Senior Interactive Brand Designer
Summary
GumGum is a global technology and media company specializing in contextual intelligence. For over a decade, we have applied our proven machine learning expertise to extract value from digital content for the advertising industry. The company’s contextual advertising engine, Verity™, comprehends the meaning of text, images and video online, allowing marketers to safely and precisely place ads where people are most engaged. Combining that contextual targeting and brand safety intelligence with proprietary high-impact ad formats, GumGum’s advertising solutions deliver industry leading efficiency, accuracy and performance.
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Interactive Brand Designer to join the Marketing team and help manage and define our unique digital experiences for the GumGum brand. Reporting to the Creative Director of Marketing, this role will take the lead on the development of gumgum.com, the Contextual Insider, corporate branding assets, non-growth projects and support revenue-driven campaigns. This highly efficient leader will lead and art-direct all design requests from key stakeholders and ensure completion.
The Senior Interactive Brand Designer will also help improve the creative process and drive ROI tied to design efforts working closely with internal stakeholders. This role will manage communications with third-party vendors and internal departments, is proficient in digital design, UI/UX, SEO and has knowledge in advertising and marketing.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the visuals for the company brand & corporate assets
- Solid background of UI/UX with strong design aesthetics
- Project manage gumgum.com, Contextual Insider and introduce enhancements to the creative process
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors
- Capable of art directing contract or freelance designers for additional support when needed
- React to ongoing design needs of the company across all departments
- Problem-solving capabilities to streamline workflow
- Prioritize projects and manage workload effectively
- Knowledge on interactive marketing tools and an understanding of SEO
- Produce kick-ass designs across interactive platforms and print media that align with our brand
- Develop inspiration and trend boards while collaborating closely with the creative team
- Drive and define graphic concepts from early stage to final design with on-brand, trend inspired and iconic designs
- Come up with new ideas and ways for our designs to stand out
- Support the team throughout the execution
- Build and provide assets for other creatives
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent education and experience
- A minimum of 8+ years of proven work experience in a relevant role
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Be a project leader on interactive design projects from start to finish
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Basic knowledge of After Effects or other animation programs
- Solid digital design background and ability to work with other teams
- Introduce digital tools to improve process and workflow and curious to learn and adapt to existing marketing tools
- Competent knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts
- Technical design skills and be able to problem-solve effectively
- Detail-orientated
- An eye for great design and typography
- In-house marketing department or ad agency background is a plus
- Willing to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven organization
- Be able to be flexible and meet deadlines
- The ability to see projects through from start to finish
- Consistency regardless of project size
- Good organizational skills that support the rest of the team
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive health, vision and dental benefits
- Healthcare including 100% coverage for Employee + Spouse/family
- Dependent care FSA
- Employer-matched 401(k) plan
- Stock incentive program (role dependent)
- Paid parental leave
- Goodly - student loan contribution plan
- WFH monthly stipend
- Anniversary recognition and awards
- Fitness reimbursement and wellness workshops
- Discounted Pet Health Program
- Flexible time off and work schedule
- Dog-friendly HQ office - we love our fur babies! Check us out on Instagram @dogsofgumgum
- Incredible work/life balance with a collaborative and friendly work space
- A team that has transitioned to remote work impressively, and remains highly collaborative and connected
- GumGum Gives Back volunteering opportunities
- Team building lunches and events, and monthly company celebrations
- Virtual monthly team bonding events
Career & Development Focus
- Ongoing learning and development for education opportunities such as webinars, books, classes, relevant conferences and events
- Opportunities to pursue business related side projects and yearly Hackathon
- Highly encouraged to contribute to open source software, including our own open source software
- Environment of learning from peers, including meetups, presentations and blog posts
- Opportunity to work with cutting edge technology
- Life Skills sessions - geared towards the whole life/ health / person
- Leadership Bites Dinner Series - connecting current and future GumGum leaders over great food and meaningful conversation
- Stride - our company council committee to share learnings, give updates and provide feedback to the company regarding initiatives and discussions around diversity, inclusion and equity.
Our Values…
Thoughtful…We listen to understand different perspectives, show everyone respect, and relentlessly seek solutions for our clients (internal and external)
Agility…We are quick, nimble, and change direction gracefully, while maintaining control.
Grit…We bring energy and perseverance to everything we do.
Our Culture...
GumGum recently earned LA’s Best Places to Work Award in 2021 by BuiltInLA, and Inc. Magazine’s Best Places to Work in 2020 and it’s no surprise why. With company-sponsored social hours, annual holiday celebrations and on-site gatherings, GumGummers enjoy a fun, creative and collaborative workplace. We provide ourselves on our strong track record of giving employees the autonomy and support they need to succeed.
Check us out on Instagram: @gumgum