senior designer

Do you want to make a difference? 

Deskey, a women-owned, independent branding agency based in Cincinnati, is looking for a smart, creative, and highly motivated Senior Designer to join our award-winning team. We are rapidly growing to reflect the world around us and need a brilliant candidate to collaborate with us on our new chapter.

We are a small but mighty branding agency specializing in strategy and design. We work with clients ranging from Fortune 500s to small startups, non-profits, B2Bs, and social movements.

Our ideal Senior Designer will have extensive experience building consumer brands across print and digital platforms, and will need to bring strategic insights to life by executing stunning visual solutions for our clients.

If you believe in the power of design and the need for empathy to understand who you are designing for, then you are one of us. If you love a wide variety of work and projects and are always problem-solving and challenging the norm, then you belong with us.

Inclusivity is not just a buzz word for us, it’s a way of life. You must thrive working with a diverse team of creative directors, designers, client managers, and brand strategists.

We love our work, are constantly inspired by our team, and strive always to lift each other up. We seek a cooperative, engaging, and forward-thinking designer who shares our passion for branding.

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree or commensurate experience in graphic design, fine arts, or a related field.
• 5+ years of agency or real-world experience specific to branding, package design, print design, and digital design.
• Exceptional design, verbal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Skilled as a supportive, communicative teammate at ease giving and taking constructive criticism.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Keynote.
• Knowledge of print production and photography.
• Experience with motion graphics, digital marketing, and social media is a plus.

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Please apply by sending your cover letter, resume and portfolio to info@deskey.com with the subject “Senior Designer.”

‍Additional Info

• Deskey is headquartered in Cincinnati with team members across the country. The right candidate can work remotely or in person.
• We strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+ folx, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Deskey is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
• We are driven by empathy, curiosity, and a passion for smart design. We work as a team, lift each other up, have each other’s backs, and together, we all win in the end. It’s not about our egos. It’s about the work and fulfilling personal curiosity along the way.
• In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.