Graphic Designer II

NELSON is seeking a creative and innovative Graphic Designer to support and elevate our Marketing team. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Own and develop marketing collateral and client-facing visual assets, including social media and web site graphics, brand communications, and proposal and presentation templates.Maintain and evolve NELSON’s visual identity, ensuring consistency across all materials while proactively updating templates and assets as the brand develops.Collaborate closely across the Marketing team and internal clients to translate concepts and messaging into compelling, on-brand visual solutions.Provide creative direction and design oversight for high-value pursuits, proposals, and special projects, guiding the visual narrative from concept through final delivery.Execute both short- and long-format design work, including detailed production of proposals, presentations, and other marketing materials.Participate in creative ideation sessions and contribute to the development of multiple design directions aligned with project goals.Coordinate and produce high-quality presentation materials, including boards, books, and digital deliverables.Professionally communicate and collaborate with internal stakeholders, team members, and external vendors as needed.Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to deadlines.Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality. Ability to work in a team environment.Knowledge of project deadlines.Knowledge of expectations related to high quality service to internal clients.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Must exhibit knowledge of typography, color, scale, and acute attention to detail.Basic knowledge of graphic production and documentation process.Ability to clearly represent ideas through sketches.Ability to assemble presentation boards and files based on input from others.Must be resourceful, well organized and have good reasoning abilities.Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities, be tactful, mature, and flexible.Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and demonstrate good follow though.Must have excellent time management skills and must be deadline oriented.Proven knowledge and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the design field.Proficiency within the Adobe Creative Suite; InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.Detailed knowledge of design systems and integrated design.Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, as needed, within the identified time frame and/or deadline.