Meet Adrienne
Hey designers,
I’m so excited to have you on our team! As the Creative Director at Accordus, I am your first point of contact for all things creative. As you begin your initial projects with us, don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions along the way. You can reach me at [email protected].
Adrienne Robinson
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Graphic Designer
REPORTS TO: Creative Director
SCOPE OF POSITION: The designer role is a part-time contractor position within the Accordus team. This team member fills critical functions for Accordus clients by creating graphics and communications material including emails, social media, and print material.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and design various materials for print and digital collateral
- Ensure projects are completed with high quality and on schedule
- Establish creative direction for clients as well as brand guidelines
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions
- Create landing pages and update website graphics
- Work with a wide range of media and use graphic design software
QUALIFICATIONS:
All applicants must have
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite required
- Print experience preferred
- Squarespace or WordPress experience required
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to manage many tasks and projects simultaneously
Project Guidelines
- Get to know the client.
Find their brand guide and follow it, making sure to stick to their style.
Look at their website.
Look at previous content, either from the client or work that other Accordus designers have done.
Get inspired.
Look for inspiration for your specific project.
Check out places like Behance, Pinterest, Dribbble, etc.
Prepare the project.
Determine purpose/goal of project (if not already clear from the TL).
Make sure you have all of the assets and content necessary. If you don’t, make sure to follow up and request these things.
Set up the project in the required program with correct dimensions.
Name and save the file in Dropbox. Include the Client Name (or abbreviation), Project Name, Dimensions, Date, and Version. (Don’t name anything as “Final”)
Naming convention template:
[Client Name] [Project Name & dimensions] [Date YYYYMMDD] [Version]
Create!
Have fun. Take a deep breath and/or a break if you feel stuck. Reach out Adrienne or another designer if you want to brainstorm.
Make sure to double check your work for accuracy, consistency, and cleanliness (i.e. everything is lined up, extends to the bleedlines if applicable, etc.)
Communicate. If have more questions or you’re running behind, communicate and let whoever needs to know.
Keep track of photos and fonts in the project folder in DB.
Send off.
Send the DB link to whoever assigned your task in Teamwork.