Graphic Designer

Summary

Job Title:                     GRAPHIC DESIGNER  

Department:                BLUE EARTH MARKETING, LLC

Reports to:                  ART DIRECTOR

Location:                     SIOUX CITY, IA

Status:                         EXEMPT

WC:                             8810-IA

Summary

Work on concepts and fulfill layout assignments according to supplied strategic and creative input, while working independently on assigned projects or as a project team

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides design and illustration (digital and/or traditional) from conception to completion as required.
• Works directly with account service, or with production artists and outside contractors (freelancers and vendors) to complete design requirements or supervise in-house production, but will most typically work under the direction of the art director
• Works with art director/copywriter teams to concept and complete assigned projects and campaigns.
• Assists account teams with presentations for creative and new business pitches.
• Maintains high skill levels in software programs required to perform assigned job functions; takes training in the use of new design and illustration software as the agency requires.
• Assists in archiving and maintaining digital files, project hard copies, photography, illustrations, logo art, typestyles, historical collateral samples, etc., of client materials and resources, and in maintaining a log of said archives to assist other department members in locating necessary files and references.
• Maintains current computer software skills compatible with the needs of other creative team members.
• Maintains internal and off-site digital file backups for in-progress jobs; uploads completed project files to agency Digital Asset Management archive system.
• Maintains reasonable inventory of necessary art supplies for fulfillment of design responsibilities.

Competencies

• Critical Thinking.
• Complex Problem Solving.
• Judgement and Decision Making.
• Reading Comprehension.
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Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

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.

• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required.
• This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job,
• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Travel is required during the business day, out-of-area and overnight travel to be expected.

Experience

• A minimum of two years’ experience with a print shop, or design experience with an ad agency or design firm preferred.
• Strong creative ability and computer graphics skills.
• Professional demonstrated experience with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver
• Experience with digital illustration and layout software including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXpress and other industry design and production software
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to multi-task in deadline driven environment.
• Drawing skills; printing processes and specification; paper specification; ink specification; familiarity with typestyles, type design and type specification; stock photography; computer retouching and image manipulation; art direction of original photography
• Ability to accept constructive feedback, prioritize workload and solve problems quickly.
• Interact in a team environment with other agency team members to achieve efficient, seamless workflow.
• Professional communication skills

Education

Associates degree or BA degree in Graphic Design/Graphic Arts with course work in web development required.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

Security Clearance

None required for this position

AAP/EEO Statement

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.