Graphic design assistant Jobs in Cambridge, MA

Our client, a professional services organization, is seeking an Experiential / Environmental Designer with proven experience concepting and designing for high-end corporate events + brand activations to join their team! This is a freelance opportunity offering 40 hours per week for 3-6 months, with the possibility to extend.Responsibilities : Develop creative briefs, layouts and storyboardsDesign clear and visually compelling event and experiential deliverables, pitches, and presentations in various platforms and mediaUnderstand the internal client's vision through active listening, advanced communication and diplomacy with business partnersStrategize and lead ideation sessions with creative colleagues and clientsInitiate and successfully engage in creative ideation sessions and design sprintsCollaborate with art directors, cross-disciplinary teams, stakeholders and clients to develop and execute compelling design solutions and engaging ideas rooted in strategyConsult with internal clients to cultivate and maintain strong relationshipsMentor creative project team members in developing conceptual skills and provide constructive feedback to implement the project visionAct as a project manager for your assigned projects creating timelines and estimates to align with internal clients' budgetRequirements : Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related disciplineAt least 5 years of related design experienceCreative digital portfolio that showcases previous conference and client events / brand activation experience (inclusive of case studies / explanation of work) and use of current design trendsExperience working in a fast paced, matrixed agency or in-house team environment to develop a range of creative initiativesAdvanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook and TeamsStrong knowledge and skills in designing interactive and static presentationsSound business acumen to adapt while working alongside client-serving professionalsExcel at managing multiple projects, prioritizing milestones, and influencing clients and design colleagues to deliver desirable solutions within time frame and budgetAdvanced technical understanding of digital media and print design in-house and with vendorsWillingness to accept administrative responsibilities such as project management and internal client communications along with creative development and designWillingness to travel to and attend onsite events as requiredIn this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and / or proprietary information or data, including financial information.#J-18808-Ljbffr