Graphic Designer Level 1

Headquartered in beautiful Carpinteria, California, PlanMember is a growing financial services firm serving hundreds of thousands of clients nationwide. For more than three decades, PlanMember has provided premiere retirement and investment services to individual investors as well as employees of education, nonprofits, governmental and private sector organizations. PlanMember has been a top-ranked fee-based broker dealer since 2004 and top-ten ranked for new retirement plans added and K-12 retirement plans.

With a mission of making a positive difference for our Partners, Members and Employees, PlanMember provides generous benefits and a personalized company culture that champions career growth and is looking for highly motivated individuals to join its growing team.

Location Information:  On-Site at our Carpinteria, CA Headquarters

Salary Range: 

Starting salary is between $53,000 and $63,000 annually, however, it is ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, credentials/certifications and internal equity. We offer a generous compensation package that includes an attractive benefits package with medical, dental and vision, 401k company match, discretionary profit sharing, PTO, valet parking and more.

As a Graphic Designer Level 1 you will develop graphic design materials for both print and digital media. Ensuring your work aligns with PlanMember brand and production standards and follows design best practices, you will develop and execute design solutions for marketing, advertising, sales, events, presentations, and other forms of communication, while coordinating with stakeholders to conceptualize and deliver projects in a timely manner. You are experienced using applications from the Adobe Creative Suite and possess a solid knowledge of color, composition, typography, digital design, and production management.

This position is part of Creative Services team within the PlanMember Marketing department, a group of 20 professionals providing creative, content, video, marketing automation, and event support to PlanMember’s corporate, retail, institutional, and partner development lines of business.

• Update existing print collateral including flyers, sales materials, product support documents, forms, applications, investment sheets, booklets, and templates

• Develop new materials by creating compelling designs that support marketing strategic initiatives and align with corporate branding standards for both print and digital mediums

• Assist in selecting and preparing imagery, charts and graphic elements for both print and digital mediums including websites, email campaigns and more

• UI and UX design for web and email marketing preferred.

• Provide internal design support for both department and cross-departmental needs.

• Manage projects using Wrike project management software, including routing and review with stakeholders

• Submit materials to, and interface with PlanMember’s Compliance department

• Modify existing designs used in a variety of creative projects such as flyers, newsletters, social media posts and web imagery.

Essential Job Function:  This is NOT an Essential Job Function "Essential Staff" position.

• Information seeking

• Solving Problems
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Analytical thinking
  • Learning agility

• Managing Processes
  • Qualify focus
  • Time management

• Self-Management
  • Initiating Action

• Demonstrate a clear understanding and reliable execution of all Creative Services responsibilities, policies and procedures.

• Assist and collaborate with marketing team members and cross-departmental initiatives and ensure alignment with brand guidelines and strategies.

• Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design preferred or equivalent certification or experience

• Two years experienced preferred, but not required

• Highly competent skills in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator required.

• UX / UI design experience preferred. Experience with Figma a plus.

• Competent in use of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

• Ability to follow our brand guidelines.

• Knowledge of all standard graphic file formats, and ability to learn and follow specific file format requirements.

Not Applicable

Position Information:  This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. PlanMember reserves the right to modify duties or job descriptions at any time.

PlanMember Financial Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PlanMember does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.