Graphic Designer (Locals only)

Location: 580 Crosspoint Parkway, Getzville New York 14068 Duration: 12 months contract with potential extension for longer term using MS Office and Adobe applications to an advanced level • Assists with the production of creative PPT pitch books and offers conceptual and visual solutions to enhance client materials including motion graphics • Traces and produces logos, maps and illustrations • Ensures all materials produced are correctly branded as per Client standards and advises clients on the use of the Client brand • Liaises directly with workflow staff and clients to determine deadlines, job instructions and design requirements • Completes related admin for accurate work billing and job tracking purposes • Assists with Intake coordination when required • Responsible for quality control of own work, as well as assisting colleagues with QC tasks • Buddies new starters post-training • Contributes to best production practices through internal initiatives and programs Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Graphic Design with 3-5 years or relevant work experience in a corporate environment with demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through comparable work experience • Must be able to provide a portfolio / samples of recent work Competencies: • Excellent attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy • Strong interpersonal, customer service and communication skills (oral and written) • Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as part of a team • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment , multi-task and cope with pressure • Ability to assess work and make decisions from a technical point of view and prioritize requests efficiently • Readiness to follow processes, policies and procedures • Flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to learn new skills and share knowledge with the team • Creativity and strong understanding of the fundamental principles of graphic design and layout