Zan Associates is hiring: Graphic Designer in Minneapolis

Zan Associates is in search of a full-time multimedia and graphic designer with skills and expertise in engaging text heavy design, social media, illustration and some animation and print production. You must possess a strong and varied graphic design skillset that can support the creation of deliverables – in accordance with client brand standards and guidelines – that include handouts, postcards, large format presentation and event materials, summary reports, infographics, map and technical illustrations, social media graphics, and basic video editing and captioning. In addition to client-based work, you will also be responsible for developing and designing Zan marketing and internal communications. Key Responsibilities • Working with project managers and staff to manage, balance and prioritize creative requests • Advising on project branding and design strategies • Interpreting technical information/drawings and designing public-facing, easily digestible vector graphics • Setting expectations with project staff for realistic deadlines and effort based on competing projects and budget • Providing constructive feedback and critiques • Building and designing websites in Social Pinpoint • Conceptualize and animate social media posts and digital ads • Designing and producing text heavy layouts that may include graphics, illustrations or infographics that maintain a consistent design language/brand/style throughout the project • Updating our Wix website • Supporting company business development by designing proposals and marketing materials • Staying up to date with software advances and independently learning new skills to add value to your work • Proactively managing your workload to deliver work on time • Supporting company strategic visioning process and implementation • Understanding the clients/brands we work with and the industry we work in • Collaborating with project staff and within the Creative team to create effective designs with the desired look, feel and functionalities • Ensure that digital materials are structured in accordance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) • Designing documents and presentations in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint • Illustrating maps and simple vector graphics • Storyboarding and video animation experience is a plus Required Education & Experience • Degree in graphic design and/or animation and motion graphics; or equivalent relevant experience. • Experience working for a consulting or professional services firm or a job where you need to track and report the hours you work to specific projects or clients; experience as a consultant in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is a plus.