revision cycles. 

Minimum Qualifications

We’re looking for an ambitious creative eager to roll up their sleeves to get the job done. The successful candidate will be entrepreneurial, enterprising, collaborative, and personable and have these qualifications:

Experience:

- At least 5-7 years of relevant design experience 

- Highly creative and results-oriented designer with a proven track record of building strong relationships

- Adobe Suite experience, Figma preferred 

- Proven ability to inspire and suggest creative design solutions cross-functionally

- Experience working in a fast-paced, always-changing environment and meeting tight turnaround times

- Experience taking initiative, working independently and actively to resolve issues, and taking ownership of projects and processes

- Must have an understanding the technicalities of print design (resolution, file formats, bleeds etc.) and be able to prep files so they’re ready to go to print 

- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

- Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously

- Ability to understand technical concepts and visually represent them in design

Skills:

- Seeks out opportunities for mentorship and pairing to expedite learning. Looks for multiple solutions to a problem.  Learns from mistakes and shares learning with team members.

- Identifies problems, asks probing questions, identifies root causes, researches solutions, and pairs with senior members with questions.

- Successfully delivers presentations internally and with stakeholders (verbal and written).

- Work/deadlines/results do not enter escalation states because support can be pulled in effectively before major issues arise.

- Aligns team/partner expectations and asks for feedback.  

- Thinks independently and takes action when faced with challenges.  

- Aligns with team/stakeholder goals, seeks clarity and delivers on established timelines with guidance.

- Adapts to new directions, shares ideas, and acknowledges diverse views.

Ideal Additional Qualifications/Experience:

- Experience at a professional services firm or consultancy 

- BA/BS degree in Design or a similar field

- Familiarity with the Internet of Things (IoT) space is strongly preferred

- Experience managing a dynamic, geographically diverse environment

Contract

Part-time Independent contractor

You must have access to your own computer/device, design software and reliable internet. Must be able to communicate with the team during the 8-5 EST work hours.

Compensation

Base Compensation

$30 USD/hour - 10 hours/week guaranteed

Why Work for Very

You are more than your job title. At Very, we prioritize talent development and professional growth with a human-first approach that caters to the unique goals each individual brings to the team. 

Our core value, Invest in Our People, looks like collaborating with a cohort of talented people on a mission to get better every single day. It feels like working for a company that invests in you. And it means finding alignment with your career goals to get you where you want to be.

How do we bring our priorities to life? Of course we offer the typical world-class perks you would expect. Additionally, as a remote-first company (since 2011), we provide stipends for home office, telephone, and internet. Professional development funds and generous parental leave are also some of the benefits you can expect.

But a healthy company culture isn't just about perks. It's about creating an environment where our employees can thrive. Our work is fueled by smart, creative people whose lives are enriched by our experiences together. We learn together, we grow together, and we play together. Despite working across more than half a dozen countries, our teams connect regularly for work and for fun - on Slack, Zoom, and during an annual retreat. We’ve been remote-first from the beginning, so we know well what it takes to maintain a strong culture.  #LI-Remote

IMPORTANT: 

1. This job is to work for a US company. An advanced level of English is a must. Please refrain from applying if this is not your case. Resumes must be in English.

2. This job is remote, but you must be located in the region or country mentioned in the post’s title; Your application won’t be reviewed if this is not the case.

3. The region/country on the post's title is not related to the location of the clients we serve. It's a reference to the residence location of the applicant. All of Very's clients are North America-based.

4. Delivery team members may be required to travel up to 10% of the time. As a client services organization, this is expected. (Applies to Software, Hardware, Data Science and Product Design roles only)

Interviewing for a new company is a serious time commitment for all parties involved. Please take the time to read this and thoughtfully consider if we would be a good fit for one another.  No contractors or agencies. Seriously. #LI-Remote