Graphic Designer - TEMPORARY, FULL-TIME

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans•Brookfield, WI

12d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a temporary Graphic Designer to assist with a special rebranding project focused on updating and refreshing organizational materials. This role is expected to last approximately 4–6 months and offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact initiative from start to finish. While this is a temporary position, there may be an opportunity for hire at the end of the project, though it is not guaranteed. Summary: Under the direction of the Graphics Supervisor, the individual in this position will design and prepare artwork for educational communications, promotional brochures and other graphic projects following good design principles, efficient document handling and Foundation branding guidelines. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This Position Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Create and edit presentations using PowerPoint or similar software programs for print and digital distribution. Manipulate design and layout of materials to optimize educational experience. Build visually-appealing fliers, brochures and structured documents, including catalogs and directories. Utilize Adobe Creative Suite with efficient use of style sheets and prepare print-ready or digitally-published files. Apply sound design and typography principles to all work, including leading, kerning, adherence to grid and eye-flow. Exercise good judgment in prioritizing work, noting deadlines and other circumstances. Maintain excellent communication regarding individual job status and expectations with impacted departments/individuals, ensuring a smooth workflow. Incorporate feedback and revisions into designs. Develop creative and original concepts and ideas for assigned tasks. Maintain and keep the Graphics Department samples and paperwork up to date. As department tools and industry trends change, will be required to stay up-to-date with evolving technologies, programs, and tools in graphic design through continuous learning activities (e.g. LinkedIn Learning courses, certifications, etc.) Supervisory Responsibilities: No formal supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree and/or technical degree in Graphic Design, or similar field is required.
A minimum of 1 year relevant and successful experience; this can include internships.
Demonstrates excellent design prowess.
Possesses working knowledge of graphic design including proficiency in quality typography, visual branding, offset printing processes and prepress requirements.
Must be proficient with both PC and Mac platforms.
Possess a good understanding of page layout and design using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) on a Macintosh platform, and experience with PC-based PowerPoint or similar programs.
Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and adherence to established processes.
Exhibits the ability to effectively multi-task and meet deadlines within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Thrives in a team-oriented setting, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proactively executes tasks with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to other software applications as required.
Demonstrated interest and ability in learning new programs, tools and trends in the Graphic Design industry.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing for web-based mediums is a plus.

Responsibilities

Create and edit presentations using PowerPoint or similar software programs for print and digital distribution.
Manipulate design and layout of materials to optimize educational experience.
Build visually-appealing fliers, brochures and structured documents, including catalogs and directories.
Utilize Adobe Creative Suite with efficient use of style sheets and prepare print-ready or digitally-published files.
Apply sound design and typography principles to all work, including leading, kerning, adherence to grid and eye-flow.
Exercise good judgment in prioritizing work, noting deadlines and other circumstances.
Maintain excellent communication regarding individual job status and expectations with impacted departments/individuals, ensuring a smooth workflow.
Incorporate feedback and revisions into designs.
Develop creative and original concepts and ideas for assigned tasks.
Maintain and keep the Graphics Department samples and paperwork up to date.
As department tools and industry trends change, will be required to stay up-to-date with evolving technologies, programs, and tools in graphic design through continuous learning activities (e.g. LinkedIn Learning courses, certifications, etc.)