Brand Designer

Department: Creative + Marketing

Reports to: Creative Director, Design + Director of Marketing (joint reporting line)

Works With: Well…Everybody

Location: London / New York

WHO WE ARE

We are The Mayda Creative Co., a creative studio applying diverse expertise to content production, design and technology. United by design-thinking, we blend strategy, artistry, and production to move our clients in advertising, entertainment and technology forward. We ideate, develop, and create across three areas of focus: Branded Content, Creative Technology, and Entertainment + IP. 

WHO WE LOOK FOR

• Team Players - You’re collaborative, positive, proactive, and have a solution-oriented mentality. 
• Self Starters - You take ownership and initiative. You are energized working in an entrepreneurial environment that provides a lot of freedom to learn, grow and try new things. 
• Curious Souls - You’re inspired by innovation, emerging trends and seeking out the new. You ask lots of questions and challenge conventions. 
• Champions for Diversity - You come as yourself and respect others. You’re inspired to be part of building a culture and community that is inclusive and supportive; always.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As our Brand Designer, your primary focus will be on shaping and refining all brand-related materials and the overall visual language of the Mayda brand. As a custodian of Mayda's visual identity, you will ensure that every visual element, from pitch presentations and event invitations to website art direction and our broad, cross-platform online presence all consistently showcase and reflect Mayda's aesthetic standards and brand identity.

You'll be responsible for creating and enhancing Mayda's branding materials across various mediums, translating creative concepts into impactful visual representations. Your role will require a deep understanding of design principles and the ability to apply them across a broad range of styles and requirements. You will have an excellent design sense and the ability to communicate your ideas effectively. 

In short, you are a…

• Maker - you can design, create, and enhance treatment decks, social content, styleframes, and other collateral.
• Storyteller @ Heart - you love a good story and thrive when bringing any narrative to life.
• Proficient Designer - you understand the importance of effective design, layout and typography.
• Smooth Talker - you successfully communicate your thoughts and respond to feedback positively. 
• Visual Person - you have great visual references and are able to pull imagery that compliments the brief.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• 1-2+ years of experience as a graphic designer, or are a recent graduate from a design program.
• Superior verbal and written communication and editing skills.
• Skilled in typography and layout.
• Proficient in Microsoft, Adobe, and Google applications and are also interested in learning new software and tools as they become available.
• Comfortable managing through influence and juggling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in a rapidly growing company environment. 

CULTURE & BENEFITS

You join our team. We join yours. At Mayda, we are committed to supporting you, your well-being, and your development. You’ll love working at Mayda because:

• We value you. We care about our people. From providing great benefits (including healthcare insurance; 401k contributions, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts and more) to career planning and continual learning and development opportunities, we’re committed to investing in our talent.
• We value flexibility. We’re much more interested in the work you do than the hours and places you do it in. We offer the flexibility and trust for you to decide where you can be at your best, and provide the connected platforms and physical spaces to be together when needed.
• We value family.  It’s no joke bringing a new human into this world and providing the continued parental support your family needs. We provide generous parental leave to new parents, and offer five annual paid personal days to everyone, so you have the flexibility to care for yourself and your family.
• We value time-out.  We appreciate the value in disconnecting. Whether it’s a high-energy white water rafting trip or a relaxed staycation (and everything in between), we encourage everyone at Mayda to switch off and enjoy their well-earned vacation days.
• We value community. We recognize the need to spend time giving back. So we provide five annual paid ‘for good’ days for you to invest in a charity, cause or movement close to your heart. All we ask is everyone shares their experience on their return so collectively we can grow and learn from each other.
• We value ideas. We’re just getting started and we have bold aspirations. As we grow, we grow together and we’re creating an environment that encourages everyone to share ideas which enrich our culture and expand our benefits.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At Mayda, we celebrate what makes us different and are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We take pride in providing equal employment opportunities to everyone regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or disability.