Associate Graphic Designer

This position works on a variety of products, including logo/brandmarks, print collateral, outdoor advertising, digital creative and an array of other visual products for clients and the agency. Essential Job Duties Learning (15%) • Participate in professional development and learning activities to continuously improve leadership, management, project management, and coding skills • Read and reflect on agency readings; connect readings to short- and long-term goals for team and agency • Participate in agency team meetings, professional development check-ins, and other internal meetings, as needed • Maintain high-level of organization for digital files and materials Graphic Design and Layout (85%) • Assist design team in developing attractive and effective concepts, graphics and layouts for a variety of digital and print media • Maintain and manage internal and external client relationships • Support team in the production of design drafts and mock-ups and engage in collaborative design solutions to complex problems • Support the management and maintenance of multiple websites, including updating WordPress core files, themes, and plugins; adding or updating email addresses; and troubleshooting hosting and domain issues • Identify problems, research solutions, and collaborate with the team to devise plans to solve UX issues • Adhere to style standards based on client style guide and/or branding • Work closely with Creative Projects Manager and Director of Design to develop consistent, engaging and timely social media graphics for clients • Liaise with external printers on a regular basis to secure printing production quotes and ensure print projects meet deliverable deadlines • Provide feedback on enhancements with the development and design team Job Requirements • A bachelor's or associate's degree in Graphic Design or comparable experience • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Technical knowledge and understanding of Adobe Creative Suite • Understanding of visual design elements (e.g. layout, color, typography) • A keen eye for detail • Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment • Ability to meet deadlines in a high pressure environment • Self-motivated starter, team player, and critical thinker • A healthy dose of curiosity • Intrinsically motivated self-starter, team player, critical thinker, and effective communicator • Ability to prioritize given tasks and work efficiently towards completing them • Strong problem solver and analytical thinker