Job Description

:What You'll DoThis position will be responsible for creation of visual designs as they relate to Avalaras demand generation campaigns and brand-related design. Together with leaders of our Marketing Content Team, our Video team, and our Corporate Events Team, this person will be a key member of the Brand Marketing Team. Their charge will be to bring Avalara marketing efforts to life in a way that is fresh, on brand, and effective. This role works closely with the creative director in the creation of design campaigns across various channels while collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior designers, to deliver innovative and impactful creative solutions that align with our brand vision and business goals.The ideal candidate will have a strong graphic design portfolio showcasing expertise in visual storytelling, branding, and design across digital and print mediums in everything from long-format white papers and guides to social and digital display ads, PDFs, and infographics.What Your Responsibilities Will BeOverview and Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, design, and oversee the production of high-quality visual assets, including branding materials, marketing collateral, digital campaigns, social media graphics, and presentations.

• Collaborate with campaign management, and content teams to translate complex ideas into compelling visual designs
• Drive quality and consistency across all visual design
• Take art and creative direction to improve on the final deliverables
• Leverage tools/programs in Adobe CS to ensure all designs meet accessibility standards and are optimized for various platforms and audiences.
• Provide guidance and technical & design support to more junior designers
• Have an understanding of Avalara products, marketing initiatives, and strategic positioning
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Present design concepts to stakeholders and incorporate feedback to refine and finalize projects

• Maintain consistency and accuracy of our brand guidelines

• Work with project manager and campaign manager in adherence to project scope and deadlines

What You'll Need to be SuccessfulQualifications:

• Ideal candidate has 8+ years in professional graphic design experience with at least 2+ years in a lead role at a traditional or in-house agency

• Demonstrate clear understanding of visual design principles
• Technical expertise within the Adobe Creative suite of tools (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PPT, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.)

• Experience in PPT / presentation design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility in typography, layout, color theory, and branding.
• Experience with motion graphics

• Experience in B2B visual communication
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well independently and collaborate effectively with a team
• Ability to prioritize projects, work effectively with stakeholders, and complete tasks by meeting timelines and goals
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

How We'll Take Care of YouTotal RewardsIn addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.Health & Wellness
Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.Inclusive culture and diversity
Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship.Learn more about our benefits by region here:
What You Need To Know About AvalaraWere Avalara. Were defining the relationship between tax and tech.Weve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing nearly 40 billion customer API calls and over 5 million tax returns a year, and this year we became a billion-dollar business. Our growth is real, and were not slowing down until weve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.Were bright, innovative, and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture weve designed, that empowers our people to win. Ownership and achievement go hand in hand here. We instill passion in our people through the trust we place in them.Weve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.Were An Equal Opportunity EmployerSupporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company xe2x80x94 we dont want people to fit into our culture, but to enrich it. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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