Graphic Designer - Part Time, Contract

WHO WE ARE

Direct Agents is an independent, growth marketing consultancy at the intersection of technology and human ingenuity

CLIENTS WE’VE WORKED WITH INCLUDE

Marvel,  Wacoal, Belkin, NBA, CW, RBC, Bazooka Brands and more

WHAT SETS UP APART

Fast Tracked Professional Growth

2x speed for individual learning and career development

Minority Owned and Diverse

We are proud to be certified as a Minority Owned business by the National Supplier Diversity Council.  We are one of the few agencies to be 48% BIPOC across the agency and 38% of senior leadership. Additionally, we celebrate our 60% Female representation, 40% of senior leadership.

WHY DIRECT AGENTS

We believe that personal success comes from the hard work that you put in.  We skip the politics and bureaucracy and empower you to directly impact the speed of your growth. Some of the opportunities you’ll have to thrive as a thought leader include:

• Access to Cutting-Edge Practices: Stay at the forefront of the industry with forward-thinking practices across major technology platforms like Google AI search, Meta, TikTok, and Amazon
• Best-in-Class Tech Stack: Work with top-tier tools like Segment, mPartical, PowerBI, Tableau, Microsoft Azure, Google Big Query, Python, Google Workspace, Slack, ClickUp, Zoom and more ensuring you have the resources you need to excel in your role
• Innovative Solutions: Dive into exciting growth areas like MMM, CTV, Social Commerce, Retail Media and emerging technologies, backed by our commitment to continuous innovation
• Future Forward AI: Future proof your career with access to AI research and best practices for AI powered Data analysis, efficiency and custom AI Chatbots
• Personalized Career Development: Receive tailored support for your professional journey, including direct access to executive leaders who are invested in your success
• Continuous Learning Opportunities: Engage in a variety of internal and external training programs and conferences covering technical skills, professional growth, leadership and management
• Strategic Problem Solving: Contribute to strategic roundtable discussions where your ideas and insights can directly impact the agency’s approach to challenges and opportunities
• Inclusive Marketing Initiatives: Be a part of our marketing initiatives shaping our POV content, videos, and company social platforms to showcase your expertise

• Industry Recognition: Leverage our support to seize speaking and award submission opportunities across renowned industry publications like Media Post, Digiday and more

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT 

• Become a part of the Direct Agents Studio team- a creative graphic design, visual storytelling, and video production team
• Research, design and execute a wide variety of graphics projects as assigned, from inception through completion with the creation of moodboards, flowcharts, wireframes and design mockups
• Collaborate with the DA Studio team and client services and sales to help reach objectives and exceed goals for client projects
• Work in a fast-paced environment and learn key trends and approaches to current digital media space
• Contribute to overall performance by providing innovative design solutions based on promotional assets available or to be developed  

WHAT YOU’RE BRINGING

• 1-2+ years of demonstrated experience in digital ad and social design, web design, online advertising, typography, information design, and print design
• Bachelors or higher degree in graphic design or a related design field
• Expert knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator
• General understanding of the following technologies and processes: HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and multimedia editing
• Web development experience is a plus though not required
• Additional ability in print design, photography, illustration (copy editing and proofreading is a plus)
• Strong time management skills – ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Diligent work ethic. Must be self-motivated and able to take the initiative to get the job done
• Ability to function in a team environment
• Proven competence and ability in graphic design (html editing is a plus)
• Previous experience in online advertising is a plus

Special Notes

• This is a part time (20-25 hours/week), contract to hire role (3 - 6 months).
• This is an in person role based in our NYC office. You must reside, or be willing to relocate, within commuting distance of the office for this role.

OUR AWARD WINNING PEOPLE FIRST CULTURE

7x Winner of Crain’s Best Places to Work (2018 - 2023)

Most Dedicated to Employee Growth finalist in Digiday’s Work Life Awards