Graphic Designer

Strategic Factory • Owings Mills, MD

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About The Position

While working as a Graphic Designer, you will be tasked with fulfilling duties and performing tasks related to designing or creating graphics to meet a specific commercial or promotional needs. The person in this position will manage project details to ensure the success of the final product and assists to ensure each client is satisfied and that products are designed to be the highest quality possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required; A minimum of 3 years in a design department is preferred
• Background in commercial printing or direct mail is preferred
• Ability to speak effectively in front of co-workers, managers, and customers
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Performing this job successfully requires that an individual have a solid understanding of computers, data entry, the Adobe Creative suite, the Microsoft Office suite, social media platforms and email applications such as Microsoft Outlook and Constant Contact
• Capable of setting up and operating office equipment such as an all-in-one copier
• Ability to write effective correspondence to customers and coworkers
• Ability to pass a background check
• Vision abilities required by this job include being able to see clearly at 20 inches or less, distinguish colors, and adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Background in commercial printing or direct mail is preferred

Responsibilities

• Contact customers to obtain information pertinent to their design needs
• Use creative skills and the Adobe Creative suite to enhance or improve print materials
• Create designs, concepts, logos and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and design concepts
• Design internal marketing materials and supplies
• Represent the company as required at sponsored events, networking groups, and trade shows
• Serve as the representative from Marketing for client meetings for Strategic Factory and its agencies, develop complete client design work
• Work with customers and members of the production staff to address problems and answer questions
• Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing
• Work collaboratively with the Creative Managers and respective team members to produce brand relevant designs and consumer experiences that reflect and elevate standards.
• Gather, prepare, and present conceptual ideas by designing rough layout of art & copy arrangement, size, style, and related aesthetics
• Articulately communicate your design intent and impact.
• Design with versatility and constantly seek new and innovative ways to design for consumer experience; graphics/photography/retail/digital.
• Demonstrate flexibility, organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Build awareness of current innovation/technology trends through market research to anticipate consumer needs/wants.
• Provide design support for the greater design team as needed outside of assigned projects.
• Review final designs. Ensure assets meet established design standards and are ready to be consumer facing.
• Visible potential to grow with a proven track record of original world-class designs.
• Enthusiastic curiosity and self-starting attitude. Be proactive. Bring ideas to the table. Go beyond what is asked.
• Proven ability to proactively work with all team members as well as cross-departmentally. Be a team player.
• Other duties as necessary
• Work on job assignments in other departments as instructed.

Benefits

• Financial stability. Start with a competitive base salary and earn promotions based on positive performance and measurable results.
• Massive advancement opportunities. Join a rapidly growing company that’s poised to double in size in the next three years.
• Updated work environment. Have you seen our building? Work alongside skilled professionals in our state-of-the-art facility.
• Strategic benefits. Our comprehensive package includes health, dental and vision benefits, 401k with generous matching, paid time off, paid holidays, and other unique benefit options.
• Uber-talented team members. Prepare to be inspired as you work alongside the very best and brightest talent the industry has to offer.
• Engaging company culture. We may work hard, but we play hard, too! We host a variety of fun, team building activities throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees