Senior Designer - Milan - To Digital Agency - Freelance/Contract

Senior Designer is required to join the Milan office of a leading Digital Agency for a 12 month contract/
freelance position.  The Senior Designer role requires a strong level of talent with a master-level of understanding of design, typography and layout, both in a conceptual state and how this extends across campaigns, through to the digital realm. You will provide leadership in design and play a key role in upholding and increasing the value of our brands and properties. The designer is a visual thought starter and is expected to contribute to our team in a very positive manner.

DESCRIPTION:

- Minimum 4/5 years' agency experience with a strong design portfolio
- Excellent Italian and English language skills
- Strong print experience essential
- Slick InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator skills
- Creative asset build experience
- 3D design software skills 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop and frame creative concepts according to creative brief requirements.
- Apply brand identity systems, typography, photography, colour and other ingredients appropriately to create innovative visual solutions that meet business and user needs.
- Visualize, design and conceptualize user experiences and create visual prototypes and screens
- Extend existing visual systems/brand guidelines across all mediums with moderate design changes or interpretation
- A solid working knowledge of the latest versions of applicable programs - Mac OS, Photoshop and Illustrator, indesign etc.
- A good working knowledge of online and offline production
- A good knowledge of 3D design and experiential/retail design.
- Understanding of motion design and the strengths and limitations of Flash, Ajax, Flex, and other emerging platforms
- Attention to detail and delivery timings are key requirement.