Graphic Designer and Production Specialist

The Graphic Designer and Production Specialist is responsible for the implementation of design solutions and production from concept to completion for the Agency under the supervision of the Senior Marketing Manager, in a wide range of graphic applications including print, digital, wearables, signage, and packaging. Under general supervision, the Graphic Designer and Production Specialist is responsible for bringing projects in within budget and on deadline, billing and coding, software and hardware systems management for Mac, and marketing file management. The Graphic Designer and Production Specialist works with the Senior Marketing Manager to interpret and translate the expressed needs of internal departments and external sponsors into concepts and develop and translate them into effective communication materials; plan, coordinate and organize projects and production processes to ensure completion in a timely and cost-effective manner; conceive, plan, produce, and create files or artwork; works under pressure to meet deadlines; follow and gives oral and written directions; supervise interns as applicable; maintain cooperative working relationships; demonstrates sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population. Specific Job Descriptors • Manage projects after approval from Senior Marketing Manager; • Manage production traffic on day-to-day basis on all jobs and tracks jobs; • Develop creative on quick turn jobs; • Collaborates with Senior Marketing Manager on creative for overall vision pieces and marketing needs; • Update and keep current all marketing materials and inventory them; • Support technical needs for Mac based solutions and other marketing platforms; • Manage/update Emma templates, company logos and established marketing collateral through Shared Services, and train on their appropriate usage while conducting a periodic utilization review • Responsible for producing build season signage, homeowner dedication brochures, and montages; • Construct and maintain agency library to include but not limited to: approved art and photos; • Work with the Senior Marketing Manager on establishing and publishing agency graphic standards and style sheet; • Utilize the Shared Services model and Sharepoint for archiving templates and guidelines • Maintains an electronic filing system that shares essential documents between in-house servers and Sharepoint so that both the Senior Marketing Manager, SVP of Public Affairs and Communication and in-house staff have access to documents being worked on in marketing. • Creates and produces marketing materials in alignment with agency brand, on time and within budget • Manages purchase of all branded merchandise and marketing materials • Provides marketing technical support and systems knowledge for print and online collateral • Maintains agency website and website security • Support signage installation at the build site and at events • Regular and reliable attendance required