Junior to Mid Level Graphic Designer

Overview

Paperless Post is looking for a Junior to Mid Level Graphic Designer with 1 to 3+ years of professional experience who has solid skills in illustration and design principles. This individual should have a versatile skill set and an aesthetic that balances sophistication with playfulness. The role involves crafting visually compelling event pages and invitations that serve millions of users during meaningful occasions.

Role and Responsibilities

• Create original visual content for Paperless Post's platforms including web and applications, as well as branded channels like blogs and social media.
• Collaborate closely with Senior Art Director to develop assets for partnership initiatives and help launch partner collections, either from scratch or by adapting partner-provided materials.
• Develop cutting-edge design elements including original and curated content such as stickers, text treatments, templates, and effects for the newest platform.
• Engage with a cross-functional team including Art Directors, Designers, and Production Designers to contribute throughout all stages from concept to deployment.
• Participate actively in brainstorming sessions, design critiques, and discussions to foster creative growth.

Candidate Profile and Skills

• A Bachelor of Fine Arts or similar design-related degree, or equivalent 1-3+ years experience in graphic design or illustration.
• Expertise in illustration, design, and animation across diverse media and styles, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop, plus foundational knowledge of After Effects; fluency in After Effects is advantageous.
• Experience with traditional mediums such as watercolor, pen & ink, and gouache.
• Motivated to continually enhance your illustration and design skillset.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven setting, managing multiple concurrent projects efficiently.
• Highly proactive with a knack for developing fresh ideas and maintaining productivity.
• Strong communication skills to clearly articulate your creative approach relative to project objectives to team members.
• Open to taking art direction and feedback, adapting to various perspectives.
• Eager to collaborate positively, generously sharing time and knowledge.
• Additional skills that add value include type design, lettering, studio photography, stop motion animation, prop styling for photo shoots, and 3D modeling.

About the Team

The Content Design Team is comprised of diverse creatives with expertise in design, lettering, illustration, and photography. They collaborate closely with Production Design and Planning to deliver design-forward products that resonate with customers. The team also partners with leading designers to produce exclusive original content and values stylistic versatility to cater to a wide range of significant life events.

Company Culture

Paperless Post supports a balanced work environment with gender parity and a strong mix of engineers and designers. Freed from reliance on advertising revenue, the company dedicates itself to refining the platform, product, content, and partnerships to ideally serve users. Since inception, Paperless Post has facilitated real-world connections for over 220 million people worldwide. The company promotes inclusivity and encourages applications from women, people of color, transgender and genderqueer people, those with disabilities, and veterans.

AI Usage and Interview Policy

Paperless Post embraces appropriate AI tool usage such as Claude, ChatGPT, and Copilot for enhancing creativity and efficiency. During recruitment, AI-powered note-taking may be used. However, candidates are prohibited from using AI tools during interviews or assignments unless explicitly authorized. Use of unauthorized AI in interviews or take-home assignments may lead to disqualification. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities are supported.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this role ranges between 60,000 and 80,000 USD annually, commensurate with market location, skills, experience, and internal team structures. Employment packages include base salary, equity, and fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance options.