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Senior Communications Designer - Costa Mesa, California

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Are You Our Next Creative Visionary?
We are seeking a highly talented and experienced Senior Communications Designer to become a pivotal member of our innovative design team. If you're passionate about crafting visually stunning presentations and documents, thrive in a collaborative environment, and possess a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you! This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact across diverse visual projects, from corporate communications to cutting-edge multimedia presentations.
 
About the Role
As a Senior Communications Designer, you will play a crucial role in executing high-quality visual projects across various mediums, ensuring consistency and excellence in all design outputs. You will work closely with our Art Director and a talented team of colleagues to develop visually compelling content that supports our corporate communications, enhances data visualization, and elevates our multimedia presentations.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate & Create: Partner with the Art Director to support all visual projects, including corporate communications, photography, and data visualizations.
  • Presentation & Infographic Mastery: Develop and refine impactful PowerPoint presentations, custom infographics, and perform expert photo editing for both internal and client-facing materials.
  • Data Storytelling: Assist in producing engaging and effective data visualizations for audience insights projects.
  • High-Quality Production: Execute the design and production of corporate and client presentations under tight deadlines while maintaining impeccable quality and consistency.
  • Multimedia Development: Create dynamic multimedia content, including video for new business pitches, People Team initiatives, trade shows, online platforms, and client presentations.
  • Brand Champion: Maintain and rigorously apply brand guidelines to all visual projects, ensuring a cohesive and strong identity across all materials.
  • Project Management: Efficiently manage multiple projects, adhering to deadlines and skillfully adjusting designs based on feedback.
  • Quality Assurance: Proof and refine presentations, advertisements, and other design assets to ensure accuracy and visual appeal.
What You'll Bring
  • Education: A degree in graphic design or visual communication.
  • PowerPoint Expert: Advanced PowerPoint skills are a must.
  • Software Prowess: Significant experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is essential. Preferred proficiency with HTML & Google Workspace.
  • Multimedia Skills: Knowledge of audio/video hardware and editing software, with expertise in motion graphics and visual effects (AfterEffects and Premiere), is necessary.
  • Technical Foundations: Understanding of Excel and Word, and comfortable working in a Macintosh environment.
  • Visual Problem Solver: Strong organization and archiving skills, adept at video editing, and capable of properly touching up and enhancing photos – you are a true visual problem-solver.
  • Adaptability: Ability to shift priorities quickly, effectively managing your time and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Communication: Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Team Player: Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and collaborate effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
  • Attention to Detail: Demonstrates superior organizational abilities, exceptional time management, and keen attention to detail.
Why Join Our Team?
We offer a challenging yet rewarding environment where your creative talents will be highly valued. You'll be part of a supportive team that fosters collaboration and innovation, working on diverse projects that push creative boundaries. If you're ready to take the next step in your design career and contribute to a leading organization, apply today!
 
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $70,000 to $140,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, please visit https://www.wpp.com/people/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us for more details.