Senior Designer | FUEL

Barkley - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, MO

Animal Production and Aquaculture

About the position

The Senior Designer on the FUEL team at Barkley is responsible for creating compelling digital content across various platforms, including social media, email, and web. This role emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and the ability to produce high-quality visual solutions that resonate with consumers. The position requires a positive attitude and a passion for digital media, with a focus on delivering innovative ideas that fuel the brand's presence daily.

Responsibilities

• Concepting and creating original content for social media, email, web, paid ads and more in the digital space.
• Inspire clients and team members with great design craft and visual storytelling.
• Partner with copywriters to bring ideas and solutions.
• Lead on-site social productions locally and travel for shoots on location.
• Develop creative strategies and ideas that are culturally relevant.
• Develop original visual concepts.
• Receive and apply feedback from reviews both internal and with clients.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the client's business and industry.
• Work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment.
• Own projects through revisions and versions.
• Demonstrate good client presentation skills, showcasing a clear vision of how the work addresses the client's challenge.
• Desire to take on new challenges, grow and learn every day.

Requirements

• A strong aesthetic sense and excellent attention to detail; solid design work and the samples to show for it.
• Ability to carry out a concept from start to completion.
• Experience with designing in digital and social platforms.
• Good communication skills in fast-paced workload, attention to detail, able to meet deadlines.
• A strong portfolio reflecting digital content experience.
• Basic motion design / animation skills.
• Strong conceptual and brainstorming skills.
• Confidence in directing talent on productions to execute social concepts.
• Ability to follow direction, and give and take constructive criticism; an aptitude for time management, organization, and communication.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with various teams, providing useful guidance in an enthusiastic and inspiring manner.
• A basic understanding of UI/UX and an interest in the big social media platforms and their abilities/limitations.