Graphic Designer Job at Public Sector Consultants in Lansing

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, ExemptREPORTS TO: Vice President, Marketing and CommunicationsSUMMARYThe Graphic Designer is responsible for developing a broad range of high-quality designed deliverables to meet firm and client needs. The Graphic Designer will manage design projects, ensuring products reflect the firm's commitment to quality, professionalism, and objectivity. Additionally, the Graphic Designer contributes to the development and organization of the firm's brand standards and style guide.ESSENTIAL DUTIESCreates a range of high-quality and thoughtfully designed deliverables, including final reports, fact sheets, marketing and promotional collateral and data visualizations across print and digital formatsEnsures Microsoft Word-based deliverables are formatted according to client or firm guidelines while meeting basic accessibility requirements Collaborates with staff to provide design solutions that are responsive to client needs, appropriate for intended audiences and offers strategies for improving the quality of final deliverables Adheres to and champions PSC's quality assurance processes; owns the firm's Word document template library and manages regular reviews and updatesCommunicates effectively with staff, clients, vendors, and external stakeholders regarding design concepts and direction; engages with team members to understand content ensuring the design and layout reflect and enhance information for intended audiences Indexes and maintains graphic and other visual assets for the firm including staff headshots, project and promotional image libraries, logo files, and media drive organizationTranslates data into visual assets such as charts, graphs and maps that make it easier to understand and analyze trends and patterns Contributes to cultivating new business by creating designs for key sales proposals in collaboration with staffStays current on techniques, software, and pre- and postproduction best practices to create inspiring, engaging designDelivers a minimum of 730 hours of client services annuallyEXPECTATIONS OF ALL PSCersCollaborates and communicates well with staff and clients in a fast-paced environment with diverse people and projects, fostering a supportive, creative working environment for all PSC colleaguesDemonstrates initiative, critical thinking, and sound judgment to generate ideas, work approaches, presentation of information, and issue resolutionManages workload effectively while engaged in multiple projects concurrently with high accuracy and attention to detail, seeking clarification when appropriateAdheres to PSC's quality assurance processesSeeks areas of personal growth and identifies steps toward success, including mentorship, ongoing learning, and professional development opportunitiesIs occasionally available beyond regular work hours as necessary to respond to staff and firm needsCOMPETENCY PROFILETechnical SkillsTechnical skills and creativity in digital design using a variety of programs including the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); effectively expresses ideas through design; strong aesthetic skills with the ability to combine various colors, fonts, and layouts to achieve desired outcomesCollaborationWorks cooperatively with others to build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships, leverage information, and achieve results; maintains positive and productive relationships with staff at all levels throughout the firmPlanning and PrioritizationManages time effectively to complete required tasks, follows schedules as needed, prioritizes important deliverables, assesses how long each part of a deliverable will take, and completes tasks within a well-defined time frame; pivots when time frames change; works on multiple projects concurrentlyAttention to DetailEnsures information is complete and accurate; follows up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree or equivalent level of relevant work experienceProficient in design software (e.g. InDesign) and experience with image editing software (e.g. Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator)Proficient with Microsoft Office products, with an emphasis on WORDDemonstrated experience performing comparable dutiesKnowledge of and interest in public policyCOMPENSATIONSalary range: $54,592 - $71,652 commensurate with education and experienceCompetitive medical, dental, life, disability, and voluntary visionCompany 401(k) contributionPaid time off granted upon start dateNine paid holidays per yearPaid parkingReview of applications will begin on March 31, 2025. All materials must be submitted as PDF or Word documents.