Seeking Exceptional Talent
Our Red Chalk team is made up of skilled, inquisitive, passionate, dedicated, supportive and friendly people. Seem like a good fit? To get started, a review of the things we value…
the drive to improve
Are you fueled by a desire, nay, a need to improve your skills and knowledge? Are you the person that won’t settle for what you did yesterday? Are you hungry to break boundaries?
the ability to be a team player
Are you here to be part of a successful team? Do you thrive in a collaborative, “what if” and “why not” environment?
the passion for client successes
Do you love a challenge and problem-solving? Do you find empowering the success of others gratifying? Are you here to help our clients?
a strong work ethic
Are you willing to put in the time and effort it takes to complete the job successfully? Are you a leader? Do you take pride in the work you produce?
pro communication skills
We’re just going to let this stay right here. Because if you don’t have good communication skills…
paying attention to the details
You can be an artist. You can be a big-sky thinker. You can be the shit… But for the love of all things great and small, you must be able to rock the details.
OPEN POSITION
Brand Marketing Communications Designer & Manager
Red Chalk Studios is looking for an exceptional person with agency-level experience as a Graphic Designer managing multiple clients and projects in brand development, print collateral, digital collateral, websites, email marketing and social marketing.
Having exceptional, multi-talented team members positions Red Chalk as a leading brand communications, design and marketing agency.
Our successful candidate is dedicated to excellent brand and design thinking, and is skilled in developing strategies and communication solutions for a wide variety of platforms, channels and media. You’ve worked, preferably, with both B2B and B2C clients. You also have a relentless drive to improve and innovate.
You must be an effective communicator who can lead projects from start to finish, collaborate with internal and external teams, as well as manage direct client relationships, multiple jobs and tight deadlines.
This is a full-time position at our Virginia Beach studio.
We are a Mac-based agency.
Also, we have a cat. Her name is Ramona.
Professional Requirements
- Minimum four years of professional experience as graphic designer/art director managing brand and marketing communications in print and digital across multiple platforms for multiple clients
- Four-year graphic design / communications design degree, or equivalent
- Experience working with B2B and B2C clients
- Letters of reference from past employer(s) and client(s)
Strategic Brand Thinking & Working Requirements
- Ability to assess and develop brand foundation principles that guide all brand communications
- Ability to assess marketing initiative and provide strategic solutions
- Ability to develop multiple creative ideas to solve challenges
- Ability to understand complex/comprehensive subjects and execute clear communication messaging
- Present solutions to creative director, clearly communicating objectives and solution rationale
- Ability to work as part of team and support each other’s growth and success
- Self-motivated and driven to provide the best for our clients at all times
Skill Requirements
- Excellent knowledge and experience with graphic design foundations: typography, color theory, design aesthetics, layouts, etc.
- Advanced knowledge and ability to work with multiple platforms and marketing communications channels
- Ability to create custom illustrations, photo illustrations and execute a high-skill level of photo-editing
- Proficient and professional writing skills
- Excellent proficiency, knowledge and experience with the following programs:
- Adobe Creative Suite:
- InDesign (creating & editing single- to multi-page documents)
- Illustrator (creating & editing vector artwork and typography)
- Photoshop (editing, photo-manipulation, color-correction, image-building, etc.)
- Acrobat Pro (PDF forms and file management)
- WordPress and/or other website CMS platforms
- Email Marketing Platform: Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Klaviyo or other
- Adobe Creative Suite:
- Excellent proficiency, knowledge and experience with at least three of the following:
- Customer journey marketing: establishing communication flows/funnels, establishing automated programs
- Email marketing: campaign strategy, content development, platform management, customer list management
- Print publications/collateral design: concepting, multi-page layouts, image management, file and print management
- Social media marketing: multi-platform strategies, content development, channel management
- Website management: content management, eCommerce management, SEO management
- Video: strategy, storyboarding, production/editing
- 2D Animation design: concepting, image development, efficient animation processes
- BONUS proficiencies in:
- Conversion and lead tracking strategies, implementation and management
- Website design, UI/UX strategies, conversion strategies, front-end development
- Illustration
- Photography
- Videography/shooting
- 3D Animations
- Software: After Effects, Premier Pro
Client and Project Management Responsibilities
This position requires you to manage projects that are time-sensitive and multi-faceted. You will need to be efficient in juggling a large project workload. While you will work primarily on-site at Red Chalk Studios, you may be required to visit client locations.
- Work directly with clients, coordinating and managing projects in a timely and professional manner
- Pitch ideas to internal team and clients
- Communicate with team and clients proficiently and efficiently, on a daily basis
- Proof all work for accuracy and have excellent attention to detail
- Review all materials to confirm conformity to standards and specifications
- Attend occassional on-site client meetings, including those out of the area
- Efficiently work with our project management platform, tracking tasks and time management
Our Values and Culture
We believe in good manners, positive attitudes and supporting one another. We believe in working hard and doing great work. We believe in fostering an environment that allows every person to grow, contribute and shine. We believe in staying lean and fierce. We believe good food and conversation lead to better relations. We believe every Chalker has a responsibility of keeping Red Chalk great (and weird) and making our clients the hero. We believe in play time. We believe in coffee.
You can expect…
- Salaried position, ranging $50,000-65,000 — compensation dependent on skills and experience
- +$5Kish benefit package: daily freshly-prepared lunches (for real!), a kitchen filled with snacks, flex schedules, paid vacation and holidays, company-paid vision + dental insurance, 25% contribution to our group health care plan, standing desks, free parking, and more
- Working on-site in our fun, open and collaboratively-minded environment
- Good stories, lots of laughs, music, a cat, Starbucks, game time…
And at this point, we expect you to WOW us!
If you think you’re the person for us, and we’re the place for you, proceed with completing the form below. No phone calls, please. Remote work is not being considered for this role. You must be located near Virginia Beach, VA, to apply.
