Senior Designer
Thousands of us around the world wake up every day with a common purpose to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely! What you'll learn & achieve:
Design original pieces, including illustrations and infographics Review junior designers' work to ensure high quality Refine images, fonts and layouts using graphic design software Generate ideas to portray concepts and advertise products/services Amend designs after feedback Maintain brand consistency throughout all our marketing projects Liaise with marketing and design teams to ensure deadlines are met Stay up to date with industry developments and tools The ability to distinguish strong ideation and conceptualization (art direction) vs. design Able to assess taskprojects from initial brief and come up with ideas and solutions Responsible for not only the look but is also responsible for developing the concept Understanding, solving and delivering work answering the creative brief Establishes visual tone that will effectively communicate with the target audience and fulfill the project objectives Participates in and leads in brainstorming sessions Understands and accepts the need to amend, revise or redevelop campaigns in response to feedback from the creative strategist, leads or clients Meet client objectives, values, budgets and deadlines Large campaigns (But not limited to smaller projects as needed) Deliver best practices in social, video, digital & print space Push boundaries of design innovation within the digital space Support the Creative Lead and Creative Strategist with the development of concepts and client presentations Seeks approval from creative leads and management on all work before delivery to Client Multi-tasks, working on several campaigns at once, under pressure and against tight timelines Takes on projects from start to finish and is able to relate all information to others involved on the job with minimal supervision Develops storyboards for videos as a model for client approval, then works with the team to ensure the final product is true to the original concept and presentation Consistently and independently acquires subject matter expertise through advanced training Keeps up to date with popular culture and trends Represents, when required, senior creative management at team meetings as well as with clients Build presentation decks from start to finish with rationale explaining concepts and executions Collaboration with Content Execution team and copywriters Comfortable and prepared to present work to clients Expert in UL's typography do's and don'ts and best practices around kerning, leading and orphans/widows Review campaigns (assigned to cohort) with existing content to ensure they are visually connected and brand consistent. (Plus, Base Tier) Brand design reviews What makes you a great fit:
Strong online portfolio A bachelor's degree, design emphasis preferred. Generally, 6 years or more of related experience or demonstrated competency Highly proficient in Environmental Design Highly proficient in Adobe Suite Highly proficient in Print/Production A keen eye for aesthetics and details Ability to give/take direction A solid understanding of the differences between strong design and conceptual art direction Understanding, solving and delivering on the creative brief Talent to inspire team members with great visual design Desire to take on new challenges, grow and learn everyday Ability to work collaboratively as part of a larger team Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas UL has COVID-19 protocols and policies in place to ensure the safety of our employees, customers and clients. Effective November 1, 2021, the company mandates that employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment (except where prohibited by law), subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. What you'll experience working at UL:
Mission For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn't new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 125 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do. People Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you'll almost always hear, the people. Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We're able to deliver the best because we employ the best. Interesting work Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers' create. We're inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world. Grow & achieve We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles. Total Rewards In the US, we provide lots of great benefits for our employees are their families. All employees are eligible for bonus compensation in addition to their annual salary. Many US employees are eligible to enroll in health, wellness and retirement saving benefits on day one of employment. We focus on providing employees with options for healthcare savings such as Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts and Health Savings Accounts (that UL contributes to twice per year!). We also have Employee Assistance Programs to support your mental health & wellbeing. UL offers a competitive 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Additionally, we invest 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. UL supports workplace flexibility based on team & business needs focused on provide employees stability - employees and managers work together to build a plan. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer time off.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Design & UXEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Design original pieces, including illustrations and infographics Review junior designers' work to ensure high quality Refine images, fonts and layouts using graphic design software Generate ideas to portray concepts and advertise products/services Amend designs after feedback Maintain brand consistency throughout all our marketing projects Liaise with marketing and design teams to ensure deadlines are met Stay up to date with industry developments and tools The ability to distinguish strong ideation and conceptualization (art direction) vs. design Able to assess taskprojects from initial brief and come up with ideas and solutions Responsible for not only the look but is also responsible for developing the concept Understanding, solving and delivering work answering the creative brief Establishes visual tone that will effectively communicate with the target audience and fulfill the project objectives Participates in and leads in brainstorming sessions Understands and accepts the need to amend, revise or redevelop campaigns in response to feedback from the creative strategist, leads or clients Meet client objectives, values, budgets and deadlines Large campaigns (But not limited to smaller projects as needed) Deliver best practices in social, video, digital & print space Push boundaries of design innovation within the digital space Support the Creative Lead and Creative Strategist with the development of concepts and client presentations Seeks approval from creative leads and management on all work before delivery to Client Multi-tasks, working on several campaigns at once, under pressure and against tight timelines Takes on projects from start to finish and is able to relate all information to others involved on the job with minimal supervision Develops storyboards for videos as a model for client approval, then works with the team to ensure the final product is true to the original concept and presentation Consistently and independently acquires subject matter expertise through advanced training Keeps up to date with popular culture and trends Represents, when required, senior creative management at team meetings as well as with clients Build presentation decks from start to finish with rationale explaining concepts and executions Collaboration with Content Execution team and copywriters Comfortable and prepared to present work to clients Expert in UL's typography do's and don'ts and best practices around kerning, leading and orphans/widows Review campaigns (assigned to cohort) with existing content to ensure they are visually connected and brand consistent. (Plus, Base Tier) Brand design reviews What makes you a great fit:
Strong online portfolio A bachelor's degree, design emphasis preferred. Generally, 6 years or more of related experience or demonstrated competency Highly proficient in Environmental Design Highly proficient in Adobe Suite Highly proficient in Print/Production A keen eye for aesthetics and details Ability to give/take direction A solid understanding of the differences between strong design and conceptual art direction Understanding, solving and delivering on the creative brief Talent to inspire team members with great visual design Desire to take on new challenges, grow and learn everyday Ability to work collaboratively as part of a larger team Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas UL has COVID-19 protocols and policies in place to ensure the safety of our employees, customers and clients. Effective November 1, 2021, the company mandates that employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment (except where prohibited by law), subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. What you'll experience working at UL:
Mission For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn't new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 125 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do. People Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you'll almost always hear, the people. Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We're able to deliver the best because we employ the best. Interesting work Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers' create. We're inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world. Grow & achieve We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles. Total Rewards In the US, we provide lots of great benefits for our employees are their families. All employees are eligible for bonus compensation in addition to their annual salary. Many US employees are eligible to enroll in health, wellness and retirement saving benefits on day one of employment. We focus on providing employees with options for healthcare savings such as Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts and Health Savings Accounts (that UL contributes to twice per year!). We also have Employee Assistance Programs to support your mental health & wellbeing. UL offers a competitive 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Additionally, we invest 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. UL supports workplace flexibility based on team & business needs focused on provide employees stability - employees and managers work together to build a plan. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer time off.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Design & UXEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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