GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Location: Arlington, Virginia Hybrid
Job Type: Long-term contract
Compensation Range: $30 - 34 per hour

Our client in the CPG space is seeking a Graphic Designer to join their internal creative team. The ideal candidate will be able to translate strategic insights into brand defining creative storytelling, have a high attention to detail, and be able to drive creative innovation through all marketing communications. As a Graphic Designer, you'll be responsible for the concept, execution and on-time delivery of high-quality creative materials, in a fast pace environment, with a focus on building the brand, engaging customers, and driving business results.

3 days per week onsite: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Responsibilities:

• Design and manage brand-aligned campaign assets, including but not limited to social media organic and paid graphics and animations, email, programmatic ads, packaging, innovation and in-store signage.
• Develop editable template systems and pitch worthy PowerPoints, that local teams can customize while maintaining brand standards.
• Partner with the Creative Team Leader to maintain and organize the brand guidelines, asset library, ensuring accessibility and version control across teams.
• Assist in brand evolution through thoughtful application of typography, color, imagery, and layout.
• Support cross-functional projects and present creative to cross functional partners.
• Support the team with photo-editing tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with editors and writers to identify visual opportunities and refine presentation.
• Work with teams to ensure branding is used consistently in internal and external documents.
• Ensure full understanding and awareness of all product information, including characteristics, information and staying informed with the competition and industry trends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in design with a focus in Advertising, Communications, or Marketing.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a design role or a related field.
• Fluent in Adobe Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Presentation software power user.
• Animation skills not required but strongly desired.
• In-depth knowledge of design principles, branding, and industry trends.
• Strong conceptual and visual storytelling skills, with an exceptional portfolio showcasing a range of campaign work.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout design.
• Ability to balance big-picture creative thinking with hands-on design execution.
• Strong project management skills and ability to function as project leader influencing others as well as individual contributor. Able to work well in cross-functional teams throughout the Essentia brand team.
• Cross-functional Collaboration - Must be able to manage and work with various members of creative, e-commerce, shopper marketing, Geotargeting, and social teams.
• Must be organized and able to prioritize, multi-task several projects at a very fast pace and work independently.
• Keen attention to detail to ensure the quality and consistency of design deliverables.
• Fluent in English, with excellent communication, presentation, and social skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate design concepts appropriately to different audiences and varying levels of the organization.

Job ID: JN -122025-119551
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At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.