Senior Graphic Designer-Hybrid Position (Contract/1099)

FADING WEST - "We build community"

Fading West exists to build thriving and connected communities by reimagining the construction industry. Our vision is to eliminate the housing crisis for the workforce and the communities they serve. Our mission is to create attainable, high-quality, architecturally interesting, diverse communities for the workforce. To accomplish this, we fully integrate design, development, manufacturing, and construction in a single LEAN value stream.

CORE VALUES
We Care for People We Keep Our Promises We Hate Waste We Love Challenges We Simplify & Standardize We Excel & Outperform
OUR CULTURE
Strong Work Ethic, Fun, Learning, and Humility
Fading West employees:
do not need to be managed consistently impress the team with their insights and output are wicked smart but dont take themselves too seriously have a passion for the companys success without ego or pride in ownership are teachable, collaborative, and committed to continual learning, growth, and personal development

Problem-Solving in a Challenging, Changing, and Flexible Organization
Fading West employees:
Challenge the norms and think outside the box enjoy the excitement of figuring out the how that accomplishes the what we are trying to achieve

Manage Complexity and Simplify Systems
Fading West employees:
enjoy managing complexity to create efficient systems and processes that reduce waste and increase simplicity

Strategic Visionary Thinking
Fading West employees:
Help develop strategies to achieve the objectives of the business plan to maximize return and minimize risk

Relationships and Mission
Fading West employees:
Place a high value on relationshipsAre discerning, highly relational, people connectorsPromote and maintain Fading Wests core values and mission statementAre inclusive and build a culture where difference and creativity are valuedBelieve diversity drives innovation

POSITION SUMMARY
We're looking for a senior creative who can both set the vision and produce the work. This position is 20-30 hours a week. Half the job is direction shaping how our brand looks and feels and turning a business goal into a concept. The other half is execution taking a project brief and a stack of sales copy and building it into a finished print and digital assets.
You'll work closely with Sales and Marketing to design marketing collateral for a range of audiences: government, non-profits, general contractors, and individual homeowners. We need someone who can take a brief and run with it, bring strong creative ideas of their own, and keep our brand consistent everywhere it shows up.
Responsibilities
Set creative direction
Own and evolve our brand identity
Design and produce marketing collateral: brochures, booklets, one-pagers, flyers, signage, trade-show and event materials, ads, and sales handouts
Collaborate and work with Marketing Manager on building social media graphics and short-form video content
Keep files, source assets, and versions organized in a clean workflow
Qualifications
6+ years of professional design experience
Experience building or evolving a brand identity or design system end to end
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Canva
A strong command of typography, color, layout, and production and print fundamentals
The ability to present an idea, stand behind it, and connect creative choices to the goal
Self-directed and organized, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
A positive & can-do attitude

The Ideal Candidate...
Experience in construction, real estate, architecture or homebuilding
Understanding of renderings based on 2D or 3D drawings
A very good relationship with Ai tools to help create visually appealing product offerings
Photography or photo-retouching skills