[Wattpad] Senior Designer (Independent Contractor)

Wattpad

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Wattpad is a global multiplatform entertainment company whose vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories. Since 2006, we’ve been on a mission to use the power of community and technology to unleash the full potential of stories to the world. Every month 85 million people around the world spend over 23 billion minutes on Wattpad to share and discover stories they can’t find anywhere else. Our brand banner includes: Wattpad, Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, Wattpad Books, and Wattpad Brand Partnerships. We’re proudly based in Toronto, but our reach is global. Come build the future of entertainment and storytelling, and write your next chapter with us!

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Senior Designer

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The Senior Designer will be responsible for leading the creation and execution of visually compelling designs that align with Wattpad’s brand and strategic goals. They will work with creative briefs and brand guidelines to produce digital and print-ready design files that enhance Wattpad’s platform, advertising, social media, and more. This role involves overseeing design projects from concept to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and iterating on designs based on Stakeholder and Creative Team feedback to continuously improve standards. The Senior Designer will develop original concepts for campaigns, source and utilize stock images, stay current with digital trends, and integrate new ideas into designs and brainstorming sessions.

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The ideal candidate demonstrates strong visual design and creative skills, a deep understanding of creative problem-solving approaches, and the ability to work within and extend existing brand systems. They will mentor new designers through active feedback and peer reviews to uphold quality, consistency, and brand adherence.

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This role requires effective management of deadlines and priorities while maintaining high standards of work. The Senior Designer will develop and document scalable, repeatable, and shareable marketing design processes.

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Please note, the deadline to apply for this opportunity is September 18, 2024.

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Thematic Responsibilities:

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Lead Design Projects:  

• Oversee the creation and execution of visually compelling designs from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with brand and strategic goals.

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Incorporate Feedback:  

• Receive and act on feedback to iterate and refine designs, continuously improving quality and adherence to brand guidelines.

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Document Processes:  

• Develop, document, and standardize marketing design processes to ensure they are repeatable, scalable, and shareable.

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Mentor:  

• Provide guidance and training to junior or new designers, offering constructive feedback and resources. May be a part of interviewing creative team talent.

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Brand Adherence:  

• Uphold brand consistency across all projects, mediums, and touchpoints.

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Utilize Stock Resources:  

• Source and integrate stock images and other resources as needed to enhance design projects.

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Key Accountabilities and Behaviours:

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• Collaborate and Communicate:  
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Marketing and Partnerships, to ensure cohesive design solutions.

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• Manage Deadlines and Priorities:  
• Effectively balance and manage multiple projects, meeting deadlines while maintaining high standards of work.

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• Conduct Design Critiques:  
• Participate in and lead design critiques, providing thoughtful input to ensure creative excellence and consistency across the team.

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• Innovate and Stay Current:  
• Develop original concepts for campaigns, stay updated with digital trends, and incorporate new ideas into design solutions.

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• Present Work:  
• Present design concepts and final work, clearly articulating design decisions, inspiration, and strategy.

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Qualifications:

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• 5+ years of experience in Graphic Design with proven experience leading design projects and working with cross-functional teams.
• Exemplary working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Figma, or similar tools.
• Design portfolio showcasing a range of design work, including website design and digital and print projects, with evidence of creative problem-solving and high-quality execution.
• Ability to comfortably communicate creative ideas with stakeholders and turn feedback into high-level solutions without sacrificing the quality of work.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Approaches challenges with a positive, solutions-based attitude.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on producing high-quality, polished designs.
• Experience in mentoring or training junior designers and providing constructive feedback.
• Experience pitching and presenting design work to internal teams, clients, and other stakeholders.

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Wattpad is conducting all interviews in a distributed manner using applicable third-party software where needed and using visual interface tools such as Google Hangouts and Zoom.

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About Wattpad

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Who are we?  

Entrepreneurs and Do-ers. Our vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories, and our mission is to use the power of community and technology to unleash the full potential of stories to the world.

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What does that mean?  

We are visionaries, community builders, passionate problem solvers, storytellers, coffee snobs (tea drinkers, too!), curious by nature, and culturally diverse.

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What are we obsessed with?  

Our users. Solving complex problems and maximizing flow. Learning constantly. Building the next great storytelling product. Finding the greatest stories ever told. Dogs (and cats), coffee, and good snacks.

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How do we work?  

Autonomously, collaboratively, respectfully. Balancing with work, family, and play...and all while having a great time.

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Wattpad is a remote-friendly company and encourages remote candidates to apply as long as they are located and authorized to work in either the US or Canada (excluding Quebec) as a precondition of employment. We are not able to sponsor applicants for work permits.

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If you happen to live near the areas of either Toronto, Ontario or Halifax, Nova Scotia, you may also have the opportunity to work from our beautiful offices - 1 located in Downtown Toronto and the other in Halifax.

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Culture and Diversity

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Wattpad is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate. Period.

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Wattpad welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We have taken a leadership position on creating a culture and an organization that truly values diversity. We are committed to fostering a global team that reflects the diversity of the Wattpad community. At Wattpad, we believe cultural fit doesn’t mean culturally identical, and diversity of thought helps us to challenge one another to think big and think differently. We consider employment applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, disability status, or any other protected status.

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If you have any special needs or accessibility requirements, please let us know. We will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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Don’t meet all the requirements? Studies show women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they do not meet all the qualifications. Therefore, in an effort to build a more diverse workplace, we encourage you to apply anyways. You might actually be the right person or you may be a good fit for a number of other openings we currently have.