Brand Graphic Designer Job at The Baltimore Banner in Baltimore

We are creating a vibrant, strong, trustworthy, and sustainable news organization, seeking to re-imagine the future of local news. We believe we can contribute to a more vibrant and informed Baltimore, surrounding counties, and the state of Maryland.About The Role:The Baltimore Banner is seeking a Brand Graphic Designer to create compelling visuals that reflect our brand's personality, values, and mission. Reporting to the Director of Brand Strategy and in collaboration with the Managing Editor of Visuals, this role will support multiple departments, including Revenue, Marketing, Human Resources, and Philanthropy, by developing creative assets for digital and print platforms.The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in graphic design, brand identity management, and cross-functional collaboration.Key Responsibilities:Maintain and enforce brand identity guidelines to ensure visual consistency across all materials.Create compelling visual designs for marketing materials, packaging, and digital assets.Collaborate with internal teams to understand project requirements and translate them into high-quality designs.Design logos, icons, and other brand elements that resonate with the target audience.Stay informed about design trends and apply innovative approaches to branding efforts.Review and refine designs based on feedback to align brand objectives.Ensure brand cohesiveness across all creative outputs.Qualifications & Requirements:At least 5 years of experience working in digital marketing and graphic designBachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field is a plusProficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or other programsAbility to collaborate with all stakeholders across departments to create a unified visual productDetail-oriented, deadline-focused, and excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skillsExhibits willingness to try new things, adapts well to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected eventsExperience in developing and maintaining brand identity guidelines to ensure consistency across all materials.Track record of creating compelling visual designs for marketing materials, packaging, and digital assetsPortfolio showcasing a diverse range of brand design projects.Additional Information:Portfolio Requirement: Please submit a portfolio showcasing your graphic designs, branding expertise, or other relevant visual work.Location: This role is based in Baltimore, MD, with hybrid work options available.Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We are dedicated to establishing an organization that reflects the fundamental respect for different ways of working and living, and we assure every employee the opportunity to reach their full potential.We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Reasonable accommodation may include, but are not limited to, adjustments in the application process, modifications or assistance regarding job interviews, and accommodations to enable access to our facilities.