Industry: Public Relations and Communications Services
Company Size: 2-10 employees

HOPKINS AND SACHS

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HOPKINS+SACHS, a Seattle-based political advertising firm, is looking for a Freelance Art Director to work on campaigns across the country for Democratic candidates and the groups that support them.

Us:·      Work only for Democratic and progressive organizations.

·      Established firm with nationwide reputation for excellence.

·      Specialize in digital and direct mail advertising.

·      Based in Seattle with clients all over America.

·      Innovation gets us up in the morning.

·      Small, nimble, fun place to work.

·      Seasonal workflow: We work hard when it matters and we enjoy our down time, too.

You: ·      Based in Seattle area.

·      5+ years Senior Art Director experience.

·      Review and guide creative direction of direct mail, video, and digital advertising.

·      Direct photo and video shoots, with some travel required.

·      Always innovating.

·      Manage creative needs of in-house advertising and marketing efforts.

·      Knowledge of the details that matter, like USPS requirements for direct mail, creative software, print and digital production specifications, packaging creative files.

·      Enjoy working both with internal and client teams.

·      Thrive in a fast-paced setting where ability to meet deadlines is crucial.

·      Want to use your amazing skills to save this country.

This is a retainer-based position. We estimate this commitment to be approximately 20 hours per week August through October and approximately 5 hours per week November through December. Retainer based on experience.

If you’re interested, then contact us at hiram@hopkinssachs.com.

Freelance Art Director

Far Bank Enterprises is an integrated manufacturer and distributor of fly fishing products and services, including fly fishing rods, reels, waders, boots, lines, leaders, tippet, flies, performance outdoor apparel, and travel to the world's finest fly fishing experiences. Far Bank subsidiaries operate under the brand names of Sage, Redington, RIO Products, and Fly Water Travel. Our core purpose is to inspire the fly anglers through outstanding products and extraordinary experiences.

Sage Manufacturing is recognized as the world’s leading producer of high-end performance fly rods, reels, blanks and accessories built for the specialty fly fishing market.  Since its founding in 1980, Sage’s manufacturing, distribution and administrative offices have been located on Bainbridge Island, Washington.

Redington is a leading supplier of value-driven, performance fishing tackle and apparel.  Located on Bainbridge Island since 2003, the company sells its products to a wide array of specialty fishing and outdoor retailers.  It’s products range from fly rods, reels, lines and vests to waders, outerwear, sportswear and accessories.

RIO is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fly lines, leaders, tippet materials and related products for the fly fishing industry that is located in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  In a separate transaction, RIO was recently acquired by Far Bank.

Fly Water Travel is a team of fly fishing and travel experts dedicated to arranging trips to the world’s finest fishing destinations. From its inception, Fly Water has been an inspired endeavor, forged by a special friendship and a shared sense of adventure and a love of wild fisheries. We are experienced anglers and passionate travelers who are faithfully committed to making sure our customers have the best angling experience possible.

Industry: Sporting Goods Manufacturing
Company Size: 201-500 employees

Far Bank Enterprises

Far Bank is the world's authority in fly fishing, comprised of the greatest brands in the industry – Sage, Redington, RIO Products, and Fly Water Travel. Founded in 1980, Sage's core mission is "perfecting performance" through our Made in the USA fly rods and high-end fly reels. Redington, acquired by Sage in 2003, is the go-to provider of accessible fly-fishing rods, reels, and apparel for the value conscious angler. RIO Products joined the family in 2005 and is recognized as the world's leading producer of the highest performance fly lines, leader, tippet, and flies for the specialty fly fishing market. In 2018, Fly Water Travel (FWT) joined the Far Bank family, complementing our industry-leading products with world-class on-the-water experiences. At Far Bank, our core purpose is to inspire the fly angler through outstanding products and extraordinary experiences. Far Bank Enterprises is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Joshua Green Corporation.

Our marketing team is small and highly collaborative, with a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality to get things done together. Often we're tackling projects where the exact path forward isn't immediately clear, but as a team we problem-solve, experiment, and figure it out. That curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to jump in wherever needed is critical for success.

**Our Search / Position Summary**

At Far Bank, we see graphic design as visual communication that engages, informs, and inspires. We're looking for a talented **Graphic Designer ** who can take concepts and ideas and create visual representations in packaging, print, and digital media. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable. Collaborating with multiple teams across the company, the **Graphic Designer ** should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that informs and connects with the end consumer. A successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of branding/marketing execution and comes to the table with a vision of the right style and layout for every project. This role is heavy in team collaboration with both Product Development and Marketing Managers - with the ability to voice and execute your input into the final brand vision.

If you like collaborating as a part of a greater team and have desire to see your work/vision come to life in a meaningful way with iconic brands that reach fly fishing markets globally, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

**Essential Job Functions**

- Collaborate with Marketing, Product Development, and Sales to develop new approaches for creating more expressive and informative product/campaign execution

- Create and design various materials for packaging, print, and digital mediums

- Select colors, fonts, images, and layouts per brand guidelines

- Ensure projects are completed in a timely manner with quality deliverables

- Advise best practices and optimizations throughout design projects

- Work with a wide range of media and graphic design software (Adobe CC suite, Figma, BrandFolder, Monday.com)

- Execute designs across multiple mediums and across multiple brands while adhering to established brand graphic standards

- Manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions

- Collaborate with Brand Portfolio Marketing Director and Creative Lead to determine voice and messaging for graphic design pieces

- QA design for errors and manage external print timelines and proofing.

- Implement feedback and changes whenever possible

- Drive a holistic approach to design and content creation with input and participation from key project stakeholders

- Other duties as assigned by Marketing Director and/or Creative Lead

**Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities**

- Team oriented with a positive attitude and willingness to travel and work weekend and/or long hours as needed

- Fully proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and experience with creative collaboration tools such as Figma

- Understanding and ability to work in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

- Acute attention to detail is imperative

- Proven skills in planning/organization, time management, prioritization, problem solving, decision making, and communications – both written and verbal

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Experience with Packaging, Print, and Digital Media

- Understanding of offset and digital printing processes

- Strong interest and participation in fly fishing and/or greater outdoor lifestyle a plus

- An interest in stretch skills like video editing, motion graphics, ai tools, and/or illustration are a

- Photography and content creation opportunities available but not a required skill set for the role

**Education And Experience**

- Bachelor's degree or higher in a creative field

- Minimum of 2 years prior experience in graphic design

- Portfolio of work with a range of creative projects

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Graphic Designer

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