What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Specialist position at Belfort Group?
The ideal candidate is responsible for supporting the Creative Team on all creative needs including but not limited to print and digital design, brand development, website development, integrated marketing campaign asset development, social media content design and video development. The Creative Specialist works across all practice areas at the agency to support creative development for a wide range of clients in addition to supporting agency marketing initiatives. The Creative Specialist is a role for an extremely versatile designer who has strong creative design skills in both print and digital platforms but who also has a strong understanding and interest in integrated marketing.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Creative Team in designing creative assets to support client needs including but not limited to social media graphics, social media ads, digital banner ads, website graphics, print materials and stationery, logos, infographics and videos, often producing the first drafts of designs.
- Works with the Senior Creative Specialist(s) and Creative Manager(s) directly on design/ creative projects and asset development for both clients and the agency.
- Supports website development projects including supporting website layout design and assisting in production.
- Developing video content and supporting video development projects including editing content and developing animations.
- Works with the Creative Team to update and manage the agency’s website.
- Integrates with the rest of the agency to serve as creative support for all integrated account work.
- Develops and maintains productive relationships with clients as well as with external vendors with whom he/she will regularly interact.
Position Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of hands-on experience in a full-time graphic design position. (Agency experience a plus)
- Advanced knowledge of the full Adobe Creative Suite.
- Advanced knowledge and experience in video editing software.
- Experience in website CMS software (i.e. WordPress).
- Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS preferred.
- Strong communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate design processes to internal agency teams.
- Ability to work independently and multi-task in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to proof copy within designs.
- Experience implementing creative assets within paid social media channels, Google Ads, and other marketing channels a plus.
Do you feel qualified for this position? Email your resume and portfolio to creative@thebelfortgroup.com.