Graphic Designer

Overview

Job Description – Graphic Designer
Full-Time Position, Raleigh Location

The Opportunity:

Are you ready to show the world that you know how to incorporate images and text in an aesthetically memorable manner that’s also extremely effective? And do you take pride that your work on the back end is always technically accurate, always up-to-date and always organized so anyone can pick up where you’ve left off without do-overs? If you also love to collaborate with other subject matter experts to create something where all of the parts add up to a whole lot MORE, this could be the opportunity for you!

• Produce and execute visual communications based on the creative strategies developed by the Creative Director.
• Proven ability to produce aesthetically-pleasing and accurate, technically-clean design work from initial concept to final production. Our work includes traditional and digital projects, e.g., web pages, social media, brochures, logos, icons, signs, booklets, flyers, ads, billboards, emails, newsletters, tradeshow graphics, environmental graphics and other communication materials. You may also assist with and contribute to preparatory work, e.g., mood boards, proof-of-concepts, storyboards, shot lists, mockups, etc.
• Create materials by hand or through technology to create or incorporate illustrations, pictures and design that reflect the desired look, feel and tone of the communications. The candidate should have in-depth experience and complete understanding of all graphic programs, such as, but not limited to, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD, Keynote and Microsoft 360 Office Suite.
• Experienced with and sensitive to creating designs that meets ADA-compliant standards.
• Produce drafts for internal and client review, following brand and style guides; make revisions based on feedback received.
• Work with production personnel, providing complete input, and any instruction and supervision required to smoothly complete production of approved design. Provide required specifications (inks, papers, sizes, etc.) for each job.
• Review final productions for quality; ensure the project is error-free and reflects the client’s specifications as well as ours.
• Work with the Creative Director in the selection of outside resources that are needed to fulfill production of a project, e.g., papers, inks, vendors, models, freelancers, broadcast talent, etc.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure coordination between traditional and interactive advertising and marketing efforts.
• Work with art directors, copywriters and freelancers to build-out approved concepts.
• Meet with team members to ensure coordination for all projects, especially between inter-related projects. Conscientiously work to meet assigned deadlines and proactively alert the Creative Director as far in advance as possible if deadlines are jeopardized and/or an extension is needed.
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized and keep track of assignments. Diligently follows the agency’s file structure and is a champion for ensuring quality control is maintained throughout our Work.
• Keep the Creative Director informed when there is a need to upgrade design-related computer hardware/software. Maintain the creative department’s equipment and supplies.

• Bachelor’s degree with a major or concentration in graphic design.
• Minimum of five years of graphic design experience, preferably with work experience in a high volume, deadline-driven graphics department, agency or other advertising-related organization.
• Portfolio should reflect a wide variety of graphic design work and production in traditional and digital projects, including print. You should be able to discuss how your work fulfilled the creative strategy.
• Consistently follows the agency’s processes, procedures and directions; maintains and implements clients’ brand guidelines and style requirements to produce precise, high-quality work.

Reports to the Creative Director.

We are a woman-owned strategic marketing and communications agency based in Raleigh, NC. Founded in 2008, our diverse team of subject matter experts is unified in our purpose:…