Graphic Designer

Overview

Delivers graphic and communication design, brand development, print and digital media and graphic packages. Possesses and applies a diversified knowledge of marketing practices and procedures to complete assignments with originality and creativity in collaboration with team. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Designs a variety of marketing projects including print, digital, web, signage and graphic packages for internal and external use in collaboration with team
• Organizes the layout and formatting of materials, including typographic, photographic, illustrative and graphic elements
• May assist in developing concepts for marketing projects
• Ensures that all creative deliverables uphold expected quality standards
• Estimates timelines and meets deadlines on assigned projects
• Manages and maintains digital and graphic files, including photos, logos and art in standard formats and filing structure; distributing as requested
• Works collaboratively with Marketing Communications team
• Contributes to a team environment that promotes continual creative improvement and a culture of innovation and accountability
• Assists in the development of creative ideas for marketing and team initiatives
• Stays current on trends and developments in digital and print design
• Seeks leadership opportunities by providing direction and feedback to team members and collaborating with team leaders
• May develop respective print and digital materials for proactively developing new business as needed
• May prepare materials for business development introductions, relationship building and proposals
• May create and maintain documents and graphics for ease of inclusion into pursuit documents, saving time and money on pursuit preparation, as needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising or related degree
• Typically with 5 years of experience in advertising/design agency environment
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Sketchup graphic software
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred
• Knowledge of and interest in architecture/interior design
• Excellent writing skills with experience in graphically designed page layouts
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and customers; ability to forge trusting relationships within a diverse team
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to proactively problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment, and ability to work independently and prioritize work
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
  
  

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