Graphic Designer

This part-time Graphic Designer role offers an opportunity to get involved in many areas from design concepting and theme development to producing design deliverables for print and digital media.

The part-time Graphic Designer (GD) position crafts strategically guided creative and visually impactful solutions. To be successful, the GD will be curious, confident, and meticulous in creating strategic, beautiful solutions and execute them from conception to completion.

The Graphic Designer (GD) is responsible for tasks related to digital and graphic design and production for agency promotions and client work. Includes design and/or production of print advertising, direct mail components, collateral material, logo and brand identity development, custom graphics, and infographics, as well as video editing and production. The GD also works closely with our digital team and participates in the direction, design and production of visual assets and content for digital applications such as video, banner ads, emails, landing pages, microsites and websites.

The GD is responsible for adhering to established agency workflow, processes and following pre-defined client brand guidelines. Knowledge of latest trends and best practices in digital and graphic design a plus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs and produces art and layouts for online and offline materials.
• Designs media in a wide variety of styles and formats that correspond to the project or client’s needs.
• Has some video editing and production experience.
• Interacts with leadership, creative/art director, other design staff and account services staff.
• Utilizes Creative Brief and other documentation to understand project/task parameters of deliverables.
• Adheres to budget and time constraints.
• Presents new ideas to members of the team.
• Monitors tasks and/or projects through all phases of production, communicating proactively with account and design team members.
• Develops designs that are on strategy and reflect brand’s personality.
• Takes into consideration the project’s objectives and target audiences when proposing designs or developing deliverables.
• Relies heavily on best practices to rationalize/justify design and production recommendations and decisions.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated skills in visual ideation and creativity.
• Proven experience using design software including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Typography fluency in font families, line-height, tracking, etc.
• Multimedia design software experience such as Acrobat for simple animations, interactive infographics, etc.
• A basic understanding of color theory.
• A good eye for visual print design.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university.
• Four or more years of work experience in the digital and/or graphic design field required.

General understanding and some experience related to the applicaiton of graphic design for digital applications IS A PLUS. 

• User interface design and knowledgeable in the different content management, email and social media platforms. 
• Understanding of HTML5, CSS3, responsive design. 
• Experience with WordPress development.

COMMUNICATION ABILITY:

• Must show initiative and be proactive while working in a team environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

We offer a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.