Graphic Designer

SmartSign, LLC•Youngsville, NC

3d•$23 - $26

About The Position

This position works directly with the Printshop Manager/Creative Director to service both the Sales & Marketing team as well as the Print Production Team. Be prepared to multitask between marketing projects that further the reach of the company by aiding the sales team and preparing production-ready artwork and design proofs for our various clients.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills required - must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, under tight deadlines
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite - mainly Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro
Proficient in email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp and Salesforce with a strong understanding of email marketing best practices
Basic understanding of current AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, and Adobe AI services for speeding up productivity
Sense of urgency with simultaneous attention to detail
Excellent writing and speaking skills - able to articulate design rationale in an educated & unbiased manner
BA in Graphic Design or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
3-5 years of experience with a strong graphic design portfolio that reflects this experience
Experience working on marketing/branding projects as well as production-ready artwork

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Monday.com for production schedule management is a plus
Familiarity with Dropbox and One Drive for file management is a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for being the "go-to" person for branding and design standards
Conceptualize and execute designs for a variety of marketing materials including but not limited to brochures, catalogs, sell sheets, email campaigns, landing pages, and trade show graphics
Tackle product photography, in-use image photography, and informational video production for social platforms and sales team needs
Understand brand standards and product messaging for multiple companies, and apply such knowledge in design solutions
Create proofs for production artwork for customers/clients and assist in managing the production pipeline through Monday.com
Juggle multiple projects and remain flexible throughout multiple rounds of feedback
Precisely prepare all design files for final production, delivery, and archive
Maintain excellent organization of files and assets
Proofread and double-check all work to ensure accuracy & quality
Work in a well-organized and on-time manner, with a strong desire to learn and continue improving your skill set
Perform other related duties as assigned