Who We Are

Creative Edge is a rapidly growing full-service marketing agency located in Southeast Missouri with clients located throughout the country in a variety of different industries. We specialize in developing award-quality marketing campaigns that help our clients outshine their competitors. We’re made up of experienced creatives, strategic planners, out-of-the-box thinkers, and hard workers who thrive when shattering expectations.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and energetic artist to join our company as a Graphic Designer. As an arm of our creative team, you create visual content and assets for use across a wide variety of media, including social media, mobile platforms, and emerging media. You will work with a larger team of creative professionals, supporting company goals and media initiatives, meaning that a collaborative mindset is an absolute must. Our ideal candidate is an expert in the Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, most notably – and also possesses a strong marketing strategy mindset to assist the whole creative team.

This person is someone with a passion for helping businesses grow by expanding their marketing efforts. The ideal candidate must have strong internal motivation and be confident when taking initiative. They must be a quick learner, a risk-taker, a goal-setter, and a problem-solver that is comfortable producing innovative products.

Creative Edge’s work environment will provide you with unlimited opportunities to learn and grow in your career, while also giving you the ability to provide creative insight into other areas. Teamwork is essential at Creative Edge! On top of that – a competitive wage and a flexible working environment make Creative Edge a great place to work.

Graphic Designer Responsibilities

• Create and design various materials for print and digital collateral

•  Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.

• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
• Ensure projects are completed with high quality and on schedule
• Follow creative direction for the company as well as brand guidelines
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions
• Perform retouching and manipulation of images
• Work with a wide range of media and use graphic design software
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge about the latest graphic design techniques.
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines and design standards.
• Other relevant tasks as assigned

Experience Expectations

•  Previous experience working in an agency atmosphere and the ability to handle multiple projects in differing client industries, is essential
•  Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design/Marketing/Communications (or a related field) is preferred, but not required
• Proven experience in designing graphic marketing campaigns, is essential
• Knowledge of marketing trends in our core areas of service is paramount: real estate, heavy equipment, healthcare, legal/financial, & manufacturing
• Ability and confidence in communicating and articulating marketing concepts
• Possess excellent judgment & deep understanding of sales & marketing principles and practices
• Able to work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity, but knows when to ask for help when needed

Characteristics of a Creative Edge Team Member

• Strong communicator
• Organized & detailed
• Ability to plan ahead & manage time
• Ability to adapt & change quickly
• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Dedicated to growth & achieving expected results

Please include a link to your website/portfolio, or email examples of your work to Zack Koeller, Director of Development, at zack@creativeedge.tv.