Careers

We are currently looking for an Account Manager, Interactive Designer and Freelance Production Designer at Creative Suitcase.

 

Account Manager

About this Position:
We are seeking a motivated, detail oriented, and forward-thinking Account Manager. Must have a track record of successfully managing print and interactive projects from project kick-off to final launch (and beyond), with a proven ability to champion project team morale while maintaining budgets, scope and timelines.

 

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Independently manage multiple clients, creatives, vendors, partners, contractors, etc. as well as time, budgets, expenses, print/code quote requests, change orders, estimates, etc
• Support internal team by creating and inputting creative briefs, agendas, meeting re-caps, timelines, assets, feedback, etc into our project management tool (Basecamp)
• Identify resources needed for new projects and assign team responsibilities
• Ensure projects meet the client’s goals and expectations, are of the highest quality, are completed on time, within scope and within budget
• Create agency processes and procedures for greater efficiency and profitability
• Strategize additional ways to serve client needs through additional sales and services.
• Thoroughly proof creative and test websites, with fine-tuned attention to detail before sending to clients, partners or vendors
• Evaluate in-bound potential clients – pre-qualification and needs analysis, proposal and follow-up
• Organize and manage RFPs and responses. This includes evaluating RFPs for opportunity.

 

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 4-5 years of project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university
• Strong, diplomatic verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with Web development technologies, including content management systems, HTML, social media and Flash
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment while working well within a team
• Professional, friendly, fearless

 

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience using Basecamp, Adobe InDesign, email marketing software and Google Analytics is preferred.
• Internet savvy, including knowledge of and interest in current and future web, advertising and social media trends.
• Comprehensive understanding of the interactive design and development process.
• Attention to detail and strong organzational skills.
• Comfort and willingness to drive projects, anticipating needs and helping strategize solutions that are good both for our clients and for our company.

 

How To Apply

1. Visit our website to learn more about us: http://www.creativesuitcase.com
2. Candidates must live or plan to live in Austin, TX
3. Send your resume to .
4. Use “Account Manager” as your subject line.
5. No phone calls please. We will contact candidates whose skills and experience meet our needs.

 

 

Interactive Designer

About this Position:
Creative Suitcase is hiring an interactive designer to join our growing team. The right candidate will have digital experience with websites, social media campaigns and mobile websites and/or applications. As a small team, our designers control all aspects of a project from strategy to completion. The position requires a fast-paced self-starter with a focus on strategy and high-end creativity.

 

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Handle interactive projects from strategy, sitemapping and wireframing to design, development oversight and testing
• Develop strategy to help clients meet their goals – you’ll think beyond simply what the client is asking for
• Present creative concepts and strategy to clients and stakeholders
• Collaborate and work well with a small, tight-knit team
• Manage your personal workload in order to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate strong skills in user experience, web typography and attention to detail
• Mentor and supervise junior designers and interns
• Contribute content for the agency’s blog
• Manage and collaborate with freelance creatives and outside vendors
• Help with new business inquiries, initiatives and pitches

 

Job Requirements:

• 3+ years experience in interactive design
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent
• Passion and enthusiasm for our industry, technology and Austin
• Good presentation skills
• Strong understanding of interactive design requirements, emerging technology and online media trends
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to interact well with clients and team members
• Big talent, small attitude
• Diversity of design styles for different clients
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, etc)

 

Nice to have:

• Experience with CSS, HTML, and WordPress development
• Knowledge of and experience with print production and branding
• Copywriting skills
• Passion for travel and exploration of this big, inspiring world

 

How To Apply

1. You MUST have experience with digital projects to be considered. Please do not apply if you don’t have interactive experience.
2. Visit our website to learn more about us: http://www.creativesuitcase.com
3. Candidates must live or plan to live in Austin, TX
4. Send your resume along with a url to . You must send a url with your resume to be considered.
5. Use “ Interactive Designer” as your subject line.
6. No phone calls please. We will contact candidates whose skills and experience meet our needs.

 

 

Freelance Production Designer

About this Position:
We are a boutique design studio in need of a production designer. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, fast-paced and team-driven. We are looking for experience in print and web work. You must have excellent knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign on the Mac platform, including the proper way to set up multi-page layouts and styles. You should enjoy a variety of work as no day will ever look the same. This is a freelance position, but you should be available during typical work hours. This position could grow into a part-time or full time position.

 

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Set up files for print and review proofs
• Attend presschecks
• Create new materials for clients using existing look and feel assets
• Resize banners and ads
• Revise work based on client feedback
• Juggle several projects while maintaining excellent attention to detail
• Research stock photos for designers
• Retouch and color correct photos

 

Job Requirements:

• BFA in graphic design or similar
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc)
• Positive attitude and ability to work within a team
• Understanding of capabilities of browsers and design constraints on the Web including solid understanding of image optimization and compression
• Organized, dependable, resourceful and proactive nature

 

Nice to have:

• Some design skills are a nice to have, but please understand our needs are primarily production-oriented.
• Illustration skills
• Knowledge of WordPress, HTML or CSS

 

How To Apply

1. Visit our website to learn more about us: http://www.creativesuitcase.com
2. Candidates must live or plan to live in Austin, TX
3. Send your resume along with a url or pdf of work samples to . You must send work samples with your resume to be considered. If sending a pdf, it should be no larger than 3MB.
4. Use “Freelance Production Designer” as your subject line.
5. No phone calls please. We will contact candidates whose skills and experience meet our needs.

 

About Creative Suitcase
Founded in 2005, Creative Suitcase is a boutique print and web design studio with a case of wanderlust. We’re a lively little Austin agency doing our best to create meaningful and successful campaigns for clients in the education, travel, B2B, legal, consumer and non-profit industries. While we’re a small studio, we think big.

Read more about our culture at http://www.creativesuitcase.com/studio/the-manifesto.