​ Title: Contract to Permanent: Graphic Designer                                                                  ​

Reports to: Director of Marketing

Pay: $30-$40 per hour

Position Overview:
The graphic designer will take concepts and ideas and create visual representations, in both print and electronic media. They will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable. Collaborating with multiple teams across the company, the graphic designer will be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects. They will have a thorough understanding of branding and marketing and be able to find the right style and layout for each project.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  
Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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 management to ensure designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company or client
• 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 capabilities
• Update and maintain internal databases for designs, photography, and video
• Collaborate and strategize with multiple teams or clients on a wide range of materials that may include web pages, presentations, 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
• Work with print, mailhouse and premium vendors for deliverables

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• Preferred: 3+ years in professional graphic design with a creative or marketing agency
• Preferred: Proficiency with photo-editing software
• Preferred: Working knowledge or Trello or other project management tool
• Preferred: Knowledge of WordPress and content management systems
• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
• Five or more years of experience (academic and professional) with design software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines
• Desire to continue building skill set with education and training
• Informed on LGBTQIA+ Culture and Social issues

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Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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 management to ensure designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company or client
• 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 capabilities
• Update and maintain internal databases for designs, photography, and video
• Collaborate and strategize with multiple teams or clients on a wide range of materials that may include web pages, presentations, 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
• Work with print, mailhouse and premium vendors for deliverables

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• Preferred: 3+ years in professional graphic design with a creative or marketing agency
• Preferred: Proficiency with photo-editing software
• Preferred: Working knowledge or Trello or other project management tool
• Preferred: Knowledge of WordPress and content management systems
• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
• Five or more years of experience (academic and professional) with design software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines
• Desire to continue building skill set with education and training
• Informed on LGBTQIA+ Culture and Social issues

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