The Graphic Designer will be an integral part of the Cooksey team, working with the Creative Director and Account Managers to develop creative ideas and concepts that have a high visual impact and meet clients’ objectives within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities will include designing brand, promotional, and integrated campaigns from concept through execution.
We are a fun, driven team with an entrepreneurial spirit, and you’ll benefit from our competitive salary-and-benefits package (401k, health/dental/vision/life/AD&D/supplemental), unique “Gold Star” rewards-and-recognition program, generous PTO, 13 paid holidays in 2023 plus a post-Christmas break, hybrid work environment (2 days in-office and 3 days working remotely each week), paid membership in a professional industry group, home office stipend, flexible in-office schedule and newly renovated offices!
Our team-first culture includes group community volunteer time, team lunches and happy hours, other unique and fun team activities, and career development-and-education opportunities.
Design Experience and Expectations
· Up to 2-3 years of agency or in-house design experience.
· In office at least 2 days a week.
· Portfolio with diverse collection of well-executed design (digital, website, print, tradeshow and branding).
· Portfolio with strong sense of layout design, visual hierarchy, use of color and typography.
· Portfolio that conveys an understanding of digital design, wireframes and UI/UX.
· Sketching, illustration, hand lettering and photo re-touching capabilities a plus.
· Collaborate and brainstorm with the Creative Director to create design solutions that support both the digital and print workflow.
· Design, layout and edit various marketing materials for digital and print campaigns.
· Prepare and deliver press-ready print files to various vendors and manage press checks.
· Meet deadlines and work to proactively identify issues that may impact commitments for the team.
· Design degree preferred.
· Proficiency in Adobe Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator.
· Working knowledge of Adobe Premier Pro, After Effects, WordPress, HTML and CSS is a bonus.
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Must be able to communicate clearly and quickly to a wide audience of stakeholders in a variety of situations.
· Ability to successfully multitask and prioritize among multiple running projects.
· Capacity to work independently and self-manage, while also functioning well as part of a team.
· Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
· Ability to problem-solve, through analyzing data or the project creative brief, and provide thoughtful guidance on creative strategies to achieve clients’ business objectives.
· Understanding of UI/UX design.
To apply, please submit your cover letter (including salary requirements), resume, and creative portfolio to joel.rowe@cookseypr.com.
Posted By
Joel Rowe
Cooksey Communications, a mid-sized, integrated strategic communications firm with nearly 30 years representing Texas’ leading businesses, organizations and governmental entities, is hiring a talented Graphic Designer to join its Creative Department in a hybrid, flexible work environment.One of the state’s most stable and long-established, our agency boasts a team of high-performing, outstanding professionals who collaborate closely in serving prestigious public- and private-sector clients, while working in a culture that prioritizes leadership and mutual respect for one another.
URL
http://www.cookseypr.com
Location
Irving, TX
Job Type
Full-time