Sr. Graphic Designer

Key responsibilities include outstanding design, advanced design layout expertise, and support to Marketing Communications in the area of conceptual thinking, design thinking, initial creative concept, graphic design, graphic illustrations, photo selection, brand stewardship, and page layout to an in-house marketing communications department for all print and electronic marketing and sales materials. What You'll Do In This Role • Serve as subject matter expert (SME) and resource for team for brand standards and creative design strategy through thorough understanding of company brand standards, team and organization goals, comprehensive understanding of current design trends, and regularly educating others on the creative team. • Collaborate with marketing communications team members to develop creative approaches and creative strategies as most appropriate for intended target audiences. • May serve as project lead for marketing campaigns from a design technology standpoint; work closely with management, Marketing Support and/or project requestors to fully understand the product and market place of a particular project; collaborate on the overall marketing strategy, creative strategy and message; work daily with writers and coordinators as well as with other designers to complete campaigns tasks as needed. What We're Looking For • Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or comparable work background Preferred • Minimum 5 years' experience in providing moderate to complex graphic design for print and electronic media Preferred • Experience or proven knowledge of the Insurance Industry preferred • Web experience required; programming experience Preferred • Experience in email management and distribution platforms Preferred • Excellent effective, courteous, and professional communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills include respect, patience, approachability, flexibility and ability to handle interruptions and multiple tasks on a daily basis • A high degree of decision making ability using tact and good judgment • Demonstrated professionalism and an aptitude for problem resolution • Proven ability to lead and educate • Advanced knowledge of print media and current graphic design techniques • Proficient in web and HTML design • Basic understanding of digital user experience and user interface design • Proficient in Adobe and Microsoft Office Suites including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Acrobat, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Demonstrated broad knowledge of available graphic art tools including software packages, computer hardware, Internet sites, graphic libraries and related resources • Ability to produce graphic communications for print or email on PC and Mac • Demonstrated ability in creative design, including a sharp sense of composition, typography and color to achieve desired promotional impact in all communications • Demonstrated thorough understanding of print and electronic media requirements and the ability to develop appropriate materials for the intended media • Demonstrated strong initiative, organizational ability, communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines and reprioritize constantly changing needs • Self-starter and strategic mindset • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram • Outstanding willingness and ability to receive and provide constructive feedback and to educate others on best practice