Job#: 2074942
Job Description:
Sr. Copywriter/Content Designer
Location: Richmond, VA or Remote
Duration: 12 months +strong opportunity to extend
Job Description: As a member of the Enterprise Brand Design Systems team, this writer will support the Performance Lane in the continual improvement and growth of our established brand standards systems. This is not a traditional marketing copywriter role. While it requires the ability to understand and execute marketing copy, this writer acts more like a content designer, working with art directors to build out the experience of Enterprise Brand Design System, then writing the guidelines within it.
A day could look like:
Researching and auditing existing systems, then formalizing recommendations and pitching opportunities to leadership
Outlining and wireframing new standards content and experiences
Writing and editing standards guidance
Collaborating with designers to concept, wireframe and write brand design systems content
Work in design programs and build/edit web pages alongside designers
Creating and executing communication and/or marketing plans
Problem solving ways to improve existing systems and innovating new ways to deliver it
The ideal candidate is a writer who:
Communicates concisely but thinks big.
Is a meticulous wordsmith and can distill complex information into simple guidelines that are easy to understand and adopt.
Has experience building brand design systems and standards, as well as writing them.
Excels in writing directional guidance but can concept campaign-level marketing writing.
Has solid foundation of grammatical rules and working knowledge of AP Stylebook.
Thrives in white space and enjoys using their problem solving skills to build systems, then manage its evolution in the long term.
Always places the user first and crafts content that helps people navigate and understand complex information or systems, particularly in digital experiences.
Thinks visually and can help build new design systems/standards experiences alongside designers, creative directors and UX professionals.
Is a big thinker and collaborator.
Receives and manages inputs and feedback from a variety of stakeholders.
Approaches assignments from a customer-centric perspective while also understanding higher-level business and marketing objectives.
Possesses a positive attitude and readily partners with all types of people.
Has a deep understanding of design principles and can write about them fluently.
Has hands-on experience building and editing within a CMS, as well as editing and managing Figma files.
EEO Employer
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.