Print & Web Designer

Are you a creative designer with a background in print and web design looking for a challenging and interesting opportunity? A Richmond-based mid-sized public affairs firm is looking to hire a motivated professional to hit the ground running as its designer of both print and online creative. While it’s a designer position, understanding what’s needed to turn that creative design into a website is critical.

This is a fast-paced environment where the variety of work ensures that no two days are alike. Push your design skills across nearly every communications medium. From digital ads and websites to print collateral and logo development, you’ll flex your design capabilities every day. Join the team and be part of a casual, fun environment with a great office culture.

Qualifications:

·        4-year college degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or a related field, or equivalent design experience is required

·        Understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout composition.

·        Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and other design software

·        Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

·        Solid understanding of digital interfaces, responsive design (desktop, tablet, mobile), interactivity, and basic UX/UI principles

·        A portfolio demonstrating a strong design aesthetic

·        Mac proficient

·        Experience designing with a mobile-first mentality and building responsive websites

·        Experience creating design solutions across multiple platforms

·        Familiarity with CMS environments (Drupal, Webflow and WordPress)

·        Ability to work full-time and on-site with regular attendance required

Skills and Mindset You Bring:

·        A creative approach to design while taking the time to understand the big picture of what the material is trying to convey

·        Outstanding conceptual thinking and creativity

·        Ability to oversee an entire project, beyond the graphic portion

·        Ability to contribute ideas, and execute ideas of others quickly and competently

·        Ability to demonstrate independent and logical thinking skills, and turn creative ideas into actions

·        Self-driven and detail-oriented; able to identify problems and respond promptly and appropriately

·        Capability to perform in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment

·        A desire to keep up with the latest design trends, tools, technologies and best practices to continually bring fresh ideas to the team

·        Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and make decisions when needed

·        Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

·        Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

·        Exceptional time management and multitasking skills to meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Bonus Points If You Have:

·        Knowledge of HTML5/CSS and JS

·        Understanding of Drupal and/or WordPress

·        Knowledge of Bootstrap

·        Print production experience

·        An interest in politics, public policy or high-profile issues

Compensation and Benefits:

·        Competitive salary commensurate with experience

·        Comprehensive benefits package

·        Professional development opportunities

Please apply through LinkedIn.