Graphics Specialist (Marketing Agency)

Company Description

Elevation Marketing is a mid-sized, full-service B2B only marketing communications agency, located in Gilbert, Arizona. Our client roster includes 42 companies with revenues of over $1B annually and a variety of other small and medium sized companies. We are in growth mode and are adding to our team of outstanding, high-performing, ultra-driven, highly collaborative team members to keep up with our clients and their demands on us.

We are seeking a Jr. Graphic Designer AKA: Design Specialist or Production Designer with a Bachelor of Arts in design or another related field. This is great position for a recent college graduate with two or less years of experience. Reporting to the team's Creative Director, the designer will focus on the in-and-outs of graphic design in a marketing agency environment.  

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Graphics Specialist located in Phoenix, AZ. The Jr. Graphics Designer will be responsible for creating visually compelling graphic designs, editing images, and collaborating with creative teams to support marketing initiatives. This role involves working closely with designers, social media teams, and marketing experts to produce marketing collateral, digital assets, and social media graphics. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in aligning visual outputs with branding goals and campaign strategies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and output of client and internal marketing materials
• Create illustrations for editorial content
• Conceptualize infographics, graphs, charts and other visuals to support content and works with design team to execute vision
• Customize images for all social platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.
• Remain organized and on deadline within challenging timelines and changing priorities
• Keeps current on design/production trends, materials and developments
• Assist with collateral updates and version control
• Creation of various logos for products
• Creation and updates to various sales collateral
• Other projects as assigned
• UX/UI of website design

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Graphics and Graphic Design tools, with a strong portfolio showcasing creative and professional design skills
• Experience with Image Editing software and techniques, ensuring high-quality visuals across multiple formats
• Familiarity with Marketing principles and the ability to translate marketing objectives into visual presentations
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an eye for aesthetics
• Proficiency with design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Marketing, or related field is preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced on-site team environment in Phoenix, AZ
• Knowledge of branding and visual storytelling is an advantage
• Bachelor’s degree in design o related field.
• A passion for design and up-to-date knowledge on current trends
• Flexibility and a passion for learning new tools
• Be detail-oriented, deadline driven and able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to work independently, but take direction well
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and critical thinking skills
• Excellent computer knowledge preferably on a Mac
• Knowledge of video editing software
• Digital design and execution of HTML, email templates and e-newsletters
• Team Player
• Quick Learner and efficient
• High sense of urgencyAble to work well under pressure
• Understanding and adhere to working with client brand guidelines

About Our Values

Over time, we find that employees who live out our values, enjoy their experience and stay and prosper over a long period of time at Elevation. We try to live out the following values each and every day. We are not perfect, but we try:

People: Each employee, partner and client deserves to reach their full potential.

Integrity: Honesty, truth-telling, and transparency must always exist.

Collaboration: Creating great marketing relies on each stakeholder to fully engage in the process without personal, professional or relational roadblocks.

Results: As individuals, we own our successes, the success of our fellow employees and the success of our clients.

Evolution: With purpose, as individuals and as an agency, we embrace tomorrow’s opportunities through continuous planning, self-assessment, training, learning, and activation.

Compensation and Benefits  

Elevation strives to provide some of the best agency compensation and benefit packages in the great southwest. The target salary range for this position is $45,000 to $55,000 per year The job is in Gilbert, AZ (just off the Loop 202 expressway) and less than one mile from over 50 restaurants. Our business is all about collaboration, so we do not offer telecommuting currently, but we do offer flex hours depending on the position and clients. Employees can start at any time between 7 AM and 9 AM and finish between 4 PM and 6 PM based on client demands and department structure. Elevation pays for 95% of employee’s life, health and long-term disability insurance. Elevation offers vision, dental and a variety of other benefits that an employee can purchase. The kitchen area is full of free snacks and beverages. Tuition reimbursement is available. The salary range for this position will vary depending on experience and skills outlined above.