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Graphic/Web Designer
Job Summary
The role of the Web/Graphic Designer is to support the Graphic Design team and in turn
gain valuable experience with a professional fast paced design team. You will assist in
creating visually appealing concepts that effectively communicate the brand's message
on multiple social platforms, internal collateral, and the website. As a Graphic Design
team member within the Marketing Department, you will be responsible for developing
and implementing design strategies for campaigns, collaborating with other designers,
and consistently following up with the design and marketing project managers. This
position requires you to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, in which
you will be entrusted with creating engaging assets across various digital channels, such
as ads, social media, emails, and websites. Join us and take part in making a difference
in children’s lives!
Responsibilities and Duties
- Develop digital and print graphics and layouts for all marketing channels and
collateral using Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, or/and InDesign, such as but not
limited to:
- Web pages and web assets, including banners and icons
- Digital assets for Shopify; product images, banners
- Social media posts across multiple platforms, including campaign assets and ads
- Internal and external marketing collateral such as, one-sheets, flyers,
announcements, invitations, instructional packets, presentation decks, media kits, event collateral, annual reports
- Design compelling marketing emails and layouts and build them within email platforms MailChimp and Zoho
- Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams or clients on a wide
range of materials that may include web pages, presentations, programming
collateral, signage, internal communications, newsletters, and marketing materials
- Report to and submit projects to the team lead
- Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand
identity
- Develop concepts by hand or with software, and execute original content by
determining the ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout
- Manage the design and uploading process for all project materials, based on best
practices for using a content management system
- Use trend intelligence and knowledge of historical and current markets when
designing and executing specific classifications
- Source quotes/vendors to produce various products; stickers, apparel, magnets,
pins, pens, etc, and manage that relationship/production schedule
- Organize and maintain file libraries and assets
- Maintain folder for standards of procedures, file storage, and branding & identity
- Keep a daily log of work notes to reference for task objectives and completion and
input them into our project managing software, Asana, when applicable
- Make an effort to keep up-to-date with the latest design trends and new design
tools
- Create shot lists style guides for new assets
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field is preferred
- Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
- Five or more years of experience as a graphic designer in a professional
setting using design software, including Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD
- Strong portfolio demonstrating excellent typography, layout, and design skills
- Understanding of design principles including color theory, composition and
typography
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Desire to continue building skill set with education and training
Not Required But is a Plus:
- Thorough experience in the use of photography and photo compositing, Spark AR
and other 3D Software
- Knowledge of UX/UI design
Benefits and Perks:
- Complimentary chef prepared breakfast and lunch provided Monday-Thursday
- Branded merchandise discounts
- Work with talented and hard working individuals who share the passion for
innovation and helping others!
- And more
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30