Graphic Designer web design

Graphic Designer with web design experience

Washington Media Services, Inc. is a full-service public relations and graphic & web design agency, dedicated to quality services and creative design. Established in 1988, we are locally owned and operated in Olympia, Washington.

Our professional team provides custom print and web design development, including responsive, mobile-friendly websites and social media marketing. We are a creative studio that loves branding and design for both web and print.

Washington Media Services (WMS) is looking for a full-time graphic designer with a keen sense of design and strong technical skills. The successful candidate will design and develop print design, design websites, and oversee the backend development of websites. We are a tobacco-free and drug-free office and follow federal regulations. A design and technical test will be required.

• Deliver graphic output from customers' basic ideas to meet business needs.
• Provide graphic consultation via meetings or projects.
• Meet constraints of cost, time and client needs.
• Meet customer quality and design requirements.
• Design and produce print-ready art including graphs, charts, clip art, posters, digitization of graphics, line-art, or photos.
• Consult with client to identify their graphic needs, budget constraints, and reasonable deadlines for the project; serve as a liaison between the client and printers/publishers.
• Review proofs and work with printers on production of printed material.
• Keep abreast of industry thinking, new ideas and technologies.
• Assist in enhancing clients’ websites, making them visually inspiring with the creation of high-quality imagery and informative content.
• Assist with the design layout and content for specific print and electronic communications.
• Have the ability to edit and proof content and be held accountable for technical accuracy.
• Have the ability and expertise to prepare files for print production.
• Assist in the use and application of the company’s branding and graphic style standards while ensuring appropriate usage across the organization and external vendors.
• Support multimedia efforts as assigned.
• Utilize software to develop customer-focused email marketing campaigns.
• Strong graphic design/typography skills and UX experience.
• Experience with mobile design is a plus.
• Word Press/Word Press Theme Development.
• Pass a drug test and background check.
• Provide a valid driver's license.

• Be a team player.
• Be able to multitask.
• Strong proofing/editing skills.
• Have strong writing and grammatical skills.
• Ability to react well to design direction from Creative Director and clients.
• Can follow written and verbal direction.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Can meet deadlines consistently.
• Willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills.
• Exhibit professionalism.
• Comfortable troubleshooting various issues, technical or otherwise.
• Comfortable interacting with clients and answering the phone.
• Always be on-time.
• Adaptable to changing needs and priorities.

Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:30-5pm (excludes major holidays). Must be available for full time work.