At AOR, we’re a down-to-earth team that believes collaboration builds great brands, candid conversation creates strong teams, and that life is too short for inflated egos. We’re multi-talented and multi-faceted, working in branding, marketing, and digital. We put people first. We love what we do. And we work damn hard doing it. Work-life balance is valued highly, thanks to a flexible PTO policy and a flexible hybrid office model. Because of this, we prioritize people with excellent communication skills and the superpowers of teamwork via phone, Slack, email, text and other modes we may dream up. Since we are all building this agency together, we offer a company-wide profit-sharing program that rewards employees for the hard work they’ve done and the positive impact they’ve made on our growth and success as an agency. We look for people who jump at opportunity and embrace change to bring new ideas to our team, and who share our commitment to bringing community and connection in everything we do and everything we touch. 

At AOR we value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse staff and we encourage applications from anyone- no matter who you are, what you look like, or what phase of life you’re in. If you believe you would add value to our team but don’t meet all the criteria we have laid out here, we would still love to hear from you. Please highlight the value you would bring in your application.

Designer 

If you’re interested in being a Designer with AOR, please apply with your resume & portfolio or website.

Looking for the next graphic design star. Sound like you? Let’s chat.

We’re looking for a graphic designer who’s self-motivated yet collaborative, detail-oriented yet always pushing the big idea. This role offers the opportunity to develop creative concepts for a diverse range of projects — from websites and digital media content to brand identity systems and print collateral. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a knack for translating sound strategy into stunning designs, we want to hear from you! 

Job Responsibilities

• Creative concepting and execution of print and digital projects ranging from developing brand identity systems to websites and digital marketing campaigns

• Thinking and working conceptually while being able to coherently and confidently provide rationale for your work

• Active participation in brainstorms, critiques, and other internal and client meetings

• Maintain an accurate track of tasks and hours worked and submit daily

* Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Agency Expectations

The following characteristics are expected of each AORian regardless of role or responsibility:

• Communicate constructively, kindly, and effectively to your coworkers, management, clients, and partners

• Embody AOR’s core values- ‘The AOR Way’: 

  • Dare to… - At AOR, ‘Dare to…’ means embracing change and growth. It means pushing boundaries, taking chances, innovating, and breaking new ground. It means diving in and thinking boldly about solutions to our client's problems.

  • Keep It Real - At AOR, ‘Keep It Real’ means always being our true selves. It means respecting each other and having candid conversations. It means honest conversations with our clients, no BS, and building that two-way trust. 

  • Believe in We - At AOR, ‘Believe in We’ means believing we are stronger together because we make each other successful!  It means always working to activate a diverse and inclusive culture. It means listening, collaborating, and working with our clients for the same goals. 

  • Own It - At AOR, ‘Own It’ means taking initiative. It means holding ourselves accountable for our workload and ourselves. It means investing in each other. It means treating our clients’ business as if it were our own. And always delivering on our promises.

Position Requirements

• Three or more years design experience

• Ability to take design projects from concept to completion 

• Proficient knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma (or comparable programs like Sketch or Adobe XD)

• Ability to work efficiently, independently, and problem-solve without direct oversight, while also contributing and collaborating in a team environment

• An excellent level of attention to detail and organization

*Bonus Points For

• Agency Experience

• Experience working on brand identity projects, website builds and/or in the digital marketing space

• UX/UI Experience and/or an enthusiasm for web design and a willingness to stay current with associated tools, best practices, etc.

• Working knowledge of HTML & CSS

What Traits Make this Position Successful 

• Team player

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing work methods and tasks; maintain focus and productivity while juggling multiple projects

• Comfortable in fast-paced agency environment 

Reports to

Art Director and Creative Director

Salary Range

$60,000- $75,000 annual base salary

*Salary will be based on previous experience.

A Few Perks to Note

• Company profit sharing: At AOR, we believe we’re all in this together. That’s why we give 25% of AOR’s profits back to employees when we hit our quarterly goals as an agency.

• Flexible PTO: AOR believes that your life outside the agency is as important as your life inside the agency. Flexible PTO gives our employees the power to take time off as works best for them and maintain a healthy work-life balance.  

• Flex work schedule/ Hybrid office: Our values led us to embrace a hybrid model that allows for flexibility, trust, and invigoration of our passions. We support AORians to manage their schedule and allow people (the client and employees) to determine where to work and how often to be at home or in the office.

• Eleven paid holidays, plus your birthday, and our offices are closed from December 24th until January 1st as an added paid benefit

• Education and conference program/career development opportunities

• Generous parental leave 

• Health, dental and vision insurance 

• Supplemental accident and life insurance

• Wellness program

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) &  Dependent Care Account (DCA)

• Short & long-term disability and life insurance provided to all employees

• 401(k)

• Equipment Provided: laptop, monitor and any necessary equipment to complete your position’s duties 

• Dog-friendly office

• Free parking, secure bike parking & mass transit reimbursement

• Company outings + events

• Volunteer opportunities

• Stocked bar + kitchen

• Great Denver Golden Triangle location 

Position Specifics 

This is a full-time salaried position that holds a standard 40-hour workweek, though may require additional hours from time-to-time. This position requires sitting or standing for long periods of time, the ability to talk on the telephone/video call with coworkers and/or clients, and the ability to work on a computer for most of the expected tasks. 

AOR, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We anticipate collecting applications for this position until July 19th, 2024.