Graphic Artist

Provide graphic art and design support to all departments within MCA to include creation of ads, social media posts, print materials, branding and signage to assist in marketing and fundraising efforts.

Work Schedule - Monday-Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Pay - $22.60/hr ($47,000/yr)

Job Type - Full-time

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)

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  Develop variety of graphic design projects for social media graphics, promotional materials, events, and magazines
• Develop creative concepts and art direction
• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts
• Develop advertisements, illustrations, logos, brands, signage, posters, brochures, and other graphic design elements
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and ensure deadlines are met
• Effectively communicate concepts in graphic, visual means
• Create compelling & appealing visual designs for marketing, websites, and print projects
• Generate print and multimedia materials for internal and external audiences
• Assist all departments in the preparation of images and videos for promotional use
• Develop creative, attractive, and effective ads for each publication
• Assist publications graphic designers as needed and be prepared to step in should either be unavailable to meet publication deadlines

Education/Experience

• Minimum of associate’s degree in graphic design, fine arts, visual communications, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Two to four years of related experience preferred

Skills & Qualifications

• Familiar with all elements of graphic design, Mac platform, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; InDesign, Photoshop, HTML5, Illustrator, MS Office Applications and Dreamweaver. Online and web design experience.
• Mastery of project management
• Superior attention to detail
• Creative mind
• Ability to work independently required
• Ability to collaborate with a strategic team

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government and MCA regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to effectively communicate in English, in both oral and written forms.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weakness of alternate solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment

The work environment varies by temperature and conditions throughout the facility. There are varying degrees of noise, dust, and crowding throughout the facility while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.