Graphic Designer

Job Summary

• The Graphic Designer supports internal and external clients by creating clean, professional, attractive design. The Graphic Designer reports to the Creative Director.
• There are no direct reports to this position.
• Interfaces with the following positions with the company: Marketing, Business, Ad Sales and Community Affairs
  
  
  

Essential Job Functions

The Graphic Designer is accountable for the following items:

• The Graphic Designer creates presentations, logos, collateral, promotional materials, marketing support, print advertising, video titles, outdoor advertising, signage, and retail support.
• The design and management of any required print and digital work on a weekly or monthly basis;
• Creating graphics from concept through completed product;
• Maintaining accurate accounts of all projects assigned within the project management system;
• Coordinating the needs of all internal and external clients to ensure deadlines are met;
• Communicating and working as an effective team member;
• Meeting/collaborating with Creative Director, other Graphic Designers, as well as any of the team members to discuss direction, projects, best practices and deadlines;
• Following and enforcing the Company’s policies and procedures, including the EEO and safety guidelines, at all times;
• Performing miscellaneous department duties as needed.
  
  
  

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic or fine arts or other related field, specializing in graphics design and/or marketing promotion and one year of directly related work experience (freelance or otherwise); or 2-year associates degree or certificate program and three years of directly related work experience—required
• Portfolio review—required
• Previous practical work experience using Adobe Suite (Id, Ai, Ps)—required
• Previous practical work experience creating PowerPoint/Keynote presentations—required
• Practical work experience using Microsoft Word or equivalent—preferred
• Experience with Mac OS/Apple platform, file sharing, and file management—required
• Drawing/illustration skills—preferred
• Ability to use a Wacom tablet or similar device—preferred
• Copy writing skills—preferred
  
  
  

Core Competencies

• Agile—Embraces change; adaptable and flexible; sense of urgency;
• Innovative—Uses critical thinking; Creativity; Continuous learning; Challenges the status quo;
• Customer Focused—External/Internal; Creates the exceptional customer experience; demonstrates a sales and service mentality;
• Collaborative—Teamwork, Proactive knowledge sharing, Constructive Conflict;
• Accountable—See it, Own it, Solve it, Do it; Hold each other accountable.
  
  
  

Job Specific Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work—Makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work to ensure quality and accuracy. Considers impact of work to others and takes steps to mitigate. Seeks additional work after finishing tasks.
• Displaying Creativity—Uses creativity appropriately to drive progress and encourages others to do the same; makes innovation a priority among team members; encourages reasonable risk taking. Is able to take constructive criticism and change direction if requested/required.
  
  
  

Skills Required

• Demonstrate the ability to create innovative and creative graphics in a timely manner;
• Communicates orally and writes in clear, concise sentence structure in English;
• Must be able to meet critical deadlines and is willing to work until those deadline are met;
• Demonstrates problem solving abilities;
• Ability to work under pressure to meet critical deadlines;
• Demonstrates positive work behavior;
• Demonstrates superior attention to detail;
• Demonstrates good organizational skills;
• Works effectively as team member;
• Works effectively with vendors and external clients;
• Communicates well with management and co-workers.
  
  
  

Other Requirements

• Presents a proper and professional image through verbal and non-verbal communication at all times in dealing with AEs, clients, and all other contacts.
• Acceptable background record
• Punctuality and good attendance
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company standards at all times
• Maintains confidentiality and does not disclose confidential information acquired in the course of work except when authorized and/or unless legally obligated to do so
  
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Walking, kneeling, standing, stooping, sitting, driving, hearing, talking, vision (close, distant, color, depth perception, adjust focus), and use of hands and fingers. Light lifting of 30 lbs. is occasionally needed