Graphic Designer

$50,000 - $50,000/Yr

Bct Greater Austin And The State Of Oklahoma

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

About the position

The Graphic Designer will report directly to the Marketing Manager and will be responsible for designing and creating assets for various mediums and platforms, including social media, websites, emails, newsletters, blogs, packaging, and other printed collateral. This role requires a creative individual who can illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps, and create original graphic designs that align with the brand's personality and strategy. The designer will assist the Management and Sales Team with special projects and tasks, prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders, and communicate constructive critiques effectively. In addition to creating visual content, the Graphic Designer will assist with layouts for product literature and web assets, manage time while working on multiple projects simultaneously, and contribute to building brand awareness through creative collateral pieces. The designer will also be involved in preparing graphics for trade shows, ensuring that product information is current and up-to-date, and following the desired company style guides. Generating written procedures for routine functions related to the position is also part of the job. Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with team members and fellow employees is essential, as is a commitment to advancing design skills and knowledge of industry trends, software, and technology. The ideal candidate will possess a strong graphic design portfolio, excellent graphic design and layout skills, and the ability to communicate design concepts effectively. Reliability, focus, and attention to detail are critical, along with visual and conceptual problem-solving skills. The designer must be able to prioritize, schedule, and ensure the completion and accuracy of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and create assets for various mediums and platforms including social media, websites, emails, newsletters, blogs, packaging, and printed collateral.
• Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps.
• Create original graphic designs that reflect each brand's personality and strategy.
• Assist Management and Sales Team with special projects and tasks.
• Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders, communicating constructive critiques.
• Assist with layouts for product literature and web assets.
• Manage time while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Build brand awareness through creative collateral pieces.
• Prepare graphics for trade shows and ensure product information is current and up-to-date.
• Generate written procedures for routine functions related to the position.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with team members and fellow employees.
• Strive to advance design skills and knowledge of industry trends, software, and technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, graphic design, or a related field.
• Two or more years of graphic design experience preferred.
• Strong graphic design portfolio.
• Excellent graphic design and layout skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate design concepts effectively.
• Reliable, focused, and detail-oriented.
• Visual and conceptual problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize, schedule, and ensure completion and accuracy of tasks.
• Intermediate-level expertise in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro.
• Intermediate-level motion graphics and video production experience.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to multi-task and prioritize.