Brand/Figma Designer

Job Title: Brand/Figma Designer
Department: Design & Branding
Location: Remote
Reports To: Founder/Lead Designer
Hours: 15-20 hours a week / or full time for the right candidate

About GMD Studio:
GMD Studio is a Sydney-based boutique branding and shopify studio providing services to DTC brands around the world. We help brands on Shopify connect deeper and convert with ease. We pride ourselves on crafting compelling brand identities and memorable visual experiences. We’re seeking a passionate Brand/Figma Designer to join our team and help us take our studio to new heights.

Key Responsibilities:
Figma Mastery:
* Utilise Figma as the primary design tool to create cohesive and scalable design systems.
* Collaborate with designers, ensuring pixel-perfect design implementation.
* Create EDM designs in figma (utilising components and pre-existing templates we have)
* Create engaging social media posts within figma following brand guidelines and templates we have

User Experience (UX) Design:
* Develop designs that cater to user needs while aligning with brand identity.

*Feedback & Iteration:
* Gather and incorporate feedback from lead designer
* Continuously iterate on designs to ensure top-tier results.

Required Qualifications:
Thorough understanding of the Figma UI, including the properties panel, layers panel, assets, and plugins.
Components & Styles: Proficiency in creating and managing reusable components and styles, which is essential for maintaining consistent designs and creating design systems.
Constraints & Auto Layout: Knowledge of how to use constraints and the auto-layout feature to create responsive designs.
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.
Professional Experience: At least 1 year of experience in brand design and using Figma.
Portfolio Requirement: A strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in brand design and Figma projects.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Figma, and familiarity with other design tools like Adobe Creative Suite.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-Oriented: A keen eye for aesthetics and attention to detail.
Problem-Solving: Ability to think creatively and come up with design solutions that align with client objectives.
Team Player: Ability to work well in a team as well as independently.

Benefits:
Work-from-home flexibility / choose your own hours of when works for you
Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
Collaborative and vibrant work culture.
Weekly pay cycle

How to Apply:
Please attach your portfolio link or example of your work in figma that best demonstrates your skill set. Please use “Brand/Figma Designer Application – [Your favourite food] ]” as the subject line so I know you have read all the requirements

Please answer the following questions:
1. How long have you been using figma for?
2. Can you describe a challenging design project where you utilized Figma extensively?
3. What is your availability like?

Please note: Candidates that do not meet all the above requirements will not be considered. Please do not use Chat GPT to reply to this job posts, as we get a lot of the same responses.