Creative Visionary (Graphic Designer) - M3 Group

M3 Group is a fully integrated, digitally focused, strategically driven branding and marketing agency located in Lansing, MI. M3 group is a subsidiary of the Reseda Group, a wholly owned credit union service organization (CUSO) of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. We help our clients understand their target markets, prioritize efforts, and develop engaging, visually compelling content that connects. We can help with everything from breakthrough ad creative to full-scale integrated marketing campaigns. Need help developing your marketing strategy? We've got it. Just want world-class implementation? No problem, we're on it. Go to our website, M3 Group, to learn more about our company!

Position Summary:

The Creative Visionary at M3 Group is responsible for bringing ideas to life visually for our internal and external clients. Working within a small, dedicated pod or as part of our resource team you will create and implement designs for a variety of media - including websites, social media graphics, advertising campaigns, branding/logos, publications, brochures, direct mail, eBooks, and other types of marketing projects.

You may be assigned to a client-facing Pod that also includes a Client Strategist (account manager), a Content and PR Developer (writer) and a Strategist who work together on a set of assigned accounts, or you may be part of a resource Pod that helps with overflow, internal or special project work. The position will also have access to colleagues in the design function for consultation, idea exchange, and critique. The Creative Visionary will report to the Design Director, who will provide feedback and direction as needed.

Work Arrangement: This position is able to work hybrid arrangement. Expectation to work onsite on Tuesdays and one other day each week at the Lansing or Troy office.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm ET

An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $49,665 - $69,532
• 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Premiums
• Up to 19.5 days of PTO within your first year, along with 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 6 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• You will own visual development for your assigned clients - you'll research, concept, design, and produce visual communications. Beyond that, the specifics include doing the following for an assigned group of clients:
  • Brainstorm with your team to develop campaign and project concepts
  • Research, concept, design, and produce visual communications projects
  • Create and implement new and refreshed visual brands, including Style Guide development and implementation across a wide range of materials
  • Research industry-related visual trends and best practices
  • Provide design for website projects, produced in collaboration with a developer
  • Support your design colleagues with ideas, critiques and feedback
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance to support team and organizational efforts, as well as complete assigned work by the deadlines
  • Execute duties with a greater level of decision-making and judgement calls that align with M3 Wow Work standards
  • Perform other duties and assist other employees, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• A.A., BA or BFA in graphic design or related field
• 3 - 5 years' work experience in a relevant role
• Portfolio of professional design with demonstrated visual skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Proficiency Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• May be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• Ability to operate standard office technology, equipment and tools, which may include many hours of computer and phone usage.
• Occasionally needs to move about inside of office area
• This position is able to work in hybrid or onsite working arrangements.

Disclaimer:

• Note this job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and MSU Federal Credit Union reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as MSUFCU may deem appropriate.
• MSUFCU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.