What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at Mixed Handed Branding?
Starting Salary: $42,500 to $50,000 depending on experience/ability
Hours: 40 per week
Benefits: health, dental, and life insurance
Vacation & Leave: 2 weeks paid vacation/ 1 week sick leave
Holidays: 12-14 Holidays 1 week for Christmas to New Years
Description:
We are looking for a graphic designer that is a self-starter with the ability to decipher information and create branded assets that meet the clients needs. Our design projects range in scope from logo development to website design. Our ideal candidate would understand communication theory as it relates to design and be able to handle complex challenges that require uniquely designed solutions to meet the clients needs.
The day-to-day job duties vary based on client’s needs for project deadlines, goals, and objectives. This position requires the ability to switch from one project to the next throughout the day according to the project managers direction and unforeseen projects that need immediate attention. This role will require a self-management element that allows them to work on long-term projects throughout the work week when there is no direct request or immediate deadlines. Our team member will be able to find solutions for our clients, while providing high-quality work that meets deadlines.
Creativity is a must in all that we do, we welcome creative thought, and solution-oriented team members that want to design awesome stuff with purpose. As a team member you will be asked to help develop design concepts and add your personal creative touch to our clients’ projects. We want a collaborative team member that does more than take orders!
Skills Needed
- Computer fluency in Mac
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles
- Typography knowledge
- Color theory knowledge
- Multimedia content development
- Media production, communication, and dissemination techniques
- Understanding browser capabilities
- Creativity and originality
- Fluency of ideas
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability, flexibility
- Client facing communication
- Teamwork
- Organization, ability to juggle multiple projects
- Self-directed
Software Experience Needed
- Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop
- Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator
- Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign
- Adobe Creative Suite: PDF
- Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel
- Wix Website Building Platform (Will train on this)
- Others may be applicable as responsibilities grow and change
About Mixed Handed Branding
Mixed Handed Branding is a brand development firm that focuses on building brands through strategic brand development. Providing analysis, brand strategy, branded solutions, design, and marketing expertise to help companies manage their brands. Mixed Handed Branding defines the way that organizations think about their brand and its intrinsic value to their customers. We do this through strategic brand planning that aligns company goals and objectives to thrive in their respective marketplace.
We are a growing firm located in Eugene, Oregon with an emphasis on brand development with small to medium size companies that have a strong opportunity to grow. Mixed Handed Branding was founded 5 years ago and have grown at an incredible rate as we continue to gain new clients and maintain long-term retainer clients. We have a diverse set of clients located anywhere from Hawaii to Maine. We are a wix.com preferred partner and design a lot of websites as a gateway to other projects.
Currently are team consists of 2 Graphic Designers, 1 Social Media Managers, 1 Website Performance Manager, 1 Web Developer and our founder, Rob Reilly the CEO (Chief Poncho Wearer). We are looking to add a dynamic team member that can grow in this role and immediately step in to help move projects through our pipeline. Our goals are to create a team that is empowered to make significant decisions, and all come to the table with creative solutions for our clients.
If you are interested in applying, please send cover letter, resume, and portfolio to Rob Reilly.
Robert W. Reilly, MBA
President & CEO
Mobile: 808-729-2987
rob@mixedhanded.com
www.mixedhanded.com
Salary : $42,500 - $50,000