Quext Marketing Designer

Description

"We prefer candidates located in Kansas City, Missouri or Lubbock, Texas, but we are open to considering remote applicants for the right individual."

Job Summary:

As the Designer at Quext, you will own the visual identity of our brand, ensuring a cohesive and cutting-edge look across all marketing efforts. You'll work on a wide range of marketing design projects, from digital and print collateral to ads, websites, and tradeshow booths. This role requires a designer with strong skills and taste, who is up to date on modern design trends and is passionate about creating work that visually communicates Quext's brand.

You should be initiative-driven, and able to manage design projects while collaborating with the marketing and product teams to maintain a unified brand identity.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Brand Ownership:
  Own the visual identity of Quext and ensure consistency across all marketing channels, including print, digital, and event collateral.
• Marketing Design:
  Design everything from digital ads, social media assets, email templates, and website graphics to print materials such as brochures, mailers, and tradeshow booths. You will be responsible for all marketing design needs across various mediums.
• Website Design:
  Design and update website assets (Word Press knowledge preferred), ensuring a clean, user-friendly experience that aligns with our visual branding.
• Design Tools Mastery:
  Use Adobe Creative Suite and Figma to create high-quality visuals and manage all design work from concept to completion. Ensure all files are organized and ready for team collaboration or external sharing.
• Brand Guidelines Development:
  Create and maintain comprehensive brand guidelines that clearly define usage of logos, colors, fonts, and overall visual style to ensure consistency across all marketing materials and platforms.
• Trend Awareness:
  Stay current with modern design trends, typography, and technology, ensuring Quext's visual presence is innovative and on-trend.
• Collaboration & Brainstorming:
  Work closely with the entire marketing team to contribute to creative brainstorms and provide design solutions based on team needs. Be open to feedback, iterate quickly, and manage tight deadlines while fostering a collaborative environment where everyone can contribute ideas to various marketing projects.
• Cross-Department Collaboration:
  Partner with the product UI/UX design team to ensure consistency between marketing and product visuals, helping to maintain one cohesive visual identity across Quext.
• Self-Management:
  Manage your own projects, timelines, and deliverables with minimal supervision. Take ownership of the design process from ideation to final execution.
• Rationale & Communication:
  Be able to clearly articulate your design decisions, explaining the thought process behind your work and how it aligns with brand goals.
• Project Management:
  Take ownership of managing the full lifecycle of design projects, from initial briefing to final delivery. This includes setting timelines, tracking progress, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring deadlines are met.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
• Experience designing for various mediums including websites (Word Press), digital ads, social media graphics, email templates, print collateral, and event materials.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design skills, modern design sensibilities, and brand-building experience.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain design decisions clearly.
• Self-starter with a passion for design and brand consistency.
• Familiarity with current design trends, typography, and user experience principles.

Qualifications/Education/Experience:

• 4-6 years of experience in graphic design, with a focus on marketing design.
• Physical Requirements: Examples below.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

* Madera Residential, LLC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.