Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.
As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.
Role: Senior Designer
Location: Grand Rapids, MI – Hybrid/Onsite (2-3x/week)
About the role:
OLIVER is partnering with BISSELL to build a world-class in-house agency, redefining brand storytelling and marketing communications. We are seeking a Senior Designer to lead the creation of visually compelling designs that enhance the client’s brand across multiple consumer touchpoints, including digital, print, motion, social, CRM, POP, and eCommerce. This role requires a highly skilled and strategic designer who can develop brand-aligned creative solutions while maintaining consistency across platforms. You will collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Copywriters, Strategists, and Marketing teams to deliver best-in-class creative work that drives brand awareness and engagement. Additionally, you’ll explore GenAI tools to enhance workflow efficiency and optimize design production. If you are a versatile designer, conceptual thinker, and visual storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, we’d love to hear from you!
What you will be doing:
- Develop engaging, brand-consistent designs for digital, social, video, eCommerce, print, and retail activations.
- Concept, design, and execute high-impact marketing assets, including email campaigns, point-of-sale (POS) displays, and product storytelling visuals.
- Ensure creative execution aligns with the client’s brand identity, marketing objectives, and established guidelines.
- Utilize photography, typography, iconography, motion, and CGI assets to create visually stunning materials.
- Design across multiple platforms with an understanding of social media specs, UX/UI principles, and eCommerce best practices.
- Work within Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), Figma, and prototyping tools to produce digital and print assets.
- Partner with Art Directors, Copywriters, and Marketing teams to bring creative ideas to life.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product marketing, digital strategy, and eCommerce, to develop innovative design solutions.
- Assist in the creation of motion graphics, animation, and interactive media to enhance digital campaigns.
- Support and mentor junior designers, providing feedback and fostering professional growth.
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all creative content meets brand and regulatory requirements.
- Stay ahead of design trends, technology advancements, and creative innovations.
- Utilize GenAI-powered design tools to streamline workflows, enhance creative output, and improve efficiency.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining high creative standards.
- Ensure assets are scalable and adaptable, creating toolkits and templates for easy deployment across marketing channels.
- Maintain a digital asset library to ensure consistency in brand visuals across all touchpoints.
What you need to be great in this role:
- 6+ years of design experience in advertising, marketing, or a creative agency environment.
- Proven ability to execute across multiple platforms, including digital, eCommerce, social, video, and print.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), Figma, and prototyping tools.
- Experience designing for Amazon storefronts, banner ads, email marketing, and digital retail activations.
- Exceptional understanding of typography, color theory, and layout design.
- Working knowledge of UX/UI best practices, including responsive design principles.
- Experience creating motion graphics and animations is a plus.
- Ability to manage design systems, ensuring consistency and efficiency across projects.
- A keen eye for photography, videography, and CGI integration into marketing materials.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Interest in GenAI-driven design tools, with a curiosity about their potential to enhance creative workflows.
- Experience working in retail, consumer product marketing, or eCommerce environments.
- Familiarity with HTML/CSS, Adobe Animate, and web interactions.
- Experience creating interactive design elements and web-based experiences.
- Knowledge of SEO for digital content and eCommerce design best practices.
- Exposure to UX research and data-driven design strategies.
- At the time of this posting, the base salary for this position may range from $89,250.00 to $99,750.00. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one component of OLIVER’s total compensation package.
Why Join OLIVER?
You’ll help lead brand design innovation within a best-in-class in-house agency. You’ll collaborate with a highly skilled creative team, leveraging GenAI tools and strategic insights to elevate BISSELL’s visual storytelling. If you’re passionate about designing for impact and crafting compelling brand experiences, let’s create something extraordinary together!
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Our values shape everything we do:
Be Ambitious to succeed
Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible
Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work
Be always learning and listening to understand
Be Results-focused to exceed expectations
Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations
OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.
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What We Do
Established in 2004, we are the first and only company to design, build and run bespoke in-house agencies and ecosystems for brands. Today, we create work that delivers business growth, fame and purpose for over 200 clients in 46 countries and counting.
Our unique model moves at the speed of modern business to drive change from the inside out; working smarter to make our clients’ money go further, and helping them build better solutions, systems and brands. Client solutions include Unilever’s U-Studio (a platform used by almost three-quarters of Unilever's brands globally), adidas’ off-shore hub and PepsiCo’s global digital team.
