Graphic Designer II

Description West Cary Group is a full-service, digital marketing and technology agency based in Richmond, Virginia, which services numerous mid-sized local and Fortune 500 clients across a vast array of industries. Hopefully you enjoy the frenetic, dynamic, and exciting environment of a fast-growing firm, because we're looking for a dynamic Graphic Designer II . Position Summary: Creates final mechanicals with attention to composition, color, typography and visual impact. Role Qualifications • Must be able to effectively execute design solutions against a creative brief to meet constraints of cost, time and client needs • Must work well in a team, with printers, copywriters, photographers, proofreaders, other designers, account executives, website designers and marketing specialists Position Responsibilities • Designs and executes mechanicals, based on client specification, brand standards, budget constraints and final format needed for file output • Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and arranges layout based upon specs and aesthetic design concepts • Presents sample to Creative Director for approval • Provides final pre-flight of digital files that are delivered to clients and vendors to ensure the accuracy of the completed project • Reviews proofs from vendors • Uses a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design • Keeps abreast of developments in marketing and advertising environments • Contributes ideas and design artwork to the overall brief • Other duties as assigned