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This role is full-time, 5 days per week and is based in our studio in Málaga, Spain. 
Only applicants located in Málaga or with the willingness to relocate will be considered. 

Thank you for your interest in working at Free Practice.

We are an ideas focused, interdisciplinary creative setup rooted in global contemporary culture.

We provide forward-thinking ideas, creative strategy, creative direction and production management from concept to execution for a wide range of project types – primarily brand campaigns and experiences (physical and digital).

Please take the time to complete the form, sharing any and as much information as you can to help us learn about you and your experience. All submissions will be reviewed by our team. However, as we expect to receive a high volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to applicants with relevant profiles.

Who we are looking for. 

As a Sr. Graphic Designer, based in our Málaga office, you will work closely alongside the Executive Creative Directors, Creative Director, Art Directors, and other Graphic Designers, as well as any other teammate on our internal team, the client and any other 3rd party vendor. You are creative, passionate, exceptionally well organised and enjoy finding solutions, whatever the challenge. A natural team player with strong communication skills, you thrive under pressure, embracing change and knowing when and where to be flexible.

Your experiences should have a mix of many creative disciplines, from developing graphic identities and systems, motion design + direction and experiential spatial branding design to still and motion image making, to understanding and working against a creative narrative. The position requires you to possess a strong conceptual process that drives the work forward with a high
level of visual communication and organisation. Additionally, it is important to have a clear social media / digital platform understanding, with a passion for working with the latest software, and a knowledge of the different channels and the creative that clearly works into them, whilst driving compelling innovative solutions.

You are an established creative expert and connected to the creative industry – critically looking at the latest creative trends in youth culture and have an ever-expanding knowledge and network. You have 7-10 years of professional experience when it comes to working directly with creatives, clients and also commissioning work from a varied and broad network of agencies, artists and creative individuals. Whether you’re developing a brand identity system, a motion graphic, commissioning an illustrator or working with a production partner to execute an environmental artwork, you don’t get phased by the unknown – but rather energised by the challenge of learning as you go.

When it comes to communication – you are able to digest, edit and circulate the most important information clearly and effectively to various internal and external stakeholders. No matter how complex the project, you always remain clear on priorities and are not afraid to ask for advice where needed. You’re a natural collaborator who knows how to get the best out of everyone. You enjoy sharing your knowledge and you’re not afraid to ask questions when you’re unsure. When things get tricky and you anticipate potential complications, you inform others in good time.

In this role you will be required to bring leadership, guidance and inspiration to the Jr. Graphic Designers on the team. Currently there are 2 FTE Jr. Graphic Designers who will report directly to you, but as projects scale up and down, there is also opportunity to manage the work of various freelancers who are in and out of the studio.

You will be required to deliver high quality work at every stage of the creative process (from concept to execution). Executional excellence, attention to detail and the knowledge to drive this towards execution is a must.

Foundational requirements. 

• Absolute respect, proactivity and deep appreciation for diversity and equality in the workplace.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong team player, able to develop productive relationships with internal and external teams.
• Exposure to and understanding of youth, pop and hype culture and the creative industry.
• Future forward thinker with solution-oriented mindset and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Great sense of judgement and decision-making. emotionally intelligent with a growth mindset.
• Overall a nice human being who can manage to have fun and keep the team’s spirits high, even in stressful situations.
• Strong interest in sports, fashion, art, design, music and contemporary culture in general.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English & relationship management skills.
• Ability to travel 10%.
• This role is located our office in Málaga, Spain.

Role specific requirements. 

• Great taste.
• Craft obsessed.
• Contemporary thinker.
• Experience with creative concepting.
• Experience with image making.
• Experience with graphic design and visual communication, with a strong knowledge of typography.
• Experience with identity focused design.
• Experience with print and digital artwork production.
• Experience with commercial, brand work.
• Experience with graphic garment concept development and production.
• Experience with experience design, spatial design and branded environments.
• Experience creating motion design.
• Experience with building concise presentations in Keynote.
• Experience with AI and other cutting edge technologies.
• Knowledge and experience, creating graphic design in 2D and 3D software.
• A minimum of 7+ years experience in graphic design for creative agencies or brands.
• Strong industry knowledge and experience driving creative forward from concept to execution that includes: creative deck building, campaign messaging / identity / graphic design, environmental event / retail graphic design, graphic design for garments, conceptual mockups.
• Strong network of creative partners: type designers, 3D designers, motion designers, etc.
• Ability to apply clear strategic and innovative thinking & solutions to any type of creative brief or problem.

What we offer.

• A forward thinking, inclusive, open-minded workplace.
• 22 days off, plus Spanish bank holidays.
• A competitive Spanish salary, depending on experience.
• This role is 5 days per week in our Málaga office: Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 6pm.
• Monday to Thursday in our Málaga studio and Friday WFH.
• A coastal location with great weather all year-round.
• Opportunity to grow and further define your role as the studio grows.
• Opportunity to work on global culture defining work.
• This role reports to the Creative Director.