Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced graphic designer who will conceptualize and design brand materials to support the evolution and identity of Scrum Alliance across all platforms. The ideal candidate will approach projects both strategically/tactically and work cross-functionally to produce exceptional results.
Skills and Competencies:
Because of the cross-functional nature of our teams, we highly value individuals with T-shaped skills, people with deep expertise and a broad knowledge base.
The ideal individual for this role is someone with a deep expertise in the following primary responsibilities (80%):
Design, concept, and provide art direction across channels: digital, social, video, email, print
Design and propose creative elements for visual purposes in marketing collateral, infographics, identity development, illustrations and photography layout for website articles
Develop and execute diverse concepts in support of our strategy
Review and independently execute on creative briefs
Create branding and strategy for spatial design of major conferences
Applying your deep understanding of brand development and management to all creative work
Collaborate across departments to ensure timely production of high-quality materials
Secondary responsibilities (20%) to include a broad general knowledge or skills in other areas including:
Plan and implement new designs
Optimize existing user interface designs
Test for intuitivity and experience
Develop technical and business requirements and always strive to deliver intuitive and user-centered solutions
Combine creativity with an awareness of the design elements
Create prototypes for new product ideas
Test new ideas before implementing
Conduct an ongoing user research
Education and Qualifications
5+ years as a Graphic Designer or similar role
Strong creative design skills demonstrated in a portfolio is a must
Must have knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Cloud - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and MAC OS Mojave
Demonstrates creative flair, originality and a strong visual sense for branding and integrating visual elements across multiple mediums in print and web
Strong attention to detail and making accurate edits
Experience practicing Agile and/or Scrum is a plus
2+ years of experience as an UI-UX Designer or similar role
Ability to discuss and explain design options
Some knowledge of Usability Factors in Human Computer Interaction.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Scrum Alliance is an organization focused on advancing the practice and adoption of Agile and Scrum methodologies. The company works to build and evolve its brand identity across multiple platforms and channels, including digital, social, print, and conference experiences. They produce marketing collateral, educational materials, and host major conferences to support their mission of promoting Agile practices in the industry.
