What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at MJ2 Marketing?
MJ2 Marketing is seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Graphic Designer. This role supports our clients in the development and execution of their digital marketing programs, with an emphasis on graphic design and overall project and account management.
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of professional experience and expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable. Collaborating with multiple teams across the company, the graphic designer should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects.
The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of branding and marketing and be able to find the right style and layout for every project. This team member will play a key role in face-to-face client interactions, presentations, and account management.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams or clients on a wide range of materials that may include websites, landing pages, digital graphics, email marketing campaigns, presentations, and other marketing materials
- Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity
- Develop concepts by hand or with software, and execute original content by determining the ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout
- Manage the design and upload
- Work with account teams to develop an overall digital strategy for clients, and work to ensure that strategy is executed on for each account
- Be held accountable for planning and allocating project resources, monitoring progress, and keeping stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Engage in consistent and frequent communication with each client to ensure benchmarks are met and relationships are maintained
Required skills and qualifications
- Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
- Three to five years of experience with design software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Figma, and Adobe XD.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with a professional demeanor
- Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Able to work successfully both independently and as part of a team
- Able to manage deadlines without supervision
- Desire to continue building skill set with education and training
Preferred skills and qualifications
- Three or more years of experience in professional graphic design, preferably with a creative or marketing agency
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, art, or related discipline
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Web UX/UI Design
- Simple animations and motion graphics a plus