Graphic Designer

Title: Graphic Designer

Location: Remote

Duration: 6+ month contract

Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holder, or Authorized to Work in the US

Job Summary

Create and deliver original and inventive art and/or copy layout and design using design principles and experience under minimal supervision.

• Graphic Design - Create and deliver original graphic works of art that span across all communication mediums including print, social media, and web. Create and adapt graphics, text, video, and other content for use on Institute websites. Develop a project plan, create story boarding (when appropriate), and produce preliminary visual solutions for review and approval. Work within the guidelines set forth in the project creative brief to deliver timely, approved solutions in the appropriate mediums and in alignment with Institute standards.
  
  Steward the Institute's name, logo, brand, and image.
• Product Management - Work within the Agile framework to manage multiple projects from conception to delivery, ensuring production of the highest quality product and maintaining deadlines. Consult with requestors to determine project needs and specifications. Maintain project files and follow archiving standards.
• Print Production - Utilize the Institute's print shop, including printing (e.g., posters, booklets, brochures, etc.), mounting, laminating, binding, cutting, etc. to deliver high-quality, brand-aligned products for customers.
• Customer Service - Use a customer service-focused approach for all interactions and tasks. Maintain a cooperative working relationship with employees, contractors, visitors, and guests.
• Team Membership - Support and contribute to the objectives of your team, and its contribution to the goal of the organization. Represent company's mission and values. Care for the land and its improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field is required.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in graphic design or related field is required. Experience with video editing, animation, and use of a content management system is preferred.

• Knowledge of and ability to apply industry standards and practices.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge in computer use and knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, internet use).
• Ability to work with Macintosh and Windows OS.
• Knowledge of and ability to work in Word Press, Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Premier.
• Basic knowledge of languages such as HTML and CSS.
• Effective interpersonal relations, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to customer-focused services.
• Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to change in environments and priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more!

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