Graphic Designer / Website Designer Position
Dear Applicant,
Please read below before applying.
All applications will need to supply a resume, answer the questions below and provide either pdf’s or jpgs of artwork (no links to websites will be accepted). To be considered all three of the above criteria need to be met and sent as one email to Info@DenverAdvertising.com
(Please no phone calls.)
Thanks for your interest in Denver Advertising.
We have been a leading creative agency force for over 20 years in Denver Colorado. Our work has been seen on Jay Leno and heard on David Lettermen. We have been published as one of the Top 25 largest agencies and rencently, one of the Top 25 fastest growing companies in Denver. We are a very visable agency in Denver and you might of read about us on front page of The Denver Post.
With that said, you would think we are a large staff, not true. We are a boutique (2 or 3 of us); our clients love what we do. We wear at least 4-5 different hats each day. If you are looking for a job with much change then you will like this position. Your responsibilities will change as fast as the Colorado weather.
You will need to multi-task like never before. Some roles you might play:
Creative director
Web designer
Graphic designer
Traffic manager
Name developer
Copywriter
Editor
Account executive (discussing why the artwork works)
Program manager
Taste tester (for restaurant clients)
Consultant
You’ll learn all kinds of new programs and ways of dealing with clients and art. It will not be uncommon for you to deal directly with the client; of course your skills permitting. If you are looking to grow your skills, you will have plenty of opportunity. We feel we are good to our employees. Many have gone on to do great things in the business community. Along with health bennefits and paid vacatons, it’s not uncommon to get a massage, dinners out and all kind of neat perks as we obtain different clients. We are extremely motivated to grow the agency. This takes the right people. Growth is always on our mind along with servicing clients. We believe highly in integrity and a person’s word is their bond. Because of our size and the value we place on the service we provide, it’s important for us to know your level of commitment. So spend some time thinking about the environment you work best under and see if this could be a good fit. Life is too short not to enjoy what you do for a living. We love what we do and it shows.
On the artist side, it’s important to know what the position truly looks like. It won’t be uncommon to work on 15-20 projects at a time. Many days, you will be working on 4-6 projects that range dramatically. Our clients love that we can create a concept within days if not hours, so we think fast and create fast.
The Job
Candidate must have 2 to 5 years experience with a portfolio that demonstrates quality design, page layout and website skills.
Candidate must be able to multi-task: work on various projects for a multitude of clients in a fast paced deadline oriented environment.
Good oral and written communication skills is required for interacting with clients and vendors on a daily basis. Candidate must be able to speak intelligently with clients on topics such as: why certain concepts and elements of design will best represent their marketing objective.
Denver Advertising has a reputation of producing quality work that best represents our client’s marketing objective. The candidate will be expected to maintain this standard of excellence at all times.
Must possess good working knowledge and understanding of website design and function along with understanding direct mail rules and regulations.
Must be able to work independently on many projects and carry a project from initial concept to the final printed or launched product.
Must have good working knowledge of offset printing and experience dealing with printers.
Must have ample experience using:
- Indesign
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Microsoft Office
- Dreamweaver mx
- Flash
- Hand illustration (would be nice)
- HTML
- Illustration ability
- Website developing
- Social marketing
- WordPress design
- Server management
Website design experience is essential. Programming skills is a plus. Must have knowledge of website design and maintenance; for example: updating html files by replacing graphics, updating copy, updating links, manipulating code in an html file.
Please answer the questions below:
What salary do you have to have to work at DA?
(meaning if we don’t offer you this amount, you will not accept the position. This is an exact amount not a theory or range).
How many Years of Advertising Agency Experience do you have?
Where do you reside?
Are you looking for full time, part time or either
When are you available to start?
List the websites you have designed (include url)?
List the WordPress websites you have designed and launched?
List the websites that you have personally programmed?
In detail describe your search engine optimization skill set?
In detail describe your social marketing skills?
How many commercially printed pieces have you produced?
Please rank your skills and briefly describe experience 1-5 (5 is best)
- Indesign
- Experience
- How many commercially printed pieces have you produced?
- Photoshop
- experience
- How many commercially printed pieces have you produced?
- Illustrator
- experience
- How many commercially printed pieces have you produced?
- Microsoft Office
- experience
- Dreamweaver
- experience
- How many commercially live sites have you produced using above?
- Flash
- experience
- How many commercially live sites have you produced using above?
- Hand illustration (would be nice)
- experience
- HTML or Website skills
Where do you work currently?
Explain your agency duties?
Why would you or did you leave?
What is or was your current salary or last salary?
If you have not worked in an agency, how many years doing diverse artwork do you have?
What employer?
Describe any creative position where you had to work with the client?
Please Send:
- Resume
- Answered Questions
- PDF’s or JPG’s samples of Artwork
(All in one email please)
