Graphic Designer

Maritz - Fenton, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Fenton, MI

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

This position involves full-service design responsibilities supporting Maritz Global Event's group travel programs, from conceptualization through development and right-the-first-time production of printed communications materials. The role does not include any direct reports or budget responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts that satisfy client needs and specifications; some direction and supervision required.
• Translate concepts into illustrated or computerized images to support promotional and pre-trip materials.
• Develop design concepts that translate into functionally efficient and economical layouts of print communications.
• Provide complete specifications and timelines for the development of production schedules and pricing.
• Maintain smooth flow of timely and accurate paperwork on all assignments.
• Complete production files to produce required materials on schedule.
• Create samples of communications materials and miscellaneous sales tools to support client presentations.
• Attend and contribute to internal customer and client presentations as requested.
• Participate in production and pre-production meetings to exchange timely and complete updates to keep projects on schedule.
• Meet agreed upon deadlines for assigned work.
• Communicate all schedule exceptions to appropriate coworkers or management on a timely basis.
• Execute projects within established budget projections.
• Communicate project specifications to buyer to determine budget; communicate changes to buyer to determine budget impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field and/or industry experience
• 3 years' design experience preferred
• Design value/creativity; artistic ability; specific design abilities to include all aspects of print production
• Technical requirements: typography and fonts; Macintosh OS; Low resolution scanning; Pantone Matching System and process color printing
• Advanced knowledge of InDesign, Adobe Illustrator or Macromedia Freehand, Photoshop
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability
• 401k
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off