Graphic Designer

Job Description

The Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated graphic designer to join our growing company. You will collaborate with other designers to create effective and eye-catching images and campaigns to increase our user base. As a graphic designer, we hope you can put your passion for design to create beautiful images and compelling content. Your duties will include developing graphics for digital platforms to enhance our accompanying text.



Responsibilities

Below are some of the responsibilities a graphic designer is expected to assume in their position:  

Create and design various materials for digital and print

Select colors, fonts, images, and layouts

Ensure projects are completed in a timely manner with a quality product

Advise best practices and optimizations throughout design projects.

Collaborate with fellow designers to develop new approaches for creating more-expressive graphics for the company

Work with a wide range of media and graphic design software

Establish creative direction for the company within brand guidelines

Manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions

Determine voice and messaging for graphic design pieces

QA design for errors

Implement feedback and changes whenever possible

Create visualizations that convey accurate messaging for the project. 



Job Qualifications and Skill Sets

Below are the qualifications that are expected of a graphic designer:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a creative field

Proficiency in programs such as Adobe Suite, Photoshop,  InDesign, QuarkXPress, and Illustrator

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Portfolio of work with a wide range of creative projects

Strong analytical skills

Time management and organizational skills

Familiarity with HTML and CSS preferred

Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and web

Experience with both print and digital media