Graphic Designer

Job Summary

The Graphic Designer will be the in-house go-to graphic designer and digital/multimedia producer. This position will apply art, design, and copy layout skills to create visually engaging concepts such as logos, promotional and branding materials, communication media, and other print and digital materials.

Organizational Relationship

• Receives work assignments from Director, Marketing.
• Administratively reports to the assigned supervisor.
• May work independently or in conjunction with other staff to complete assigned tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborates with client, editorial staff, manager, art director, and/or other project participants to understand project assignment, audience, and intended message.
• Creates original visual media that communicates the desired feeling or message in an engaging and unified way.
• Chooses graphics, clip art, and stock photography, as appropriate; may enhance choices with simple drawings.
• Selects fonts for written copy; produces sample layout for approval by client or other project participants.
• Prepares drafts of design work and provides samples to editorial or other appropriate staff or departments for review.
• Revises projects as necessary based on collaborative feedback process.
• Consults with graphics manager, art director, and/or other team members as needed on complex or specialized projects.
• Prepares print orders and assembly instructions on notification of final approval.
• Maintains records of billable project time as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Impeccable time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and multitask.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and design software and technologies such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Figma, Sketch, and other graphic design and video editing software.
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and digital.
• Understanding of all social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently on an assignment.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Graphic Arts, Design, Multimedia, or related fields is preferred.
• 4-7 years graphic design and multimedia experience, preferably with CPG design and digital marketing.