Brand Designer Ii

**About us**:
Outliant is a fully-remote, US-based, digital product development and startup consulting company, with a team of culturally diverse creators whose exceptional skills and talents help conceive seamless digital products. Our teams exhibit work-play energy that supports individual growth, as well as encourages the freedom of creativity and “thinking outside the box.”

**Our Core Values**:

- ** Pursuit of Excellence**: We are extremely competitive, ambitious, and driven to be exceptional - as individuals, teams, and as an organization. There is no standard high enough and we will never settle. We aspire to attract, retain, and empower the very best people.
- ** Startup Mentality**:Outliant began with 5 startup founders, and startup culture is deep in our DNA. It’s a critical advantage that allows us to move faster, be more resourceful, and empower our team at all levels. We are in the early chapters of our journey.
- ** World-Class Remote Collaboration**:Outliant is (and always has been) a 100% remote company - we have no offices and our teams are distributed around the world. Given the freedom and autonomy this provides, we require that our people excel in this remote structure.

**About the role**:
As a Brand Designer, you will use your expertise in design principles, theory, and methods to work on well-defined design projects. You will work independently within established brand guidelines and be responsible for translating complex brand narratives into impactful visual experiences that achieve set objectives.

**Responsibilities**
- ** Design Execution**:

- Develop and execute brand design concepts across various mediums, including print, digital, social media, and packaging.
- Take ownership of design projects from concept to completion, ensuring they align with brand guidelines and meet project objectives.
- ** Brand Development**:

- Contribute to the evolution and refinement of the brand's visual identity, including logo design, typography, color schemes, and other key brand elements.
- Assist in updating and maintaining brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all brand touchpoints.
- ** Creative Concepting**:

- Participate in creative brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas and solutions for branding projects.
- Develop and present visual concepts that effectively communicate the brand's message and values.
- ** Client Interaction**:

- Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide design solutions, and present design proposals.
- Gather and incorporate client feedback, making necessary revisions to align with project goals and brand strategy.
- ** Collaboration**:

- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, UX/UI, and copywriting, to ensure cohesive brand messaging and visual consistency.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior designers, offering constructive feedback and support to help them grow their skills.
- ** Project Management**:

- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high-quality standards.
- ** Quality Control**:

- Review and proof all design work to ensure accuracy, attention to detail, and alignment with brand standards before final delivery.
- Conduct quality checks on design outputs, making sure they meet the required specifications and creative vision.
- ** Trend Analysis and Research**:

- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging design techniques to inform and enhance design work.
- Conduct research on target audiences and market trends to ensure designs are relevant and impactful.
- ** Innovation and Problem-Solving**:

- Identify opportunities for innovation within brand design projects, pushing creative boundaries while maintaining brand integrity.
- Solve design challenges creatively, finding solutions that meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.
- ** Continuous Learning**:

- Pursue ongoing professional development to enhance design skills, software proficiency, and industry knowledge.
- Share new insights, techniques, and tools with the design team to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of experience as a brand designer or in a similar role.
- Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of brand design projects.
- Mastery of design software suite (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite—Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Excellent understanding of design principles, theory, and visual communication.
- Excellent organization in the use of Figma files and the ability to follow company guidelines to maintain consistent language and methodologies in the workflow.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to take ownership of projects and deliver high-quality work on time.
- Strong commun