Job description
Created in 1982 in Paris, CBA is a global design agency with 15 offices around the world. Our story is all about people; we gather and foster passionate and creative people all around the world. Developing multiple synergies within our network is our strength to bring your brand to life!
Our moto? We believe in design as a transformative tool. For us, it’s always a force for good that’ll make a lasting positive impact. Our international crew shares a passion to create cutting edge design, enabling it to work its magic and transform brands into forces which empower consumers.
What we do? We create positive brands and businesses that engage and empower people in meaningful ways. As designers, we use our craft strategically to give brands extra value. We do this by defining and creating unique expressions and experiences, positioning them to become drivers of change.
How we do it? We work on the essence of the brand by activating our expertise at its service. We elevate brands with creative and innovative offers such as Critical Imprint® and Sprint Mode™.
We are a Brand with Heart.
We Brand with Heart.
We create Brand with Heart.
We are looking for a visionary and experienced Senior Designer to join our passionate team. If you are a strategic thinker with a flair for creative leadership and a desire to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you!
Skills and Responsibilities
As a Senior Designer at CBA, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our clients’ brands. Your responsibilities will include:
- Project Leadership: Taking ownership of significant design projects, from initial concept development through to final production, ensuring strategic alignment and creative excellence across medium to large-scale initiatives.
- Conceptual Exploration: Driving the initial stages of projects by leading thorough conceptual exploration, innovative ideation sessions, and comprehensive design research to inform groundbreaking creative solutions.
- Strategic Design Development: Crafting compelling design strategies and translating them into innovative, cohesive solutions that perform effectively across various digital and physical channels.
- Client and Team Partnership: Collaborating closely with clients and internal teams to define project objectives, establish clear creative direction, and ensure shared understanding throughout the design process.
- Mentorship and Guidance: Mentoring and providing constructive guidance to junior designers, fostering their growth and ensuring the delivery of high-quality work across the team.
- Innovative Planning: Actively participating in the development of cutting-edge and competitive design plans that push boundaries and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
- Multi-Project Management: Managing and contributing to several projects concurrently, maintaining high standards of quality and ensuring all design outputs are perfectly aligned with client objectives and brand guidelines.
- Problem Solving: Working effectively with cross-functional teams to diagnose and overcome intricate strategic and design hurdles, finding creative and effective solutions.
- AI Integration: Leveraging artificial intelligence tools and methodologies to enhance creative inspiration, streamline workflows, and improve overall project efficiency.
Requirements and Qualifications
To thrive in this role, you will bring a blend of proven experience, strategic insight, and creative passion:
- Agency Experience: Demonstrated track record of success working within dynamic brand or design agency environments, handling diverse client portfolios.
- Strategic Acumen: A profound grasp of how design drives business objectives, coupled with exceptional ability to craft compelling brand narratives through visual communication.
- Brand Consistency: Expert capability in seamlessly integrating and applying brand assets such as typography, color palettes, composition, and imagery to maintain consistent brand identity across all touchpoints.
- Communication Excellence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts clearly and present ideas persuasively to clients and internal stakeholders. Fluent in English is a MUST.
- Trend Awareness: A keen eye for current and emerging creative, cultural, and market trends, enabling the development of relevant and forward-thinking design solutions.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in industry-standard design software including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, Miro, and a strong aptitude for utilizing AI-powered design tools.
- Motion & Cross-Platform Skills: Demonstrated expertise in creating engaging motion graphics and developing versatile visual content optimised for various platforms and media.
- Passion for Excellence: An unwavering passion for branding, a commitment to creative excellence, and a desire to produce impactful and transformative design work.
If you are ready to lead with heart and transform brands through exceptional design, we invite you to apply! Join CBA and help us create positive brands and businesses that engage and empower people in meaningful ways.
We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
We build brands. We build futures. CBA, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics, committed to a culture of respect where everyone belongs and can progress in their careers.
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