Senior Print Designer [ Freelance ]

Budget: $2,500 to $5,000

General Description: 
The senior designer works independently as well as closely with art directors, producers, editors and other designers to concept, design and execute innovative advertising & print graphics. Meticulous attention to detail and execution of inspired, relevant ideas while under tight deadlines. Projects include logos, ads, promotional materials such as posters, premiums, presentations and other relevant brand work. Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills under pressure; responsible for designs from concept to final production and presentation of projects for approval.  
 Responsibilities: 
- Produce creative solutions based on various clients’ business needs. 
- Pitch ideas & work to team and clients. 
- Execute innovative creative for print collateral, logos, and advertising 
- Contribute in a high volume fast paced team environment. 
- Reinforce the Brand Strategy. Ensure that all work is informed by and reinforces the brand strategy while delivering on marketing and programming goals. 
- Maintain brand consistency.  
- Work to maintain freshness, creative excellence, and a level of innovation that will uphold and enhance the Spike brand. 
- Keep up to date with what is going on in the fields of design and technology and television. Use acquired knowledge to inform work.   
Required Skills: 
  - 5- 7 years professional experience    (Background in Television or Advertising a plus) 
  -  Complete knowledge of all the latest design tools, platforms, and versions of applicable software programs : Mac OS, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, others 
  - A strong understanding of layout, type, logo design, corporate identity, current design trends as well as a keen interest in popular culture and how it relates to SPIKE 
 - Excellent communication skills including ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale for client and team 
 - Experience sourcing photography and directing photo shoots 
 - Ability to multi-task while working independently and with a team 
 - Must be able to think and respond quickly while maintaining attention to detail 
 - Excellent creative, conceptual and critical thinking abilities. 
 - Thorough understanding of production processes. Excellent trouble shooting skills for print production problems. 
-  Ability to match style to specific project. 
- Must be available to work on site at our New York office.