Graphic Designer

McCarthy Building Company - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Phoenix, AZ

Construction of Buildings

About the position

McCarthy is searching for a highly skilled Graphic Designer to join our team in our Southwest office located in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, your primary focus will be on creating visually compelling designs for proposals, presentations, events, and various multi-platform marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, in-person work environment and contribute as a valuable team player. This position requires a strong ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, handling deadline-driven deliverables for various departments while demonstrating a positive attitude, initiative, and adaptability in delivering creative direction. The Graphic Designer will consult with the marketing team and internal/external clients to understand objectives and translate them into impactful design concepts. Additionally, the designer will take responsibility for the design, layout, and formatting of graphic materials, incorporating typography, photography, illustrations, and other elements. The role also involves creating initial concepts and presenting various design options for selection and approval, finalizing layouts, and reviewing proofs for quality control before client release. Maintaining a library of logos, artwork, and digital assets while ensuring all design materials adhere to established brand standards is also a key responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business Development, Operations, and Marketing, to develop marketing materials such as proposals, presentations, and event support.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, handling deadline-driven deliverables for various departments.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, initiative, and adaptability in delivering creative direction.
• Consult with the marketing team and internal/external clients to understand objectives and translate them into impactful design concepts.
• Take responsibility for the design, layout, and formatting of graphic materials, incorporating typography, photography, illustrations, and other elements.
• Create initial concepts and present various design options for selection and approval.
• Finalize layouts and review proofs for quality control before client release.
• Maintain the library of logos, artwork, and digital assets.
• Ensure all design materials adhere to established brand standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in graphic design, encompassing the preparation of graphics, presentations, communications, and marketing collateral.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Strong project management abilities, including time management, effective communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in graphic design, with the capability to quickly produce custom graphics in line with the brand's identity.
• Strong written communication skills, especially for crafting proposals and advertising materials.