Designer

Who we are:

The Lacek Group is a collection of brilliant, passionate, intellectually curious, and unique people who work on the leading edge of customer engagement. We come to work every day to help our clients build longer-lasting, more profitable customer relationships. We listen, collaborate and celebrate together. We treat each other with kindness and respect. And we believe different perspectives drive innovation, fuel creativity and make our business and communities better. 

Together with our parent company Ogilvy, one of the most creative and effective agencies in the world, we believe diversity drives smarter work for our clients — and better business for us. We believe inclusion is essential, and we welcome all who are ready to join our push for positive change. Every single day. 

What we need:

Our creative department is seeking an outstanding Designer who can communicate clearly and effectively — someone who is willing to learn our clients’ brands, needs and methods for success.

What you’ll do:

• Translate marketing strategies into appropriate design recommendations, and develop concepts to support marketing goals
• Be a brand steward — maintain and oversee client’s brand standards and guidelines
• Concept and execute sound creative ideas for email, digital, social, print collateral, video and other marketing communications in an efficient and economical manner
• Create outstanding concepts in a way that shows a thorough understanding of the audience and project strategy
• Work alongside other Designers, Copywriters, Production Artists, Animators and Front-End Developers to ensure creative vision is achieved and client expectations are met
• Offer client and team members innovative advice and solutions from industry examples and experience
• Prioritize workload and demonstrate excellent time management skills
• Develop and refine concepts that support marketing goals
• Execute communications pieces with clarity, timeliness, and on budget
• Complete all necessary admin responsibilities in a timely manner (e.g., time tracking, annual reviews)

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Art Direction, Digital Media Design or Visual Arts preferred
• 3 years total experience in a design (print and/or digital) function
• Online portfolio demonstrating strong creative visual concepts and execution
• Demonstrated understanding of clients’ business needs, and the ability to concept and design compelling solutions that align with overall creative strategy
• Skills to contribute through the entire design life cycle, from producing rough concepts to delivering a polished design solution
• Capability of working on multiple projects simultaneously, small or large, with various project leads
• Ability to take ownership of projects, as well as willingness to step in to help others as needed
• Capacity to listen, digest and resolve client feedback with creative solutions and a can-do attitude
• Awareness and understanding of current technologies

• Great sense of humor; willingness to work hard
• Ability to think in the big picture, while still obsessive about the details

• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite is required
• Sketch experience preferred, but not required
• Experience working with Data teams and with dynamic content preferred, but not required
• CRM and/or Loyalty experience preferred, but not required
• Experience working with clients preferred, but not required

Competencies you’ll demonstrate:

• Adaptability
• Agency Citizenship
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Continuous Learning
• Managing Work
• Stress Tolerance
• Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills
• Work Standards

Online portfolio demonstrating strong creative visual concepts and execution is required for consideration. 

You’ll love working at The Lacek Group – smart people, engaging culture, comprehensive benefits and fantastic growth opportunities. Your confidential inquiry is encouraged.

The Lacek Group

700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 610

Minneapolis, MN  55402

The Lacek Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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