Based in Louisville, KBD is a growing branding and web agency that partners primarily with venture capital firms and enterprise technology companies to build compelling brands and cutting edge digital experiences. We are looking for a highly talented individual that can deliver innovative solutions with an “oh wow” factor for our predominately Silicon Valley-based clients. The ideal candidate should have a deep, well-rounded understanding of design principles (specifically in the B2B space) and should have the ability to create/support effective brands for our clients’ industries. Furthermore, the design director can expect to collaborate with the VP of Creative on a wide variety of topics including: leading a team of designers, logo & branding design, high-end Keynote/PowerPoint presentation design, printed collateral, trade show materials, video design, and much more.

KBD offers a unique opportunity to interact with some of the world’s hottest technology companies and venture capital firms. Expectations are high, but you’ll learn a lot and the perks are great, including extremely competitive salaries, 3 weeks paid time off to start, 100% paid health benefits, an awesome office in the Highlands, 6-week parental leave and lots of snacks. Plus, really talented colleagues and amazing clients.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees day-to-day project management of active jobs, including estimating, scheduling, art direction oversight and presentation to clients for both design and web jobs
• Oversees and coordinates with Project Manager for opening new jobs and updating existing jobs
• Have a deep understanding of client industries, what problems they solve, how their technologies work and be able to understand how to translate that into design and guide other designers accordingly
• Partner effectively with all departments to ensure delivery of on-time, on-budget, high-quality deliverables
• Maintain a personable and open communication stream with clients through daily or weekly check in meetings throughout the project duration
• Regular travel to the Bay Area for in-person client meetings
• Communicates strategic goals into actionable design solutions
• Managing clients requests to ensure the agreed upon scope of work is adhered to; creation of change orders as applicable.
• Collaborate on a multitude of projects, ensuring KBD standards are met
• Ensures the right resources are in place for a given project (designers, copy writers, animators, printers)
• Communicate feedback with a clear and concise purpose
• Coordinate with the VP of Creative for on-boarding of new team members
• Stay up-to-date with design and technology trends and continually challenge and inspire the design team

Requirements:

• 5-10+ years working for an in-house creative team, design studio, or creative/agency environment
• Experience in dealing with clients and delivering on short deadlines
• BA or BFA in Graphic Design, Communication Design, or related field
• Proficient in Adobe CC and Mac OS; advanced experience using Keynote and Microsoft PowerPoint (specifically with templates and masters) is a must
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including ability to articulate conceptual design solutions to clients
• Experience with Google Suite (Docs, Slides, Drive)
• Must be agile and adaptable to constantly changing parameters
• Ability to work and interact in a collaborative and open office setting
• Willingness to work in the Louisville-based office (this is not a telecommute position)
• Easily adaptable to changing priorities and client needs
• Understanding/awareness of the aesthetic and culture of Silicon Valley
• Open to travel

Application Process:

Candidates should submit resume and portfolio link to jobs@wearekbd.com. For more info on KBD, visit wearekbd.com.

KBD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other protected class established by law. In addition to federal law requirements, KBD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Compensation:

KBD offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health benefits, generous vacation and opportunity for advancement.

Based in Louisville, KBD is a growing branding and web agency that partners primarily with venture capital firms and enterprise technology companies to build compelling brands and cutting edge digital experiences. We typically create 15-20 medium sized, B2B sites per year with a very small team for extremely high profile clients. We are looking to expand our web development team immediately to accommodate for increasing demand.

KBD offers a unique opportunity to interact with some of the world’s hottest technology companies and venture capital firms. Expectations are high, but you’ll learn a lot and the perks are great, including extremely competitive salaries, 3 weeks paid time off to start, 100% paid health benefits, an awesome office in the Highlands, 6-week parental leave, a fully stocked bar and lots of snacks. Plus, talented colleagues and amazing clients.

Responsibilities:

• Build responsive WordPress themes from scratch, and maintain previously built sites
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Familiarity with ACF
• Write and maintain clean and composed Javascript (Functional/modular, ES6/7, Webpack/Gulp, Animations)
• Write and maintain clean and composed CSS/SASS
• Q/A and cross browser test sites
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
• Communicate clearly with the design team and development team, as well as project stakeholders
• Setup a basic web server
• Build flexible email templates in multiple environments

General Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years of front-end development experience, with demonstrated work building in WordPress
• Extensive knowledge of HTML5, CSS3/SASS, PHP, Javascript
• Familiarity with responsive design, cross browser and device testing
• Experience with Git
• Experience with command line (SSH) and web servers: Nginx and Apache
• Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them.
• Experience writing flexible email templates in integrated marketing management frameworks (Marketo, Hubspot, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of image authoring tools (Photoshop, Sketch, Illustrator), to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image.
• Keen sense of aesthetic
• Detail oriented
• Bonus points for familiarity with static site generators
• Flexible, adaptive, and able to thrive in a collaborative startup environment

Application Process:

Candidates should submit resume and portfolio link to jobs@wearekbd.com. For more info on KBD, visit wearekbd.com.

KBD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other protected class established by law. In addition to federal law requirements, KBD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Compensation:

KBD offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health benefits, generous vacation and opportunity for advancement.

Do you have a love for design and drive to create extremely compelling work in a dynamic and challenging industry? We are looking for a highly talented senior level graphic designer that can deliver innovative solutions with an “oh wow” factor for our predominately Silicon Valley-based clients. The ideal candidate should have a well-rounded understanding of design principles (specifically for B2B application) and should have the ability to create/support effective brands for our clients’ industries. Furthermore, the senior designer should expect to collaborate with Design Directors, and design staff on a wide variety of projects including: logo & branding design, high-end Keynote/PowerPoint presentation design, printed collateral, trade show materials, video design, and much more.

KBD offers a unique opportunity to interact with some of the world’s hottest technology companies and venture capital firms. Expectations are high, but you’ll learn a lot and the perks are great, including extremely competitive salaries, 3 weeks paid time off to start, 100% paid health benefits, an awesome office in the Highlands, 6-week parental leave and lots of snacks. Plus, really talented colleagues and amazing clients.

Responsibilities:

• Develop original looks for visual assets in print and digital design while embracing established brand standards for multiple clients
• Work with Design Directors and the design team to conceptualize new and refined ideas for branding projects for emerging companies in the technology and investment spaces
• Propose, plan, design, and present a full range of high-impact print and digital collateral
• Stay up-to-date with design and technology trends
• Partner effectively with all departments to ensure delivery of on-time, high-quality deliverables
• Collaborate with design and web teams on a multitude of projects
• Communicate design concepts with a clear and concise purpose

Requirements:

• 5-10+ years working for an in-house creative team, design studio, or creative/agency environment
• BA or BFA in Graphic Design, Communication Design, or related field
• Proficient in Adobe CC and Mac OS
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including ability to articulate conceptual design solutions
• Advanced experience using Keynote and Microsoft PowerPoint (specifically with templates and masters) is a huge plus, but not a deal breaker
• Experience with Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Drive)
• Experience in Adobe After Effects is a definite bonus
• Ability to work and interact in a collaborative and open office setting
• Willingness to work in the Louisville-based office (this is not a telecommute position)
• Easily adaptable to changing priorities and client needs
• Understanding/awareness of the aesthetic and culture of Silicon Valley

Application Process:

Candidates should submit resume and portfolio link to jobs@wearekbd.com. For more info on KBD, visit wearekbd.com.

KBD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for KBD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other protected class established by law. In addition to federal law requirements, KBD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Compensation:

KBD offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health benefits, generous vacation and opportunity for advancement.

Do you have a knack for design along with an eye for details? Your skills are exactly what we want at KBD! We are looking for a detailed-oriented production designer that can support the design teams by creating and preparing artwork for print and digital use. The ideal candidate should have a well-rounded understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite as well as Microsoft Office (specifically PowerPoint) and should have the ability to work in a team setting. Furthermore, the production designer can expect to work on a wide variety of projects including: Keynote/PowerPoint presentation support, printed collateral support, trade show booth file setup, logo designs, document proofing, print preparation, and much more.

Responsibilities:

• Create and finalize pre-press files based on concepts and templates provided by the design team
• Effectively communicate with print vendors on specifications and ensure designs are free of errors before sending to press or publishing
• Produce finished artwork in appropriate sizes and formats in a timely and accurate manner
• Organize, maintain and file work in an organized fashion, following the standards/guidelines for the master file structure and naming conventions
• Manage multiple client collateral templates by updating and archiving them as necessary
• Maintain daily assigned workflow and deliver pieces as required by assigned deadlines
• Work with design teams to develop and implement creative designs for projects as necessary
• Proof/review designs for errors before printing or publishing them
• Implement design and layout for collateral and presentation pieces
• Work with design team to create effective looks expanded across all facets of visual marketing
• Stay up-to-date with design and technology trends
• Collaborate with design and web teams on a multitude of projects

Requirements:

• 2+ years working for an in-house creative team, design studio, or creative/agency environment
• 2+ years working in a pre-press environment
• BA or BFA in Graphic Design, Communication Design, or related field
• Proficient in Adobe CC and Mac OS
• Have extensive understanding of print processes and the Pantone Matching system
• Extensive knowledge of effective typography, color, and strong page layouts
• Self-starter with a strong initiative, work ethic, and organizational skills a must
• The ability to prioritize and go the extra mile when needed
• Creativity, passion, a positive attitude, and a sense of humor
• Advanced experience using Keynote and Microsoft PowerPoint (specifically with templates and masters)
• Experience with Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Drive)
• Ability to work and interact in a collaborative and open office setting
• Willingness to work in the Louisville-based office (this is not a telecommute position)
• Easily adaptable to changing priorities and client needs
• Understanding/awareness of the aesthetic and culture of Silicon Valley

This is an open-ended contract based position.

Application Process:

Candidates should submit resume and portfolio link to jobs@wearekbd.com. 

KBD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other protected class established by law. In addition to federal law requirements, KBD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.