Graphic Designer

Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and qualifications: • Minimum three years’ experience in design/marketing environment with a significant focus on print • Degree in graphic design, fine arts, or related area... • Hands-on experience and proficient working knowledge in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office • Proficient on Apple/MAC • Excellent verbal/written communication skills • Exceptional customer-service and team-participation skills • Must be able to multitask and meet challenging deadlines • Solid grasp of design concepts and typography • Strong organizational and communication skills • Basic knowledge of photography • Have an eye for detail • Have the imagination to create and try out-of-the-box concepts and ideas This position’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Conceptualize, design, and develop layouts for each issue of magazine based on editorial concepts and theme of magazine • Work together with editorial team to build concepts and ideas • Prepare magazines for print • Work within set brand standards • Work with photographers, models and editors to organize and, on occasion, supervise photo shoots • Work with sales reps and clients in completing ad concepts for magazine ads • Work with marketing team in creating new campaigns and elements for magazine brand and working on branding/promotions/inside ads • Conceptualize and create marketing and promotional pieces • Design digital pieces and advertisements and prepare for web use • Research out of box ideas and implement new concepts • Construct photo-shoot backdrops, crafts, props, etc. as needed Salary & Benefits • Competitive salary • 2 Weeks paid vacation • 1 week of sick leave • 9 Paid Holidays per year • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Retirement Plan with Company Match • *This is not a freelance position. We are hiring for an in-house position that will be working at our local office**