Graphic Designer

JOB TITLE

Graphic Designer – Full Time

LOCATION

Candidates must be based in NY or LA. This role will be fully remote with the possibility of attending client meetings in person.

ABOUT OGAKI

OGAKI is the first digital PR agency of its kind, entirely focused on the online space and built for digital-first brands and personalities. As experts in influencer marketing, social media strategy, and digital media relations, we work with brands across the fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and travel space. We are a boutique agency based across New York, Los Angeles, and Miami.

JOB SUMMARY

The Graphic Designer will support the Creative and Social Media teams, and will be working closely with the Creative Director to ideate & create engaging, on-brand graphics for a variety of clients across multiple social media platforms.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Supporting on creative concept development

· Conducting research to better understand brand objectives, target markets, and industry trends

· Illustrating concepts by designing rough layout of art and copy - i.e. arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts

· Messaging & storytelling across all social media clients

· Sourcing inspiration imagery as well as stock imagery for clients

· Ensuring final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

· Working with the Creative Director to create engaging image and video content, utilizing approved creative direction

· Working with internal teams to gather materials/ information for social media posts

· Creating pitch decks for new business opportunities

· Building out storyboards for client photoshoots

· Editing video content for social media channels

· Updating the agency's web content as needed on Squarespace

REQUIRED SKILLS

· Adobe Suite - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign (AfterEffects is a plus)

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Knowledge across all social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, etc.)

· An understanding of programs related to video editing, color correcting, and overlays (Inshot, Splice, etc.)

· Ablility to give and receive constructive criticism

· A strong eye for visual composition

· Knowledge and passion in art & design history

· Knowledge in beauty, fashion, health and lifestyle

· Strong background in conceptual and visual thinking

· Understanding of Squarespace

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

· Experience as a graphic designer or in a related field 3+ years

· Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio

· Understanding of marketing, website design, brand identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design