Graphic Designer

We are Go Forth Marketing, a creative and strategic powerhouse in the Piedmont Triad, NC.

We are a growing agency looking for the next perfect fit to join our talented team! This is a full-time, primarily on-site role that we are adding to our growing team of professionals and reports directly to the Head of Creative Production.

Go Forth Marketing is a growing, full service agency serving a wide range of clients with varying needs. This means our Graphic Designer will be tasked with producing high quality graphic design for a high volume of projects across a range of needs - everything from website design to office signage to vehicle wraps to logos and branding to printed collateral to video graphics to presentations, and more.

The ideal person for this role enjoys being highly productive and will thrive in a fast-paced environment with a high-performance, yet personable and fun culture. If you are a team player, eager to learn and impress, enthusiastic, hard-working, positive-minded, and looking to gain a ton of experience, this could be the role for you!

Responsibilities

• Following guidance and instructions from clients and Client Service colleagues, create compelling graphic designs for both print, online and social media that are consistently on-brand, relevant to the target audience, aligned with campaign objectives and free of errors (yes we have a proofer; however we require a standard of excellence and profesionalism at every stage of a project.
• Prepare graphic ideas to present to clients in an organized, professional manner that fits the GFM brand.
• Design branding materials, including logos, icons, typography, and brand guidelines.
• Create eye-catching social media graphics and digital banner ads.
• Design website layouts, UI elements, and landing pages.
• Design engaging email marketing templates and newsletters.
• Design brochures, flyers, business cards, and corporate presentations.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and brand standards.
• Prepare final files for printers and/or installers.
• Interpret creative briefs and develop designs that align with campaign objectives.
• Collaborate with full-time and freelance copywriters, videographers, photographers, content specialists, strategists, and web developers.
• Stay informed and innovative: stay current on market trends, consumer behavior, and design best practices; offer fresh ideas and solutions that contribute to the creative process while supporting business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts, or related field.
• At least three years of experience in graphic design, including logo design, typography, web layout, and print production. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Affinity Suite, FIGMA, and similar tools.
• Proficiency with WordPress a strong plus.
• Animation and/or motion graphics experience a plus.
• Experience with marketing project management software (we use Bonsai).
• Strong portfolio showcasing graphic design and visual storytelling across various mediums.
• Basic understanding of photography, video production, and web development.
• Proven ability to collaborate with copywriters, designers, and other departments.
• Strong communication, work ethic, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for design, continuous improvement, and a proactive, positive attitude.

We are building an incredible culture at GFM that you will love if you are competitive, ambitious, and like to have fun.

First and foremost, you should align with our mission and credo and feel confident in following and championing our code:

Our Mission:

With every project, we aim to exceed expectations, propel growth, and have fun together.

Our Credo:

As a team, we:

Strive for empathy and collective balance.

Take ownership.

Embrace growth.

Express gratitude.

Find joy.

Our Code:

• We all are brand ambassadors.
• We aim to impress.
• We are productive and make the most of our time.
• We are empowered to affect change and practice blameless problem-solving; we don’t make excuses and we avoid a victim mentality.
• We don’t put things off that should happen now.
• We meet challenges head-on with a can-do attitude.
• We pitch in and help and we take the initiative to look for solutions to our own challenges and the challenges of others.
• We have a positive outlook and assume good intent; we do not foster, perpetuate, or exacerbate negativity.
• We honor commitments - we do what we say we will do, when we say we will do it.
• We communicate consistently, thoroughly, and accurately.
• We are honest and aim for transparency.
• We engage and speak up in meetings.
• We keep our egos in check.
• We ensure our co-workers, clients and vendors feel appreciated and valued.
• We speak in a respectful tone; we consider WHAT we say and HOW we say it.
• We value a diversity of voices.
• We support one another holistically.
• We seek and provide feedback.
• We are open-minded.
• We celebrate our wins.

Why Join the GFM Team?

We're one of the best marketing agencies in the Triad because we deliver outstanding results for our clients and champion a culture that is supportive and fun!

On top of that, we offer some pretty great perks and benefits:

• Group Medical/Dental Insurance
• Supplementary Insurance Plans including LTD, STD, Vision, and Life
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) via Healthjoy
• Company-paid Telemedicine Services
• 401K Plans with matching contributions
• Robust Employee Wellness Program with Fitness App
• Flexible Paid Time Off including planned, unplanned, jury duty and bereavement
• Paid Holidays
• Flexibility for Remote Work when needed
• On-Site Coffee Shop with company-paid monthly allowance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000