Product Designer II

LeadStack Inc. is an award-winning, one of the nation's fastest-growing, certified minority-owned (MBE) staffing services provider of contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we're proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world.

Job Title: Social Media Designer
Locations: Atlanta, GA
Duration: 6 months contract
PR: $35/hr - $42/hr on W2
 
What We Do/Project

• This position is ideal for someone who loves and understands visual storytelling and can translate the brand into compelling video and design content for social media.
• You will work with the Art Director to develop content to reach our fans on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, etc.
• A portfolio or social media account with at least 8-10 examples of relevant work is required for consideration.

• Develop and present ideas for graphics and animated content in line with the brand
• Create original and IP-based content optimized for social media
• Graphic design - digital banners, icons, type layout, logo lockups
• Create design elements (title cards, lower thirds) for YouTube videos and various video content
• Repurpose/rework existing artwork into different formats
• Absorb analytics/insights to inform creative decisions
• Follow brand guidelines and ethos, team work flows and processes
• Collaborate with the wider social media team

• Graphic Design – Typography and Design experience
  • 3+ years; Variety of styles would be good to see. Portfolio required.
• Adobe Creative Suite Experience
  • 3+ years; After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier (Bonus).
• Fluency with Social Media platforms
  • 3+ years; Discord, Reddit, Instagram, Facebook (Meta), Twitter (X), TikTok, Twitch, etc.

• Illustration skills
• Experience with ClickUp (Project Management Tool)
• Compositing/Rotoscoping skills
• Proficiency in 3D programs like Blender
• Experience working with adult animation content
• Knowledge of topics that are relevant to our fans - online culture, animation, gaming, anime

• Dialed into culture and what's next in content and storytelling
• Efficiently and effectively present concepts, and execute projects from start to finish
• Ability to take input and feedback from multiple sources
• Ability to discern between projects that require a direct translation of provided art direction, and others that have room for creative interpretation
• Self-starter who proactively follow up and follow through with projects without heavy direction
• Can handle a very fast-paced environment with last minute changes
• Excellent time management skills to meet tight turnarounds

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Affects and other Adobe programs
• Fluency of social media platforms and familiarity with emerging and current online communities (Reddit, Discord)
• Technical knowledge of social media platforms specs and file delivery formats

akarsh.yathiraj@leadstackinc.com