PPAI - Promotional Products Association International is hiring: Graphic Designe

And collaborate with marketing and creative team members, in addition to internal stakeholders to brainstorm ideas, develop concepts and deliver project objectives. Thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment with a high‑volume workload often requiring short turnaround times Raise the bar continually providing visual concepts and designs that connect with a desired audience and drives action Be adept at varying the look, feel and other visual characteristics based on project objectives while adhering to the PPAI brand standards Stay current on latest communication‑and client‑related industry trends Support communication efforts to inform best practices in brand and current brand guidelines for consistent look and feel Serves as back‑up for digital marketing manager for social media or digital design needs Key Responsibilities Graphic Creation & Visual Excellence (70%) Interpret creative briefs to develop concepts for execution with assigned clients As needed, work with marketing managers to obtain additional research to develop an understanding of a client’s needs and target audiences, which could also include online searches, reviews of existing research, interviews with subject‑matter experts and in‑person meetings Present design concepts and final deliverables to internal team and client representative as requested or necessary Revise designs based on internal and client feedback Minimum 5+ years of professional experience with strong online portfolio of work Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment Excellent organizational skills and multitasking ability, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Effective communication and interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail with all design work Adept at learning and contributing feedback on new systems and processes Expert knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat; working knowledge of Canva and other design tools Experience with Adobe Premier and / or After Effects is a plus Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory and brand standards Deep understanding of digital and print design best practices, ensuring quality output across all formats