Jr. Graphic Designer

This role is perfect for the creative pro who enjoys working with cross-functional teams and creating a variety of work across digital media, literature, advertising and packaging projects. Under the guidance of the Sr. Graphic Designer, this role will lead creative... projects from concept to execution. This position is a great opportunity for a creative professional to showcase their strength in owning multiple workstreams and producing a variety of work from traditional marketing materials to digital advertising and merchandising. • Ensure brand consistency across all assets with a keen eye to always elevating the customer experience • Work on digital media, layout, photography editing and animation to deliver a range of assets for sales and marketing purposes • Collaborate with MarCom and other department team members to identify project goals and parameters • Concept, design, edit, proof and produce assets in a variety of formats, including: • Traditional marketing materials: print ads, brochures, sales sheets, billboards, direct mail pieces, signage, event signs • Digital assets: Photo editing, CEU PPT design, infographics and possibly video editing/web creative support • Digital advertising: display ad, social ad image creation for programmatic and social campaigns • Merchandising: packaging, point-of-sale displays, apparel, retail/sales support tools • Develop and consistently communicate production timelines and budgets with project stakeholders across multiple workstreams • Manage external vendors, agencies or freelancers and trafficking/production/shipping procedures • Store, organize, maintain and manage content assets, with close support from IT Knowledge / Skills • Excellent Adobe Creative Suite skills are a foundational requirement (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop; Premier Pro is a plus) • Enjoys collaborating with "internal clients" to arrive at the best idea and design • Strong verbal communication skills and ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels • Ability to quickly pivot ideas, adjust designs and meet deadlines • Highly organized and proficient using a project management software is a plus • Comfortable presenting ideas, providing progress reports and communicating prioritization of workload • Experience managing print, photography/videography, merchandise vendors and production is a plus • Digital media creation; demonstrated ability to design for interactive ad or web content • Experience or interest in video editing, animation/CGI software or 3-D modeling is a plus • Experience with point-of-sale and packaging design is beneficial • Eagerness to join a fast-paced team that enjoys exploring new ideas together • Portfolio demonstrating diverse design executions