Graphic Designer

The Graphic Designer reports to the Creative Director. • Interfaces with the following positions with the company: Marketing, Business, Ad Sales and Community Affairs • The design and management of any required print and digital work on a weekly or monthly basis; • Creating graphics from concept through completed product; • Maintaining accurate accounts of all projects assigned within the project management system; • Coordinating the needs of all internal and external clients to ensure deadlines are met; • Communicating and working as an effective team member; • Meeting/collaborating with Creative Director, other Graphic Designers, as well as any of the team members to discuss direction, projects, best practices and deadlines; • Following and enforcing the Company’s policies and procedures, including the EEO and safety guidelines, at all times; • Performing miscellaneous department duties as needed. Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in graphic or fine arts or other related field, specializing in graphics design and/or marketing promotion and one year of directly related work experience (freelance or otherwise); or 2-year associates degree or certificate program and three years of directly related work experience—required • Portfolio review—required • Previous practical work experience using Adobe Suite (Id, Ai, Ps)—required • Previous practical work experience creating PowerPoint/Keynote presentations—required • Practical work experience using Microsoft Word or equivalent—preferred • Experience with Mac OS/Apple platform, file sharing, and file management—required • Drawing/illustration skills—preferred • Ability to use a Wacom tablet or similar device—preferred • Copy writing skills—preferred Core Competencies • Agile—Embraces change; adaptable and flexible; sense of urgency; • Innovative—Uses critical thinking; Creativity; Continuous learning; Challenges the status quo; • Customer Focused—External/Internal; Creates the exceptional customer experience; demonstrates a sales and service mentality; • Collaborative—Teamwork, Proactive knowledge sharing, Constructive Conflict; • Accountable—See it, Own it, Solve it, Do it; Hold each other accountable. Job Specific Competencies • Delivering High Quality Work—Makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations.