Graphic Designer 

Quality isn’t just a goal. It’s the whole point. 

 
Our customers are under a lot of pressure to deliver great software. But to compress lifecycles, add features, and compete in a world where ‘every company is now a software company’ is hard. And one mistake can mean their reputation, even future. That’s why it’s our mission to help. At any part of their software development lifecycle (SDLC), we provide the tools and discipline to focus on quality while streamlining their processes. So our customers can create and deploy software that works as designed – especially when it’s needed most. And we’re looking for people to join us. 

The Brand and Creative team is a cross-functional group of graphic designers, copywriters, and project managers who establish our voice and visual identity at SmartBear. We’re an in-house agency producing digital, motion, and print assets. Our work helps tell the SmartBear story.  

The Role 

We’re seeking a Graphic Designer to produce high quality assets that highlight our products, company, culture to help drive the business forward. You’ll work alongside our Art Director and Lead Copywriter to build out creative assets for websites, social media, blog posts, emails, webinars, digital ads, presentations, and more. This includes collaborating with Marketing, Product, Sales, and Human Resources.  

Responsibilities  

• Create high-quality graphics, animations, and videos for marketing campaigns and various types of content (i.e. paid ads, emails, social content, and other types of digital marketing materials) 
• Adhere to brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries and meeting firm deadlines 
• Participate in every stage of creative process, which includes brainstorming, storyboarding, creative reviews, feedback implementation, file sharing, daily standups, and sprint planning 
• Collaborate with content requesters to produce assets that achieve marketing goals and overall business outcomes 
• Work simultaneously on a variety of projects on daily basis 

Qualifications 

• 3+ years of professional design experience, either at an agency or product-centric company 
• A professional portfolio that includes motion graphics, video editing, animation, and examples of visually stunning marketing projects (i.e. social media, advertising, email, landing pages, etc).  
• Highly experienced with Adobe Creative Suite (especially with After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator) and other design software/technology 
• Excellent communication and listening skills and the ability to meet firm deadlines  
• Versatile designer/animator with attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics across a broad range of industries 
• Experience with developing briefs and scripts into style frames, storyboards, and videoboards 
• Ability to give and receive constructive creative criticism for creative output 
• Highly organized, with solid project-management skills 

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities while balancing big pictures and details; experience in agile methodology is a plus 
• Resourceful, working independently on assignments as well as with others to support team goals 
• Experience collaborating with colleagues at all levels (managers, department leads, individual contributors, executives) to translate requests into assets that achieve business objectives 
• Experience at a software company or an interest in software development is a plus 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in graphic design, animation, or a related discipline