Graphic Designer

Title: Sr. Graphic DesignerLocation: New Brunswick, NJ - Remote (within the tri-state area)Duration: 1 yearPay Rate: $51.43

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies through external staffing partners of Kelly OCG. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by a contract staffing supplier and will not be a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.

Summary:

We are seeking a versatile and creative Mid-Level Graphics Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both general design and digital design, with a focus on evolving our brand identity system and maintaining a comprehensive design system in Figma. This role will involve creating various visual assets, supporting brand consistency, shaping communications and evaluating design and creative to ensure they align with our brand vision and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• General Design:
• Create engaging graphics, including motion, icons, virtual backgrounds, and storytelling illustrations that align with our brand identity.
• Contribute to the maintenance and evolution of our brand identity system, covering general design, merchandise, events, environmental designs, and more.
• Develop notional examples to visualize concepts and enhance communication.
• Support ad creation as needed.
• Digital Design:
• Visual design & design system management: bring experience and content together to create a user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing experience while building and maintaining the digital design system.
• Prototyping: develop mockups, prototypes, and Figma files that align with brand and product goals, ensuring effective communication of design concepts.
• Interactive design: improve user experience by enhancing interactions on the website, ensuring intuitive navigation and engagement.
• User research: conduct lightweight user research for new features, pages, and sites, including a/b testing to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Accessibility: design with a focus on accessibility standards to ensure all users can seamlessly navigate and interact with digital content.
• Information architecture & content taxonomy: design and implement information architecture principles and content taxonomy across our web ecosystem to enhance user navigation and content discoverability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of relevant work experience in graphic and digital design.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of graphic design projects, including experience in creating icons, illustrations, and maintaining brand identity and digital design systems.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects) and design tools like Figma.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to articulate design ideas and concepts effectively.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Experience working on brand identity projects and environmental/event designs is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with UX/UI design principles.
• Knowledge of web design and development fundamentals.
• Experience in motion graphics and video editing.

*Portfolio required

• **Must occasionally travel to World Headquarters for meetings