Graphic Designer

$45,760 - $58,240/Yr

Cumulus Media - Buffalo, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

Buffalo, NY

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

CUMULUS MEDIA | Buffalo & Erie is seeking a dynamic self-starter to join our team as a part-time Graphic Designer. This role is ideal for a talented and creative individual who is proficient in various design software and has a keen eye for detail. The Graphic Designer will be responsible for creating visually appealing graphics for advertisers to market themselves to consumers. The ideal candidate will be highly creative, communicative, and possess the ability to present work and recommendations to brand teams and management in a comprehensive and concise manner. As a Graphic Designer, you will create impactful designs for various marketing materials and digital platforms. You will work closely with the digital advertising team to ensure that all graphics align with the clients' brand standards and effectively communicate their messages. The position requires a self-starter who stays current on graphic design trends and possesses strong time management and multitasking capabilities to carry projects from start to finish effectively and confidently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for effective collaboration within the organization. The role also demands a high degree of independent judgment and the ability to solve complex problems. The successful candidate will have entrepreneurial instincts and a keen ability to see opportunities through the eyes of the consumer, allowing them to juggle priorities and meet numerous deadlines while delivering exceptional customer service with attention to continuity, accuracy, and grammar.

Responsibilities

• Create dynamic and engaging graphics using Canva, Creatopy, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Input insertion orders through partner portals and manage overall workflow of campaigns.
• Follow up with sales executives and/or clients on needed materials to deliver projects on time.
• Deliver exceptional customer service with attention to continuity, accuracy, and grammar.
• Stay current on graphic design trends with strong time management and multitasking capabilities.
• Carry projects from start to finish effectively and with confidence.
• Communicate effectively within the organization using excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Utilize independent judgment to solve complex problems.
• Identify and stay consistent with client brand standards.

Requirements

• 2 years design experience across display, video, and social media.
• Experience with Canva and Creatopy.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Experience with website content management systems like WordPress and Wix is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with GA4 and Meta Business Suite is preferred.
• Well-versed in computer systems and adaptable to various insertion forms and content management systems.
• Proficient in Office 365, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and complete all tasks/projects on time.
• Proactively anticipates internal and external customer needs and takes initiative to complete all steps to meet them on time.
• High level of competency and understanding of all digital media.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with digital sales orders, digital video & audio ads, and digital display ads.
• Strong aesthetic skills with the ability to identify and maintain client brand standards.

Benefits

• Part-time position with flexible hours.
• Competitive pay ranging from $22.00 to $28.00 per hour.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and creative environment.