Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: BALT - Baltimore, MD
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $35.00 - $47.00 Hourly
Description
Job Title: Designer (bench employee)
Labor Classification: Consultant II
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Bench/Part-time (variable hours, less than 20 hours per week), hybrid/remote
Reports to: Design Director
Summary:
As a designer, you can take raw materials such as text, photos, illustrations, and logos and turn them into an effective, coherent, integrated whole. You can develop materials in multiple mediums: printed flyers and brochures, print and digital multimedia campaigns, and social media. You can work within existing branding/styles but may be asked to develop new looks as well. You can manage small- to medium-size projects with little supervision and create sophisticated design solutions for a variety of clients.
As a bench designer, you may be collaborating with other designers and members of PRR’s Creative Studio, or you may be working as the sole designer on a project. For this role, excellent communication and organizational skills are a must. You think creatively and can execute your vision through a diverse set of media, including print, digital, presentation, and social marketing. You work to the strategic intent outlined in a creative brief.
This is a part-time W-2 employee position with variable and flexible hours.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- In partnership with other PRR staff, create industry-leading, on-strategy materials using existing brand standards or materials and be able to develop new ideas with limited direction.
- Develop high-quality mood boards, design concepting, print collateral, newsletters, brochures, content for multimedia, and other materials as requested.
- Manage multiple projects on time and within budget – from conception to delivery.
- Prioritize accessibility and inclusion in all materials you create.
- Guide the creation and maintenance of style guides/online design libraries.
- Maintain clear and professional communication with PRR team members, clients, and vendors.
- Present your work with passion and professionalism, ensuring that client expectations are met or exceeded, and the needs of the audience are prioritized.
- Organize meeting time to receive clear and actionable feedback while effectively managing expectations.
- Actively participate in team meetings to discuss assignment parameters, progress, and potential obstacles.
- Stay up to date with changing trends in the field and best practices.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The employee may be tasked with other duties, responsibilities and activities which fall within the reasonable scope of this role.
Utilization/Billability Goal
In this role, your time will largely be spent working on projects and billing your time to clients. Approximately 90% of your time in this role should be billed to projects. Any non-billable time would be billed to the company to complete administrative or other non-billable tasks. Our staff track and report their time spent on projects and company activities each week.
Experience/Education
- Bachelor of Arts degree or commensurate experience.
- At least three years of experience working as a graphic or visual designer, preferably in an agency environment.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Excellent skills as a designer are a must. As a designer at PRR, it is expected that in addition to your incredible eye, imagination, and application of color theory, you bring the ability to collaborate with other creatives and project team members. You should also be able to manage your own workload to stay in your design “happy place.” In addition to these skills, you have the following:
- A strong portfolio showcasing a range of high-quality graphic and visual design work.
- Good general design skills; good eye for layout, type, and color.
- Expertise working with design software, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Reliable and able to manage all aspects of projects with limited supervision.
- Superior problem-solving abilities.
- Cope with distractions and handle numerous functions simultaneously.
As a ‘bench’ employee (i.e. part-time, variable hour), you will be expected to own and maintain your own hardware and Adobe Creative Cloud software.
Compensation and Bench Status
The salary range for this position is $35 - $47 per hour. This is a "bench" position, meaning it is a non-benefitted, part-time, hourly role. Hours are not guaranteed and would fluctuate based on the needs of projects. Part-time and bench employees are eligible to accrue one hour of PTO/Sick Time for every 40 hours worked.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be expected to work extended hours; including, but not limited to, standing or sitting for extended periods. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee will regularly operate office equipment.
PRR, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
PRR is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a diverse and inclusive environment. We endeavor to build a team that reflects the diversity and intersectionality of the communities we serve. People of color, multilingual, LGBTQIA, and veteran candidates as well as individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
