Mid-Level Designer

Posted on 9/19/2023

INACTIVE

51-200 employees

Global creative collective shaping brand futures.

Company Overview

Thinkingbox stands out as a global creative collective, dedicated to shaping the future of brands through a unique blend of craft and curiosity. Their competitive advantage lies in their ability to merge creativity with technology, delivering unique brand experiences that set them apart in the industry. With a culture that encourages curiosity and exploration, Thinkingbox fosters an environment that promotes continuous learning and growth, making it an ideal workplace for creative and tech-savvy professionals.

Consulting

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Founded

2009

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -12%

1 year growth

↓ -14%

2 year growth

↓ -11%

Locations

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

UI/UX Design

CategoriesNew

UI/UX & Design

Requirements

3-5+ yrs experience working in an agency environment
Strong knowledge of core digital design & layout principles, typography, hierarchy etc
Knowledge of UI/UX and UX processes
Ability to execute visually appealing hi-fidelity mockups
Ability to take art direction and critique
Must have a keen eye for detail
Strong conceptual thinking
Interest in emerging technologies, design trends & sources of inspiration
Ability to collaborate with a team and also work autonomously
Understanding of production process
Proficiency in Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma

Responsibilities

Define the look and feel for a variety of projects - branding, layout, UI design, styleframes, etc
Collaborate with our team to transform wireframes into high fidelity designs
Lead developing interactive design elements and solutions
Contribute ideas and on-trend, design pixel perfect artwork and assets from mood boards through to final delivery
Develop solutions that respond to client parameters and project briefs
Lead creating design documentation (such as style guides)
Collaborate and brainstorm with producers, and creative and development team
Estimating the time required to complete tasks
Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to supervisors and producers

Who We Are

Hi! We’re Thinkingbox, a global creative collective shaping the future of brands through craft and curiosity. Our team brings together unique perspectives in design, technology, and strategy that push the boundaries for our clients to create work that is innovative. We are a curious bunch that loves to think big, continuously learn, and create. We love our culture and the natural collaboration that happens in and around our five offices, from dog parties to happy hour Fridays, we maintain a vibrant work environment. However, for one month a year we encourage our people to explore the world. Try working from another office or even the beaches of Bali and expand your worldview, then bring that experience back to the team.

The Opportunity

Thinkingbox is searching for a mid-level Designer to join our growing team. We are looking for someone who has awards on their portfolio, and is very comfortable working on anything from high profile, multimedia experiential activations, to microsites and larger platform dot.coms.

You will offer production knowledge and design skills, turn creative connections into living breathing projects, present and design solutions for clients, and oversee project design all the way through execution while managing the design and production team. This role will require hands-on work with concept, design and asset creation.

Candidates must have a work portfolio online to review.

What you’ll be doing

Define the look and feel for a variety of projects - branding, layout, UI design, styleframes, etc
Collaborate with our team to transform wireframes into high fidelity designs
Lead developing interactive design elements and solutions
Contribute ideas and on-trend, design pixel perfect artwork and assets from mood boards through to final delivery
Develop solutions that respond to client parameters and project briefs
Lead creating design documentation (such as style guides)
Collaborate and brainstorm with producers, and creative and development team
Estimating the time required to complete tasks
Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to supervisors and producers

What You’ll Bring

3-5+ yrs experience working in an agency environment
Strong knowledge of core digital design & layout principles, typography, hierarchy etc
Knowledge of UI/UX and UX processes
Ability to execute visually appealing hi-fidelity mockups
Ability to take art direction and critique
Must have a keen eye for detail
Strong conceptual thinking
Interest in emerging technologies, design trends & sources of inspiration
Ability to collaborate with a team and also work autonomously
Understanding of production process
Proficiency in Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma

Additional Info

Mentorship program
Flexible time off / paid vacation / sick days
Culture events
Office lunches
Employee recognition and incentive program
Seasonal parties
Company swag
Industry events
Dog-friendly offices
Unlimited coffee, drinks, snacks
Hybrid (3 days in-office / week)
Flex / travel work options
Extended health benefits
401K matching (US)

Equal Opportunity

Here at Thinkingbox, we are committed to building an environment where our employees continuously feel included, valued and heard. Diversity is our creative strength and it’s a combination of our unique experiences and perspectives that make for some of the best problem-solving. The result? Creativity, growth and innovation. We strongly encourage all applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or gender identity to apply.

To Apply

Thank you for taking the time to apply to Thinkingbox! Please remember to include your resume and links to your online portfolio with your application (if applicable). Due to the number of applications we receive, we are not able to contact everyone who applies. Note: all applications are stored in our talent database and will be considered for future opportunities!