Who are we?
KNOCK, inc. is a full-experience creative agency driven to cultivate love and loyalty for brands. We are women and minority-owned, fostering a culture that promotes collaboration and inclusion, and supports non-profit partners and advocacy groups that make the world a better place. More agency information can be found at www.knockinc.com
The opportunity
As a Senior Designer + Review Lead at Knock inc., you will champion and protect our client’s brand integrity across all channels. In this role, you will collaborate with a diverse group of cross-functional experts—including Designers, Copywriters, Account Leaders, and Project Managers to ensure all creative solutions align perfectly with the client’s core brand standards. We are looking for an experienced creative leader (available for freelance or full-time placement) with exceptional brand experience, a meticulous eye for detail, and a proven track record of translating abstract brand values into impactful, consistent, and finished products.
Please note that this client operates in the Pacific Time Zone.
Relevant professional experience will be a considering factor in our final selection.
Your skills
A firm grasp of core brand values, visual identity, voice, and messaging and campaign framework
The ability to clearly articulate brand standards and train diverse teams on proper asset and guideline usage
Meticulously review creative assets, campaigns, and communications to prevent "brand drift" or inconsistent messaging
Oversee asset deployment, utilizing centralized digital libraries, and participating in approval processes while avoiding operational bottlenecks
Demonstrated skill of creative concepting and innovation
Strong understanding and experience with Adobe Creative Suite
Experience presenting work to clients and engaging in dialogue
Comfortable delivering a strong point of view and defending creative concepts
Demonstrated attention to detail in own work and when reviewing team’s work
Demonstrated effective time management and delegation
Communication skills within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to learn new processes and optimize based on team and client experiences
A Bonus
Experience with large brands using robust, well-established brand and promotional guidelines
Experience working on large, multifaceted, omni-channel promotional or marketing campaigns
Experience using Figma
Within one month, you’ll…
Immerse yourself in a singular brand and team to gain familiarity with the work and your collaborators
Multi-disciplinary onboarding for Knock's current capabilities and systems, as well as your dedicated brand's digital programs
Gain an understanding of brand guidelines, file building and QA expectations
Within six months, you’ll…
Guide a cross-functional group of creatives to bring visuals to life following brand standards
Collaborate with creative director, voice team, account, and project management to set the tone for projects
Present your work and engage in productive dialogue with internal team and client
Collaborate cross-functionally, communicating with internal employees with an established brand knowledge
Partner with leadership to develop your goals and career path
Within one year, you’ll…
Be the go-to for creative solutions and brand standards for all client initiatives. You will be able to synthesize the ask and provide innovative and working solutions for the client
Receive relevant feedback from leadership and peers
Lead creative work with a team and client
Our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace
As a certified woman- and minority-owned business (WBE & MBE), and a compliant Affirmative Action company, we have made it our mandate to foster an inclusive working environment that represents a broad array of voices in our growing team of 80+ brand design professionals. We are dedicated to creating additional mentorship programs, internships and recruitment practices that are decidedly centered around diversity, equity and inclusion.