Role Summary:

Penta’s Brand Strategy department is seeking a well rounded Designer with a keen eye for detail to join our team. This role involves developing a variety of creative assets across various mediums to support the execution of client projects. A successful candidate has 1-3 years of experience in designing at a creative agency or at an advertising/marketing agency. The candidate must have strong design and time management skills and the ability to interpret client needs. A successful candidate is intellectually curious, eager to learn and contribute, works well in teams, and interested in developing creative solutions that help scale the reach and resonance of important ideas.

The Designer is expected to:

Design creative assets to be used for digital (displays, websites, social media), visual story boards, print, and OOH client needs
Push the boundaries of imagery, typography, color, pattern and texture to build compelling creative solutions
Exhibit an impeccable design sense and a discerning eye
Understand the specific business case and agreed-upon strategy for every project, with an appreciation for the client’s business and industry
Maintain an active awareness of visual trends, technological advances and cultural nuances within the design landscape
Look for opportunities to disrupt the visual landscape in service of great ideas
Have the ability to think beyond static executions to address deliverables like motion design and interactive design
Work productively and harmoniously as a teammate with those who share responsibility on day-to-day assignments
Have a strong ability to prioritize work and manage their own time based on short and long-term needs
Own the material application of design ideas across multiple executions (versioning)
Under the direction of the CD, sees work through completion – including, versioning, quality assurance and proofing before final production

The ideal candidate will have:

Preferably a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
1-3 years of experience design for a variety of applications at a creative agency, marking/advertising agency, or in a related field
Good judgment and imagination to be able to make recommendations for the visual elements of design systems, advertising campaigns, and presentations
Strong familiarity with essential design software like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
Proficiency with workplace productivity tools including Slack, Google Slides, PowerPoint and Asana
A demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple, competing assignments
A demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team
The ability to take initiative; motivated and self-starting
Solid presentation skills and strong attention to detail
A willingness to learn new skills and participate in new projects
Be extremely detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
Experience with motion graphics or animation is a plus
Experience with HTML 5 is a plus

Salary Range:

The base salary range for this position will be $65,000 - $85,000, depending on a candidate’s experience and qualifications as they relate to the position.

Benefits:

Penta Group is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support the well-being and financial security of our employees. Our benefits include:

Healthcare Coverage: Excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance through Cigna and UNUM, with the company covering the majority of individual employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums
Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) plan with a generous employer match, contributing 100% on the first 3% of salary deferred and 50% on the next 2%, helping employees maximize their retirement savings
Income Protection: Employer-paid short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and life insurance
Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Flexible Paid Time Off: Flexible Paid Time Off(PTO) policy and a generous holiday schedule

Additional Perks & Support:

A monthly cell phone stipend
Optional employee-paid pet insurance coverage through Nationwide
Frequent firm-wide social events and team-building activities
Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), including confidential counseling and resources for personal and work-related issues
Health & Wellness Initiatives, including a gym membership program (One Pass Select), mental health resources, and access to virtual health consultations

Location and Remote Schedule:

This position is for US-based personnel and is fully remote. Core hours for the role will be 11 am - 5 pm ET. Regardless of geolocation, everyone on the team is expected to work an eight hour day and be online during this window, excluding standard lunch and break times.