Graphic Designer

ABOUT COOPER CARRY 

Cooper Carry is one of the nation’s largest design firms. We pride ourselves on award-winning design, from architecture and interior design to urban planning, landscape architecture, experiential graphic design, branding, and more. Among our clients are leading commercial real estate developers as well as the finest educational and civic institutions. We are dynamic and growing, focused on resilient, equitable and sustainable design for all. Come build your career with us!

NOTE: Please include a link to your online portfolio with your resume submission. We will not consider candidates who do not submit portfolios of their work.

JOB TITLE: Graphic Designer

JOB SUMMARY:  The Graphic Designer (“Designer”) is a strategic and creative thinker with a background in designing for strong visual impact. A storyteller who creates value for Cooper Carry and its clients using the power of design.

This position requires a candidate who specializes in all aspects of graphic design & project management. The Designer supports the marketing team’s efforts related to thoughtful, provoking and outstanding design of digital, print, collateral and visual communications for both internal and external audiences. The Designer is a creative resource within the firm, responsible for helping to define, design, and produce digital and physical assets for a wide range of uses. Reporting to the Graphic Design Manager, the Designer will be a primary in-house graphic design resource for digital work (web, intranet, employee communications), and will also work with staff to create marketing collateral, advertising, brand identities, social media campaign design, logo design, infographics, presentations and other marketing materials. This role requires strong design skills across many mediums, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external resources. Strong creativity, critical thinking, business understanding, organizational skills, and up-to-date technical skills are all required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working in the Atlanta office on a hybrid schedule – Tues, Wed, Thurs in office; Mon, Fri work from home
• Participates in the design of creative projects as assigned, from the development of initial concepts through final delivery, including brochures, advertisements, infographics, presentations, website updates, and more
• Manages projects for budget, timing, and brand consistency
• Develops visual identities and campaigns
• Designs unique client presentations and assists with proposal graphics when necessary
• Designs/produces final art, making sure files meet the specifications and requirements of the project
• Archiving and file management
• Oversees printing and production to assure correct implementation of creative
• Manages external creative resources where necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of graphic design experience, with exposure to print and digital marketing materials and campaigns, trade shows and events, advertising and web design
• Understands how to leverage design to meet business objectives
• Excellent visual storytelling skills
• Strong knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of typography, photography, illustration, color and design
• Strong interpersonal skills (open, friendly and supportive attitude)
• Strong verbal and written communications/presentation skills
• Takes creative direction and editing in stride
• Expertise in managing projects and meeting established deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Video editing and animation skills a plus

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  The majority of time is spent in a sitting position.
•  Ability to move throughout the office either by walking or through assisted means.
•  There are no lifting requirements for this position.

Cooper Carry is an Affirmative Action/EEO Employer who values workplace diversity and consider applications regardless of age, race, gender, religion, color, sex, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, individuals with disabilities or other status protected by law Cooper Carry provides a drug free workplace.