What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at NFM?
Summary
We are looking for a creative Graphic Designer who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and thrives when presented with creative challenges. You will cooperate with a talented creative team to help create an overall concept.
You should be well-versed in the entire process of defining requirements, visualizing, and creating graphics, including illustrations, logos, layouts, and photos. You’ll be the one to shape the visual aspects of digital, traditional, and experiential media. Your graphics should capture the attention of those who see them, communicate the correct message for the target audience, and inspire and attract the target audience. For this, you must have a creative flair and a strong ability to translate your vision into effective designs.
This is an entry-level position in the creative department. He or she will work up concepts and fulfill layout assignments according to the supplied strategic and creative input. The graphic designer will work directly with the creative director, art director, and the creative team to complete the design.
Ideal Qualities
- You must be passionate about your work and demonstrate an ability to manage concurrent projects of varying size and complexity
- You’re a very organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful individual
- You thrive in a deadline-driven environment and can demonstrate the poise, professionalism and confidence required to move projects forward respectfully
- You are a positive, solutions-oriented individual
Salary
- Competitive base pay, experience-driven
- Health and dental
- Retirement package opportunities upon qualification
- Bonus(s) at management discretion
- Paid vacation
Responsibilities
- Designs print ads, brochures, booklets, fliers, interactive/web ads and more, according to strategic plans provided by the creative director.
- Meets as needed with art director and creative director to ensure coordination between traditional and interactive advertising and marketing efforts.
- Provides design and illustration (digital and/or traditional) from conception to completion as required.
- Maintains high skill levels in software programs required to perform assigned job functions; takes training in the use of new design and illustration software as the agency requires.
- Generate clear ideas and concepts in tandem with the creative director and copywriter
- Creates sketches, storyboards, any means necessary to visualize concepts
- Understands branding, marketing, strategy and target audiences
- Help take work from concept to final execution within deadlines
- Stays current on all design trends and maintains best practices
Required Skills
- BFA (preferred)
- 1-3 yrs years experience (preferred) in design-related field (Fine Arts preferred)
- Experience in digital illustration and layout software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other industry design and production software
- Reasonable drawing skills
- Experience in printing and production processes and specification (paper, ink, typestyles, type design, type specification, stock photography, computer retouching and image manipulation, art direction of original photography)
- Hands-on experience with logo design, typography, color, web layout design, print production, image selection, and package design
- Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
- Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well
- Team player with strong communication and presentation skills
About the Agency
NFM Dymun is a full-service advertising agency with a rich, 30 year history in Pittsburgh. We create and implement powerful, strategic marketing campaigns, events and sponsorships that develop enduring, emotional connections.
WE ARE DRIVEN...and we are obsessed with providing our clients unparalleled performance.
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We are an equal-opportunity employer.
