Graphic Designer

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

We are seeking a Graphic Designer on a contract basis to help support our Customer’s business needs. This role is onsite at our Customer's Burlingame, CA, Seattle, WA, or New York, NY office.

The main function of a Graphic Designer is to create designs, concepts and sample layouts based on design principles and concepts. A typical graphic designer needs to have a high level of creativity and able to communicate their ideas to both internal and external clients. The ability to be flexible to client demands, work well under pressure and multi-task are required skills.

**Please include your portfolio link on your resume**

Job Responsibilities:

• Instruct and lead other designers in the planning, analyzing and creation of visual solutions to communication problems.
• Approve and review overall layout and production design of publications or web interfaces as they relate to graphic design, and suggest improvements as needed.
• Review prepared sketches or layouts of other designers to present to client.
• Review and approve charts and graphs created by other designers from data given.
• Conducting research on existing typefaces to identify gaps in the market and opportunities for innovation.
• Sketching and drawing initial concepts for new typefaces or fonts.
• Using software tools like FontLab, Glyphs, or RoboFont to create and refine digital prototypes of the typeface.
• Testing and proofing the typeface to ensure it meets quality standards and functions well across different contexts and applications.
• Collaborating with other designers, clients, or type foundries to incorporate feedback and address any issues that arise during the design process.
• Developing comprehensive type specimens and documentation to showcase the typeface and its intended use.
• Continuously staying up-to-date with typography trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in Type design (ability to make type fonts from scratch)
• Experience with Figma, Illustrator, FontLab, RoboFont, and Glyphs
• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills and problem solving ability are required.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong ability to utilize various forms of media, including print, electronic and film.
• Strong ability to visualize in 2D and 3D and understand aesthetic aspects of design.
• Previous experience using the computer to create layouts and generate new images.
• Experience with Adobe publishing and graphics software a plus.
• AR/VR experience is a plus

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record(Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Commuter Benefits Program
• Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment
• New Child Benefit: Up to $4,000 for the birth or adoption of a child while on assignment (conditions apply)

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.