At Ervin & Smith, we’re building a creative team that sets the bar through bold ideas, beautiful execution and strategic thinking.
And we’re adding a Senior Designer who can turn strategy and creative direction into thoughtful, compelling work across a wide range of channels. This role blends strong graphic design fundamentals with a motion skill set, working collaboratively with writers, strategists, project leads and fellow designers to create work that delivers on our clients’ needs and objectives.
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled designer who is curious, collaborative yet autonomous, detail-oriented and comfortable moving between big-picture concepts and precise execution. They’re confident presenting their work, adaptable when priorities shift and always looking for ways to make the work better.
What you’ll do.
Graphic design.
- Create designs, layouts, motion, video and storyboards for campaigns and deliverables across multiple communication channels
- Develop sketches and concepts based on creative briefs and campaign objectives
- Apply a strong understanding of color theory, typography, typesetting, perspective, spatial relationships, composition and grid structures
- Collaborate with writers, strategists, project leads and other designers to create work that meets client needs and objectives
- Develop a thorough understanding of assigned clients, their businesses and marketing objectives
- Present work internally and externally, clearly articulating design rationale and strategy
- Stay current on design trends, tools and techniques
Motion design.
- Develop motion graphics and animations that enhance digital content, including social media assets, brand elements and video
- Use After Effects, Figma Motion, Canva and other motion design tools to create social templates with motion and transition effects
Video & storyboarding.
- Edit and assemble video footage, graphics and audio to create engaging content for social ads and posts, promotional videos, tutorials and presentations
- Create storyboards that establish the sequence of scenes, shots and visual elements for video projects
- Translate scripts and creative briefs into clear visual representations
Production art.
- Produce production-ready artwork for print and digital distribution, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines and specifications
- Prepare and refine imagery through resizing, color correction, cropping and other production needs
- Work with print vendors to help ensure quality throughout the production process
Team & culture leadership.
- Build strong relationships across the team and provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members
- Contribute to the growth and goals of the agency and creative team by meeting deadlines, following agency processes and exemplifying our agency core values
What we’re looking for.
- 7+ years of experience in graphic and motion design
- Strong knowledge of layout principles and design aesthetics
- Ability to work effectively within established design standards while bringing strong creative thinking to the work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication and presentation abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to perform duties and tasks independently with little supervision, while also understanding when to collaborate and seek guidance
- Flexibility and adaptability when priorities change in a fast-paced environment
- Curiosity and confidence to solve complex creative problems
Requirements.
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, motion design tools, including After Effects, Figma Motion and Canva
- Apple computers and MacOS, Microsoft Office, Keynote
- AI productivity tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.)
Essential physical requirements.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and operate relevant technology such as computers, copiers, calculators, etc. The employee is periodically required to stand, walk; and stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Typical working conditions.
- Most of the time in this position will be spent in a non-smoking, climate-controlled office environment. Hours will be as scheduled. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Measures of performance.
- Job requirements as stated above are fulfilled.
- The quality and timeliness of deliverables remain at a high level. This includes receiving satisfactory reviews from internal teams, directors, executives, and clients on the quality and timeliness of work.
- A consistently high level of internal and external client satisfaction.
Why Ervin & Smith?
You’ll have the opportunity to create work across brands, channels and formats — from foundational design systems and campaign creative to motion, video and digital experiences. You’ll collaborate with talented people across disciplines, help mentor the next generation of designers and play an important role in shaping work that is both strategically smart and beautifully executed.
At E&S, we don’t just have core values. We live them.
- Stay curious but confident: What works today might not work tomorrow, and that’s ok. We stay resourceful and agile, with a dose of “never settle” in our bones. We take calculated risks and share our POV — our teammates and clients want to know.
- Give a damn: About our clients, our company, our community and each other. We care passionately about the work we do and the results we achieve.
- Own your sh*t: We stay accountable to ourselves and each other, celebrate our wins and — when things go wrong — we examine, acknowledge, pick up and move on.
- Be real: We are open, honest, and show respect for each other. It’s not just about the work we do but how we do it. Trust is built through clarity and candor.
- Be really good: We strive to be experts in our own roles, high performers with high capacity. We use our experience to make the best decision at every turn. And the work we present is work that only our team could produce.
- Make it fun: We really enjoy what we do, so even when we’re working hard, we know how to make it fun and fulfilling. Which is important; our work lives are a pretty big part of our whole lives.
If you’re ready to thrive in a culture that champions the whole person and creates work that stands out, we want to hear from you. Send your resume and portfolio to jobs@ervinandsmith.com.
This position is open to remote employees, but preference will be given to local candidates.