Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer

Raftelis•Charlotte, NC

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Raftelis helps local governments and utilities thrive by providing management consulting expertise to help transform local governments and utilities. We’ve provided professional consulting services to more than 700 organizations in the last year alone. We work in all areas of management consulting including finance, assessment, communications, technology, executive recruitment, and strategic planning. We’re proud to share that Raftelis has been certified as a Great Place to Work®! 93% of our employees say it is a great place to work, compared to 57% of employees at a typical US-based company. As one of our employees said, “at Raftelis, we maintain a great balance between hard work and allowing staff to focus on their lives outside of work. We also have a strong culture where people genuinely care about each other, and leadership is committed to doing what's best for both our employees and the firm”. The Graphic Designer or Senior Graphic Designer will utilize their creativity and understanding of our marketing strategy to drive more complex design projects with little oversight or direction. This position will contribute to team decision-making and help define creative processes.

Requirements

3 or more years of relevant experience
Strong skills in print and digital design
Advanced knowledge and skills in the various tools that we use in our marketing efforts (Adobe Creative Suite, HubSpot, etc.)
Ability to learn Raftelis branding and design standards and the production process for proposals and other materials
Capability with digital tools (web design, CMS, video, social media, and email marketing)
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, graphic design, business, or related field, or equivalent experience
In-depth knowledge of InDesign, and knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop
Strong writing and editing skills
Ability to meet deadlines while ensuring sufficient time for review and updates for your work
Understanding of the role of design in enhancing brand perception and driving sales
Strong sense of accountability for the success of design projects

Responsibilities

Develop creative solutions to design and business challenges
Perform market research to support marketing and branding initiatives, incorporating insights from marketing data to improve design solutions
Contribute unique ideas and insights to elevate design work
Assist with leading projects
Help lead various marketing initiatives, like conferences and booths, webinars, and event planning
Collaborate with marketing teams to develop creative solutions that align with brand strategy and marketing objectives
Play a role in defining the visual identity of the brand, aligning creative assets with strategic marketing objectives, and ensuring consistency across all channels
Effectively communicate complex design concepts to both creative and non-creative stakeholders
Develop experience in presenting to clients
Keep status of tasks on the workload management site up to date and proactively update stakeholders on project progress and potential issues
Actively participate and occasionally lead team discussions and brainstorming sessions
Provide constructive feedback and guidance to other team members while incorporating insights from feedback received to improve design solutions
Other duties assigned

Benefits

100% Company paid medical (50% paid dependent medical) and dental benefits
Health Savings Account
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Vision Insurance
Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Discretionary paid time off program
Education Reimbursement Program
401(k) with company contributions
Long-Term care benefits
Pet insurance
Hybrid work schedule (three days in the office and two days remote)
The salary range for the Graphic Designer or Senior Graphic Designer position is $60k to $85k. Compensation depends on education and experience.