Graphic Designer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Graphic Designer will be responsible for facilitating the design process for Cardone Ventures by ensuring that designs are in keeping with the brand's DNA. This includes managing the creative process from start to finish: defining concepts, designing, sketching, and some development.

The Graphic Designer must possess an extensive skill set and qualifications that work together to manage the design process efficiently. This position supports the mission of the organization by demonstrating excellent designs that are compelling to potential customers while also serving the design needs of our internal team to support existing clients.

ABOUT CARDONE VENTURES

Our mission is to help business owners achieve their personal, professional, and goals through the growth of their businesses. We work in dozens of verticals and provide strategic business guidance through courses, live events, partnerships, and investments. Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process: we are inspirational, accountable, transparent, disciplined, aligned, and results oriented. This company operates nationally and is growing by the day.

SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Consistently producing creative assets, such as graphics for paid media, landing pages, the website and presentations, that not only align with the brand but also drive measurable results. The key is not just making graphics that look good but ensuring they improve engagement, boost conversions, and represent our brand well.
• Consistently incorporating the company's brand values and identity into all creative output. This means ensuring that designs not only meet the team's aesthetic needs, but also deliver a cohesive brand message across all touchpoints.

OBJECTIVES

• Study design briefs and company brand to determine requirements
• Incorporate brand values into content, and direct high-quality creative and brand design
• Develop illustrations, logos and other content using design software
• Leverage knowledge of the latest trends in new media, video, television, design, advertising, and marketing in order to inform creative campaigns
• Develop assets for social media engagement
• Develop assets for websites that will lead to a higher conversion
• Create supporting graphics across various media for A/B testing (social, web, etc.)
• Execute through all design phases, mainly front-end development
• Utilize GIF/sticker content types and creation techniques - animation, stop motion, video, etc. (if necessary)
• Create highly engaging/persuasive graphic designs for all platforms (social media, website, email…etc)

COMPETENCIES

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and Sketch
• Proficient in major web based "Drag & Drop" web development programs
• Ability to expand and build upon a simple creative brief
• Ability to read creative briefs and convert to functional design
• Background in Keynote, Google Suite, Powerpoint, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere, and Animate)
• Understanding of management, transcription, and other administrative procedures
• Demonstrates a focus on creating assets that convert, rather than solely focusing on aesthetics (Functional Design)
• Understanding of conversion statistics and KPIs in order to enhance designs to meet goals
• Understanding of print production and how to submit files to vendors to ensure quality production
• Proficiency in designing for multiple platforms, including paid media, offline assets, websites, email campaigns, etc.. The designs should be visually appealing, persuasive, and adaptable to different formats.
• Basic knowledge of ClickFunnels software

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years of relevant industry experience (branded content/new media/creative production)
• Digital or Graphic Design degree preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce Cardone Ventures recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates and partners.

If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! For best consideration, include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to careers @cardoneventures.com. Already a Cardone Ventures candidate? Please connect directly with your recruiter to discuss this opportunity.