Visual Designer

Based in Oakland, California, Enlisted, creates innovative brand experiences for Fortune 500’s and small startups. As a dynamic team of strategists and designers, we are a collaborative studio with a focus on brand and packaging as well as digital and physical product development.

Enlisted Design is seeking a mid-level Visual Designer to join our team of creative visual and product designers. Enlisted thrives on a highly collaborative relationship with our partners, and this role will help find the right solutions to our clients strategic objectives. We are a growing team, and a mid level designer will become an integral part of our creative force, expansion, and culture. The position will be largely focused on packaging and branding.

* Contribute creative solutions for packaging and branding in various industries. * Beautiful aesthetics and expertise in color, layout, typography and photography. * Understanding of branding strategy and associated considerations (objectives, key audiences,, messaging, guidelines, etc). * Ability to function within a collaborative team and work under the direction of Senior Designers, Art Directors and Management. * Experience collaborating and presenting your work directly to clients with support from Senior Design staff and management. * Competent in basic photography, photo editing and color correction. * Competent in basic mechanical file production for smaller packaging projects. * Keep current on design trends and explore new approaches. * Possess an understanding and appreciation for project cycle processes. * Can develop and maintain a consistent visual design language across a family of products. * Ability to travel internationally for press checks as required. * A proactive attitude and team-oriented approach to client projects and studio culture.

**Required Qualifications:** * 4+ years of relevant, agency experience * Mastery of industry standard design software, including Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. * Portfolio with demonstrated experience in branding and packaging. * Basic understanding of mechanical file production. **Desired Qualifications that will strengthen candidacy:** * User Experience Design * Visual Design for web and mobile apps * Experience pitching to clients and/or spec creative development * Collaboration with Management and Account teams to structure project engagements * Experience overseeing and mentoring junior staff