Visual Designer - Alfred Music

We are musicians, athletes, coaches and teachers who truly believe in our mission to help people achieve their best. Our software platforms connect performers, instructors and creators enabling them to publish, teach and train using the principles of deliberate practice.

You may know us as TrainingPeaks, MakeMusic, TrainHeroic and Alfred Music. All these brands are under the Peaksware umbrella. TrainingPeaks develops software for coaches and athletes to track, analyze and plan endurance training. TrainHeroic develops software solutions for the strength and conditioning needs of coaches and athletes. MakeMusic develops software to transform how music is composed, taught, learned and performed. Alfred Music creates and publishes educational music to help teachers, students, professionals and hobbyists experience the joy of making music.

We would love to have you join our ever-growing team! All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical disability, religion, or length of time spent unemployed.

General Summary:

As Visual Designer, you will work with the Creative and Production teams to design and execute compelling solutions. Your solutions will stem from collaboration and your visual designs will be intuitive and captivating. This role requires a combination of creativity, technical knowledge, and user-centered thinking.

You will collaborate directly with the Art Director, Visual Designers, Project Managers, print vendors, freelancers, Authors, and Editors, and report to the Art Director. You will also have direct contact with designers from the marketing and product teams.

You are a continuous learner with a hunger for knowledge. You approach challenges as opportunities to improve. You value team members’ input from all levels and you actively seek ways to support your colleagues. You value a collaborative growth environment.

Core Functions:

• Use your creative/artistic skills and sensibilities to design and layout music education materials such as long and short form books, catalogs, promos, social media assets, interactive PDFs, custom illustrations, infographics/diagrams, and ads.
• Create user experiences that will resonate with our key audience: Music Teachers and K-12 Music Students.
• Be an active member in the cross-functional team by ideating, planning, and executing conceptual designs.
• Effectively utilize open and collaborative design practices.
• Articulate design rationale and solutions in a compelling manner based on research and industry best practices.
• Ensure delivery of digital files to print vendors using standard industry procedures and best practices, carefully review proofs, ensure that trim size, registration, color and layout are within spec.
• Maintain and archive project files according to departmental procedures and standards.
• Be the visual brand ambassador in regards to maintaining our brand standards, voice and tone.

The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years experience as a cross functional Creative, at a Creative Agency, with an In-House Design Team, or related environment.
• Expert level knowledge of the Adobe Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
• Comprehensive understanding of efficient visual design principles, process and fundamentals.
• Ability to properly set up files for both print and digital output.
• Contribute to collaborative discussions and healthy team debate.
• Consistently maintains professional and respectful communication, both internally and externally
• Understands and respects differing points of view with patience and empathy
• Practices active listening by paying close attention to what is being said, asking clarifying questions, and responding appropriately.
• Actively participate in design reviews with a focus on thoughtful and constructive feedback.
• Ability to take art direction from peers and grow from the collaborative design process.
• Ability to effectively collaborate both in person and remotely via email, Slack and Zoom.
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to accurately scope work and adhere to multiple project timelines, while upholding best practices.
• Ability to create original illustrations or manipulate existing illustrative elements.
• A portfolio that reflects your ability to solve a variety of print and digital design challenges.
• Ownership/