Ashton Design is looking to add a stunningly creative and highly motivated designer with brand identity expertise to our dedicated team. The right candidate has the ability to create conceptual brand identities, has exceptional typographic knowledge and skills, and the ability to develop smart brand systems for a wide variety of clients.

CHARACTERISTICS

Stunning Creativity
Jaw dropping typographic ability
Fantastic people skills
Proactive and dedicated 
Fast learner and fast worker
Self-motivated
Detail-oriented

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conceptualize and develop strategic brand identity projects from concept to implementation
Design for all necessary brand applications and touchpoints within print, digital, web and physical environments
Work alongside writers, strategists and creative directors to synthesize research and information 
Create and present branding decks to clients and stakeholder groups
Foster working relationships with clients, consultants and staff 
Manage projects and clients independently
Traveling, meeting with clients, and visiting project sites
Prepare production-ready art files for various formats, platforms and environments 
Document work for use in Ashton’s portfolio 
Work with vendors to produce final client deliverables 
Mentor and lead fellow designers

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in graphic design
5+ years industry experience, with a brand identity focus
Strong conceptual skills and ability to convey ideas clearly to others 
Great logo designer with wide range of styles
Knowledge and passion for typography and a strong sense of layout 
Broad knowledge base of visual identity components and brand architecture
Knowledge of production techniques, swatches, materials and specifications 
Ability to produce results independently as well as collaboratively
Ability to juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines 
Strong written and verbal communication skills 
Strong organizational and time management skills 
Strong presentation skills

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD, Acrobat, etc. 
Google Suite: Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides
iWork: Keynote, Numbers, Pages 
HTML, CSS, Figma or Sketch a plus
After Effects; VFX, Motion Graphics and logo Animation a plus
Sketch-up; AutoCAD/Revit, other 3D program experience a plus
Hand sketching ability to communicate concepts a plus

Please send work samples and a resume to work@ashton-design.com.

About Ashton Design 

Baltimore-based Ashton Design crafts meaningful brands and experiences for people through the creative and innovative use of environmental, print and digital design. Since 1985, our collaborative approach from concept to implementation has earned us a reputation for unique, timeless design. Most importantly, we care deeply about our clients, who entrust us to translate their visions into reality across a wide range of projects. For more about Ashton Design, visit ashton-design.com.