Graphic/Web Designer

Scope: Part-Time Contractor w/Growth Opportunity

Location: Virtual

 

Nex is looking for a part-time contract graphic designer/web designer to assist in crafting our website properties and generating cross-channel digital content for social media. This is a virtual contracting (freelance) position, but has growth potential to evolve into a full-time role in the future. We’re looking for someone with extensive design experience that can take on substantial brand projects and be a core partner with the Nex marketing team.

Nex is an early-stage startup made up of deeply experienced former Apple, Google, and Facebook innovators. We build rich, engaging software using ground-breaking AI and computer vision technology to deliver unique, interactive physical experiences built for everyone. Our core product Active Arcade is a fresh take on how to get active while having fun, just by playing a few simple games. It puts you inside the game and uses your natural body movement as the game controller. Interactive elements make you feel like you're immersed in an entirely new type of arcade game. It's a whole new world of play.

Description:

We’re seeking a production-savvy independent designer who knows how to build great websites and craft engaging, visually rich content. We’re seeking someone who can take projects end-to-end—from wireframes and comps, to finished executions ready for the web or social media. The contractor will work directly with the marketing team to source raw assets, video/photography and work within brand guidelines. You will also design and help execute impactful cross-channel digital content, repackaging and recutting videos and static content to establish closer connections with our target audiences through social media channels such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and emerging gaming platforms like Twitch and Discord. 

The ideal contractor has a digital-first background and has a finger on the pulse of new visual trends. You thrive when immersed in all things related to design, graphic production, and have a passion for developing new content to engage and delight consumers.

Key Qualifications:

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in graphic design.

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in web design and production.

  • Expert in current graphic design tools and Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketch, Figma)

  • Experience with visual WebCMS systems like Webflow, SquareSpace, Wix, Wordpress, etc.

  • Basic experience with HTML and CSS for fine-tuning web layouts. Javascript a plus.

  • Ability to produce animated GIFs and videos. Working knowledge of video editing, creating motion graphics with text/graphic overlays. Fluency in Adobe Premiere is a must.

  • A portfolio showcasing involvement in creating high-performance creative, particularly for website and social.

  • Digital-first mindset, you have a finger on the pulse of new visual trends and the ability to produce high impact visual ideas and solutions

  • Refined visual and brand aesthetics

  • Experience executing on brand guidelines and social media templates as part of a corporate identity system

  • Excellent collaboration, communication and documentation skills (including English fluency)

  • Capable of working in a growing organization and taking on a variety of responsibilities

  • Highly professional, with the ability to deliver high-quality work on a tight schedule

Additional Qualifications:

  • Experience designing and maintaining communication for social platforms

  • Familiarity with mobile gaming and fitness apps

  • Web dev, VFX and sound design skills are a plus

Education & Experience:

  • Degree in graphic design, web design or equivalent.

  • Experience working on a collaborative team, designing and producing high-quality marketing communications in a rapid iterative cycle preferred.

We can’t wait to connect with you if you think you’re a good fit – please send your resume to careers@nex.team and we will be in touch!