Bachelor’s degree in Digital Arts/Graphic Design (or other related field) or equivalent years of experience
3-5 years of relevant work experience in the graphic design industry
Advanced design knowledge and application
Exceptional visual troubleshooting skills
Ability to storyboard and comp visual ideas within the creative process
Advanced conceptual creative and production skills with a strong understanding of layout principles, aesthetic design concepts, and typography
Proven experience creating campaigns and extending the look and feel through various marketing materials
Able to complete tasks within tight schedules and under strict layout controls
Strong verbal communication skills; dependable, detail-oriented, and well organized
Strong presentation skills
Proven skills in the latest Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint
Web design experience is a plus
Experience working in both an agency and/or corporate environment preferred
Motivated, organized, and flexible
Must be able to meet deadlines and complete all projects in a timely manner
Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information
Able to make independent decisions that conform to business needs and policy
Good problem-solving skills, with the ability and understanding of when to escalate a problem to a supervisory level
Must work well in a team
Responsibilities
Conceptualize and produce online and offline collateral for marketing and sales, including original campaigns, direct mail, brochures, print and banner ads, product sheets, PowerPoint presentations and more
Work closely with clients and/or project management teams to understand the client’s business needs
Formulate forward-thinking concepts and render designs for multimedia campaigns while always elevating our client’s brand
Design and produce a diverse range of graphic, print, and digital media collateral to support client needs
Develop comprehensive multimedia campaigns
Identify fresh and innovative design solutions that push the boundaries of the client brand and explore more effective formats and/or media channels
Understand the restrictions and limitations of the designs deliverable process and manage client expectations (where appropriate) through providing education in relation to design limitation and/or restrictions
Ensure brand consistency while offering a fresh approach to design, artwork, digital and print output
Provide effective visual solutions by executing client creative requests and creative projects
Ensure that all work is visually appealing and created to specification
Ensure that all work produced is to a suitably high standard and within brand guidelines and specifications
Work independently
Carry client brand ethic, integrity and requirements downstream from the client into the greater team
Provide training and guidance to graphic designers in regards to methods and techniques of graphic design and layout
Assume responsibility and take the lead on more complex creative design projects/assignments
Serve as a mentor and resource to team members
Perform Quality Assurance on own and work of others
Interact with clients in person, over the phone or electronically
Adhere to Williams Lea policies in addition to client site policies
Use equipment and supplies in a cost-efficient manner