Graphic Designer

Fuse Designer

Fuse is a full-service marketing agency based in Winooski, Vermont that creates authentic brand engagements for teens and young adults. Fuse specializes in planning and executing sports, sampling, campus, culture, and customer marketing programs. Named one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont, Fuse believes that life should be a balance of creating great work and making first chair on a powder day. We foster a creative environment that encourages people to share insights and inspiration. If this sounds like a lifestyle made for you, then Fuse wants to hear from you. Fuse offers a hybrid working environment. Fuse employees are welcome to work remotely 2 days per week (Wednesday and Friday) and work in the Winooski, Vermont headquarters on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays to collaborate with coworkers and clients. At this time, we are only interviewing candidates based in or willing to relocate to Vermont within driving distance of the office.

Job Summary: The Designer works on client graphic design projects within the Creative Group at Fuse. This role involves collaboration with Fuse project teams and clients to create high-quality visuals and artwork that aligns with our clients' brand objectives and marketing goals. They are effective in taking direction from stakeholders and translating it to successful creative deliverables. They balance these abilities with the technical skills to work through all project phases, including the final outputting and production mechanical process. Fuse specializes in youth marketing and sports culture. This individual has a passion for these industry categories and a desire to push thinking and content strategy in the platforms, brand positioning and target audiences of these areas.

Responsibilities:

• Graphic Design: Create compelling designs across a wide variety of print and digital mediums, channels and deliverable types. Collaborate across the Creative studio, contributing to projects big and small alongside all team members.
• Design Execution: Attend client kick-off meetings, review project briefs and work across Fuse teams to develop design projects. Contribute references and initial direction to ensure stakeholder alignment at the beginning of projects. Execute design options for review through multiple rounds of internal and client feedback.
• Presentation: Present creative work, providing notes on creative background, design decision-making process and justification for aesthetic choices. Work with internal team members to capture client feedback.
• Communication & Professionalism: Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills. Uphold professional standards in written and verbal communications.
• Technical Process & Production: Create production mechanical files, or export digital files, once creative is approved. Review proofs and provide direction to production vendors as needed. Maintain Fuse Creative Team file workflow throughout project, keeping files, project folders and the server organized.
• Creative Innovation & Continuous Learning: Maintain expert-level proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Figma, with a strong understanding of the broader Adobe Creative Suite. Explore tools such as SketchUp, motion graphics, and digital ad animation to expand creative capabilities. Stay ahead of design and technology trends to continuously elevate the team's creative output.
• Additional Responsibilities: Travel occasionally for client meetings and events as needed. Support event setup and execution, which may include light physical activity such as lifting or moving materials. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field. At least 3-6 years of professional design experience in a creative agency, marketing team, or in-house studio, with a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of digital, experiential, campaign and print work.
• Design Expertise: Strong comprehension of design principals (typography and layout), visual storytelling and ability to work in a diverse range of styles and techniques.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and digital collaboration tools. Experience with file and data management workflows and processes.
• Cross-Channel Knowledge: Experience designing across digital (social media, websites, ads, email marketing) and print media (brochures, packaging, etc).
• Branding: Experience working with brand identities and guidelines, ensuring cohesive and high-quality design delivery across a wide variety of media and marketing channels.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and precision, ensuring that every design is executed flawlessly and with purpose.
• Time Management: Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

The salary range for this role is $60k-$85k depending on relevant experience, plus a generous benefits package. Fuse benefits include:

• 75% Employer-Paid Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for employees & dependents
• Health Savings Account contribution
• Health care opt-out stipend in lieu of employer coverage
• Employer paid life/disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness, ski pass & cell phone stipends
• On-site skate ramp & recreation/fitness room
• Fuse gear closet including outdoor gear to borrow
• Dog friendly office
• Winter Wednesdays – work starts at noon!
• Summer Fridays
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 15 vacation days to start, plus personal and sick days and your birthday off!
• Paid volunteer hours
• Week-long company closure during the last week of the year
• Annual Company Ski/Ride Day
• Company happy hours, seasonal outings, and lots of fun
• Opportunity to engage in the local community via Fuse's company pillar committees: Fuse Culture Committee, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, and Environment & Sustainability Committee

Fuse reserves the right to conduct background checks such as criminal and driving record checks for relevant roles. Fuse is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.