Graphic Designer

D.A. Davidson • Great Falls, MT

10d

About The Position

Create innovative and engaging marketing materials designed to increase market share and sales while strengthening the value of the D.A. Davidson Companies brand. This is a mid-level design position that reports to senior employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or significant coursework in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Design or related disciplines highly preferred.
• Two plus years of related work experience highly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with designing on a PC.
• Must be fully capable of working in Adobe Creative Suite and delivering products within: o Photoshop o Illustrator o InDesign o PowerPoint o HTML
• Online portfolio that demonstrates success in creating engaging digital and print designs
• Solid foundation in typography, illustration, iconography, and layout
• Must be able to deliver collateral built in print and digitally compatible
• Organized with extreme attention to detail
• Experience or knowledge in all areas of potential media opportunities
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Ability to work with employees at all levels throughout the Companies.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures and maintain client confidentiality
• Ability to communicate in a clear, professional and service oriented manner.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with client, editorial staff, manager and/or other project participants to understand project assignment, audience, and intended message
• Assist as a print production coordinator and become proficient in all aspects of printing final products
• Conduct market research
• Creates original visual media that communicates the desired feeling or message in an engaging and unified way
• Chooses graphics, clip art, and stock photography, as appropriate for client needs within brand guidelines
• Work collaboratively and take direction from Senior Graphic Designers
• Prepares drafts of design work and provides samples to editorial or other appropriate staff or departments for review
• Revises projects as necessary based on collaborative feedback process
• Adhere to project deadlines
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution
• Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)
• Charitable gift-matching program
• Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees