Graphic Designer

Marketing Communication Resource•Willoughby, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Marketing Communication Resource is seeking a talented, detail-oriented Graphic Designer to create print materials and marketing collateral for direct mail campaigns. The role is responsible for producing high-quality work that meets client specifications and printing requirements. The designer works with clients, project managers, and other team members to understand design needs and brand guidelines, present and revise designs based on feedback, and manage multiple projects and deadlines. The position is full-time, with a seasonal workload: work is slower in spring and summer and busier in fall and winter, when overtime may be needed. The work is in person in an office and production environment.

Requirements

Comfort using Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, as well as Photoshop and Illustrator.
Experience with Adobe CC, Adobe Acrobat, and working on a PC platform.
Understanding of design asset management, including vector and raster images, appropriate print image formats, and organizing, categorizing, and labeling files.
Understanding of color management, including spot colors, print versus screen color modes, and managing InDesign color palettes for print quality.
Ability to create new designs and update existing designs, working effectively both with strict guidelines and with limited direction.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to take direction from clients and create designs and layouts that meet printer specifications and client branding.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with tight, overlapping deadlines.
Strong multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Working understanding of typography, visual hierarchy, color, and layout.
Ability to work in both office and production environments and handle seasonal workload changes professionally.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of printing processes.
Prepress experience, preferably in a digital press environment.
Programming and web experience.

Responsibilities

Develop graphics for print and direct mail materials, including brochures, postcards, flyers, catalogs, and newsletters.
Prepare and format files for print production, meeting printing specifications, color accuracy, and bleed requirements.
Review and optimize files for digital printing, offset printing, and other printing techniques.
Work with clients, project managers, and other team members to understand design requirements and brand guidelines.
Present designs and revise them based on client feedback and business needs.
Design direct-mail materials that comply with postal specifications and mailing regulations.
Keep up with design trends, print technologies, and industry standards.
Manage multiple projects, meeting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and quality.