Graphic Designer

Position Description:

Prepares and creates designs, illustrations and photography for collateral materials, packaging/labeling and environmental graphics, which require some originality while maintaining brand guidelines. Prepares documents using sophisticated graphic design software.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares sales and marketing brochures, catalogs, advertising, tradeshow materials, product packaging and labeling from start to finish 
• Organizes and manages multiple projects 
• Interacts with internal and external customers during the design process, as required 
• Maintains an awareness of current trends and practices in the graphic design/arts field; evaluates and recommends improvements in software, equipment or practice 
• Collects and preflights documents using graphic design software 
• Maintains consistent brand representation across all media and touchpoints 
• Reviews designs for errors before getting it processed for execution 
• Tracks and monitors time and materials for charge back purposes 
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements:

• Creative artistic sensibility in design, page layout, illustration and photography 
• Intermediate skill in graphic design software
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects with firm deadlines and high attention to detail 
• Good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse group of people in a team environment 
• Ability to review the quality of a project by following the policies set forth within the corporation 
• General knowledge of web design 
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location 

Education:

• Associates Degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of three years of experience in desktop publishing, graphic design, preferably in a graphic services environment