Zero Overview

Zero is a creative studio founded in NYC. We have offices in New York, Milwaukee, Los Angeles as well as working virtually across the world. Our intention is to create an environment where multidisciplinary teams can solve problems for progressive and contemporary brands. We aim to constantly re-evaluate what it’s like to work with a studio and provide a high degree of value and service to our clients and our team.

We believe that process is at the core of our success - and are continually seeking to evolve ours to get the most out of each engagement. The unique and complex problems that face our clients call for fresh and strategic thinkers.

Position Overview

As a Marketing & Social Designer at Zero, your primary focus is to develop thoughtful, original ideas that are on strategy.

You conceptualize the emotional “why” behind brands and how to express it across creative mediums and content types. From social posts to marketing campaigns and paid ads, you’re responsible for creating design work that speaks the brand’s language and offers a fresh perspective within the brand’s industry. Whether developing the visual brand tone or working within a set of established guidelines, you are able to plug into the brand mindset and articulate it. You have the skills and understanding to properly execute on typography, color theory, layout and art direction, as well as the ability to develop effective visual communication to fit a variety of brands.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the research and discovery phase through competitive audits, research, and any additional tactics that add value
• Develop social-first brand strategies that are unique to the market, true to the audience and genuine to the beliefs and vision of the brand
• Collaborate with the team to develop presentations that clearly and effectively tell the story of our work and regularly present the work to our clients 
• Develop effective designs and art direction that deliver on the brand strategies, are unique to the market and genuine to the beliefs and vision of the brand
• Collaborate closely with copywriters and social strategists on brand applications such as art direction, content creation, and campaigns.
• Work closely with Creative Directors and Project Managers to develop designs and a systematic approach to the design language
• Effectively manage your time to meet internal deadlines and goals
• Approach every project with a solutions oriented mindset, clear purpose and ensure all executions meet business and user goals  
• Occasionally contribute to conversations with outside collaborators such as photographers and illustrators as well as direct them on art direction execution

Skills & Competencies

• An affinity for being online and a passion for the internet and cultural trends
• An eye for creating content that speaks the brand language, is culturally relevant and will speak to the target audience
• Attention to detail, understanding and skill as it relates to grammar and spelling
• Ability to modulate your voice to fit a variety of personas/brands
• Keen eye for detail and a high degree of familiarity with internet trends
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, taking initiative and responsibility for tasks

Years of Experience

• 2 - 5 years working in a creative agency environment

Reporting Structure

• The position reports to a Creative Director

Working Location

• Zero has physical studio spaces in Brooklyn and Milwaukee. Staff are expected to occasionally work in these locations during the work week. Additional details can be discussed during the interview process.

Full Time Benefits & Salary

• Annual salary range between $65,000 - $95,000 determined by experience and seniority level
• Multiple medical plans with up to 80% of premiums covered by Zero
• Multiple dental plans fully covered by Zero
• Three weeks (15 days) vacation
• Seven days of paid sick time
• Twelve paid holidays
• Paid holiday break between Christmas and New Years
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with match after (3) months of full-time regular employment
• Charitable Match & Employee Milestone Programs
• Commuter Benefits
• Additional benefits are available with details provided upon request or during onboarding

Closure Date

• This posting will be unpublished on Friday, September 18 unless candidates are identified sooner. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted on a rolling basis or after this date.