Graphic Designer

WHAT YOU WILL DO EVERYDAY

The Graphic Designer I supports the Marketing team by producing high-quality creative assets for digital and print channels. This role focuses on executing design projects with accuracy, maintaining brand standards, and collaborating with senior designers to deliver effective marketing materials.

 Direct Reports: None

*This position is hybrid, which will be 1 day a week working remotely and 4 days a week at the office in Goshen*

 HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

20%            The Graphic Designer I will develop creative assets that align with brand standards and campaign objectives. This includes producing visually appealing materials for multiple channels, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all platforms.

20%            This role requires versatility in creating a wide range of marketing materials. The designer will work on projects that support promotional campaigns, community initiatives, and internal communications, tailoring designs to meet specific audience needs.

15%            The designer will be responsible for preparing final deliverables for both print and digital production. This includes verifying technical specifications, optimizing file formats, and ensuring all assets meet quality standards before release.

15%            The Graphic Designer I will uphold brand guidelines in every project, ensuring that typography, color schemes, and visual elements reflect the organization’s identity. Attention to detail is critical to maintain a cohesive brand presence.

10%            The role involves supporting senior designers by adapting existing designs for different formats and platforms. This includes resizing graphics, creating alternate versions, and making layout modifications as needed.

10%            The designer will manage digital assets by maintaining organized file structures and updating templates. This ensures quick access to resources and supports efficient workflow across the marketing team.

10%            The Graphic Designer I will respond to feedback in a timely and professional manner, making necessary adjustments to designs while preserving quality and brand integrity. Strong communication and adaptability are key to success in this responsibility.

--                 Must comply with all company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control. This role is accountable for enterprise people strategy and organizational effectiveness. Operational ownership of HR administration, employee relations, benefits, payroll, and regulatory compliance resides with the Vice President of Human Resources Operations.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experience

1-2 years of experience in design with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Strong understanding of design principles including layout, typography, and color.

Education / Certifications / Licenses

This level of knowledge is acquired through completion of a required associates or bachelors degree in graphic design or related field (will consider experience in lieu of degree). Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. .

 PREFERRED SKILLS

-  Experience with digital marketing or social media design.

-  Familiarity with email or web graphics.

-  Interest in motion graphics or video production.

-  Exceptional level of commitment to our culture and community.

-  Professional appearance and demeanor, excellent interpersonal relations skills, and positive, optimistic outlook.

-  Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with management, peers, employees and vendors, and the ability to effectively resolve conflict.

-  Strong team player with outstanding communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

 INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

-  Ability to deal with people (listen, understand, and identify needs).

-  Ability to interact in positive and solution-based discussion on projects and initiatives.

 COMPETENCIES

-  Decision Making- Makes sound decisions in a timely manner using critical thinking, problem solving, insights, and experience. Demonstrates sound judgment that proves to be accurate and correct over time.

-  Functional Expertise - Possesses a sufficient level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeps up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; actively seeks ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development activities.

-  Drive Results - Consistently accomplishes goals even under adverse conditions. Has a strong bottom-line orientation. Pushes self and helps others achieve results.

-  Integrity and Trust– Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; has credibility within their areas of expertise; keeps confidences; doesn’t misrepresent themselves for personal gain.

-  Interpersonal Savvy – Relates to and can connect with diverse individuals and groups at all levels within the organization. Externally, builds appropriate relationships and rapport with members and external partners.

-  Manage Complexity - Makes sense of complex information, processes, and activities to effectively solve problems. Defines situations accurately before determining problems and formulating approaches to solutions; is able to accomplish complex tasks with minimal guidance or instruction.

 ADA REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements

-  Able to bend, sit, and stand in order to perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs.

-  Must be capable of climbing / descending stairs in an emergency situation.

-  Must be able to operate routine office equipment including computer terminals and keyboards, telephones, copiers, facsimiles, and calculators.

-  Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary.

-  Must be able to work extended hours or travel off site whenever required or requested by management.

-  Must be capable of regular, reliable, and timely attendance.

 Working Conditions

-  Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with minimal noise.

 Mental and/or Emotional Requirements

-  Must be able to perform job functions independently and work effectively either on own or as part of a team.

-  Must be able to plan and direct the work activities of self and others.

-  Must be able to read and carry out various complicated written and oral instructions.

-  Must be able to speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence.

-  Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization and demonstrate highest levels of customer service and discretion when dealing with the public.

-  Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines / requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace.

-  Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities.

-  Must be capable of exercising highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

Nothing in the position description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This Job description is not a contract and should not be constructed as a guarantee of employment for any period of time.  Interra Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, disability, age, or any other category protected by law. 

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action  

Interra is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran among other factors.

Accessibility Accommodation
Interra Credit Union invites all qualified and interested applicants to apply for career opportunities.  If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity, please contact HR@interracu.com  and one of our Human Resources Consultants will contact you within 48 hours.

Why JoinIN  

Culture: We believe that a positive work environment is key to success. Staying engaged, informed, and keeping it fun, is how we achieve this.

 Professional Growth: Our Learning and Development Team not only provide day 1 training but continuous improvement and career development for all levels.
Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package with performance-based incentives and bonuses.
Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, company holidays, and generous PTO.
Community Involvement: Being an active member in communities that we are a part of is important to us. We live here, work here and stay involved here!
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