Jr Graphic Designer

General Summary
The Jr Graphic Designer is responsible for supporting the Graphic Design team within Creative Marketing to create content across all LAIKA Marketing objectives, including studio-based communications, DEI/ERG programming, social media, consumer products, e-commerce, events, publicity and new business initiatives. 

Job Functions 

• Support the Graphic Design team to ensure all content created is in the LAIKA aesthetic, and correctly follow film and studio branded style guides across all LAIKA Marketing initiatives. 
• Assist with the creation of internal studio-based collateral used to graphically support marketing and studio communications through internal event fliers, newsletters and presentations. 
• Work with Social Media team to support the development of creative assets for use across all external media platforms.  
• Work with Consumer Products team to support the development of custom graphics and digital art for both LAIKA e-commerce shop, as well as third-party vendors. 
• Assist Creative Marketing team with color grading, clean up and image formatting. 
• Provide graphic support for Marketing Photo/Video team content. 
• Maintain and update the marketing database with digital files (e.g., photography, illustrations, logo art, typestyles, various format video files, etc.). 
• Attend regular reviews and briefs to communicate progress with Creative Marketing team.
   

Qualifications 

• 1-2 years of experience working in graphic design and demonstrated knowledge of branding and design using existing company/brand styles; portfolio required. 
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite with primary focus on Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign; After Effects knowledge, a plus. 
• Knowledge of design fundamentals; typography, composition and strong attention to detail. 
• Basic knowledge of media formats to support both digital and print deliveries. 
• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills. 
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and be open to direction.
   

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate. 
   

Location 
On-site in Hillsboro, OR 

 
Salary 
Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. 

 
Disclaimer 
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.