Graphic Designer-Junior

We're Community Journals, the company behind Greenville Journal, Upstate Business Journal, TOWN, and atHome magazines. Our team is committed to telling great stories and deepening our connection with the community we serve. We are locally owned and passionate about informing, connecting, and inspiring the people of Greenville, SC. We are currently adding to our team.

As a Junior Graphic Designer, you will play a key role on a variety of fun and challenging projects ranging from print/digital advertisements, marketing collateral and fully integrated marketing programs. You will deliver top tier creative for clients of the Community Journals and for Community Journals’ own marketing programs. This position is perfect for a designer entering the field of digital and print mediums. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop and create design solutions that are beautiful, intuitive and functional.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Process client-designed ads for print and digital

• Adhere to brand specific language and guidelines to complete projects for clients, including print and web ads

• Design and create in-house marketing materials and office collateral

• Assist with executing marketing programs for Community Journals

• Develop multimedia marketing packages (including, but not limited to, print ads, web ads, sales brochures, development signage, office collateral, banners, billboards, etc.) for clients

• Occasionally create spec ads and campaigns for sales representatives to take to client meetings

• Collaborate with sales reps, clients and Community Journals leadership team to determine scope of various projects

• Liaise with project teams to ensure deadlines are met

REQUIREMENTS :

• Demonstrable range in graphic design skills with a stellar portfolio to showcase

0-2 years of experience Ability to work with a team to transform our clients’ vision into final deliverables

• Must be comfortable presenting to peers and executive level stakeholders

• Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices and standards

• Understanding of web design process

• Experience in producing online display advertising and animated ads

• Understanding of print production process

• Proficiency with Adobe CS – Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign

• Motion graphics and video editing skills a plus

• Utilizing digital design programs such as Creatopy a plus

Please note this position is local to Greenville, S.C. and there is no relocation assistance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• graphic: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,000