Looking for a Graphic Designer to Join our Team for a Full-Time Position

We are seeking a graphic designer to join our team. This position will be designing a wide variety of assets across various digital and print media. To be successful in this position, this individual needs to be a self-starter, capable of delivering brilliant creative ideas, and show amazing attention to detail. Objectives of this role: Work on a wide range of projects and media, using various software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals Obtain input from team members and managers to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company appropriately Work independently, as well as cooperatively with marketing team to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and schedule project implementation based on workload, which may include five or more simultaneous projects Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities Update and maintain internal databases for designs, photography, and video Responsibilities: Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with team members on a wide range of materials that may include web pages, presentations, programming collateral, signage, internal communications, newsletters, and marketing materials. Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity. Develop concepts by hand or with software, and execute original content by determining the ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout Manage the design and uploading process for all project materials, based on best practices for using a content management system. Use trend intelligence and knowledge of historical and current markets when designing and executing specific classifications. Required skills and qualifications: Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills One or more years of experience (academic and professional) with design software - Canva, Adobe Illustrator, etc Excellent communication and presentation skills Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment Desire to continue building skill set with education and training Preferred skills and qualifications: One or more years of experience in professional graphic design, preferably with a creative or marketing agency Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, art, or related discipline Working knowledge of Canva, Adobe Illustrator Knowledge of Shopify and Minimog and content management systems Photography experience and proficiency with photo-editing software Graphic Designer Responsibilities: Planning concepts by studying relevant information and materials. Illustrating concepts by designing examples of art arrangement, size, type size and style and submitting them for approval. Preparing finished art by operating necessary equipment and software. Coordinating with outside agencies, art services, web designer, marketing, printers, and colleagues as necessary. Contributing to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed. Communicating with clients about layout and design. Creating a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites with software such as photoshop. Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements when necessary. Graphic Designer Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field. Experience as a graphic designer or in a related field. Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio. Proficiency with required desktop publishing tools, including Photoshop, InDesign Quark, and Illustrator. A strong eye for visual composition. Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Able to give and receive constructive criticism. Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design. Experience with computer-aided design.