Graphic Designer

• Reports To: Senior Director of Marketing
• The role of the Graphic Designer is to take concepts and ideas and create visual representations, in both print and electronic media
• This position collaborates with multiple teams across the company and should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects
• Work on a wide range of projects and media, using various software programs such as the Adobe Creative Suite and Canva to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals
• Obtain input from managers to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company or client appropriately
• Working independently as well as cooperatively with marketing team to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and schedule project implementation based on workload, which may include five or more simultaneous projects
• Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities
• Update and maintain internal databases for designs, photography, and video
• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams or clients on a wide range of materials that may include web pages, presentations, programming collateral, signage, internal communications, newsletters, and 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 uploading process for all project materials, based on best practices for using a content management system
• Use trend intelligence and knowledge of historical and current markets when designing and executing specific classifications
• This is a staff position
• This is an Exempt position
• This is a Full-Time position
• This is a Remote position

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Vision and Dental Plans
• Paid Medical Plans
• 401k
• Paid FMLA
• Bonus Potential up to 20%
• Salary DOE: $100k -$150k- The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable
• 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
• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
• Desire to continue building skill set with education and training
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• 5 + years of experience (academic and professional) with design software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver
• Ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as typing or using a mouse, for extended period of time
• Ability to sit and work at a desk for extended periods of time, using a computer and other office equipment
• 3 + years of experience in professional graphic design
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, art, or related discipline
• Knowledge of web design software/webflow