Graphic Designer

First Bank & Trust•San Francisco, SD

About The Position

This person will be responsible for graphic design in the Marketing Department, as well as project coordination and print production duties . Qualifications: This person must have a degree in communications (marketing, advertising, production design, or similar) and 3+ years of relevant work experience. Adherence to deadlines, attention to detail and effective communication skills are key factors to achieving success in this role. This person must be organized and self-motivated. Technical production skills in the latest Adobe Design software and proficiency in Microsoft Office software are . Ability to create animations using Adobe After Effects and/or Premier Pro is a plus. Some experience in writing advertising copy and web content, as well as web design experience, is beneficial. Advertising agency or in-house agency experience preferred . Principal Responsibilities: Design and produce marketing materials, both digital and print, including print ads, newsletters, signage, brochures, posters, postcards and other branded business pieces . Create and update campaign and sales materials based on established design and branding elements. M anage promotions and the distribution of related marketing materials to all banks . Design and create marketing images to incorporate our brand identity into sales presentations through Power Point, Video Displays , and Digital Signs. Communicate directly with suppliers and specialty companies to o rder advertising specialty items; m onitor inventory of stock on hand , budgeting for annual needs and maintaining consistency with brand standards . Main tain relations with printers, media representatives, and other vendors , n egotiating annual contracts as well as utilizing volume discounts . Prepare/post internal announcements and other company communications for email, intranet or website exposure. Coordinate orders of company logo apparel, business cards and memo pads, creating and maintaining consistency with brand standards. Process and document marketing invoices , reporting spending according to vendor , market and/or project . Act in accordance with FBT policies and procedures as set forth in the employee handbook. Adhere to compliance procedures and participate in required compliance training . Compensation Grade Salary Grade 5 First Bank & Trust is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Read our complete Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement . Applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should call Human Resources at 800.843.1552 or email [email protected] .

Requirements

Degree in communications (marketing, advertising, production design, or similar)
3+ years of relevant work experience
Adherence to deadlines
Attention to detail
Effective communication skills
Organized and self-motivated
Technical production skills in the latest Adobe Design software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software

Nice To Haves

Ability to create animations using Adobe After Effects and/or Premier Pro
Some experience in writing advertising copy and web content, as well as web design experience
Advertising agency or in-house agency experience

Responsibilities

Design and produce marketing materials, both digital and print, including print ads, newsletters, signage, brochures, posters, postcards and other branded business pieces
Create and update campaign and sales materials based on established design and branding elements
Manage promotions and the distribution of related marketing materials to all banks
Design and create marketing images to incorporate our brand identity into sales presentations through Power Point, Video Displays , and Digital Signs
Communicate directly with suppliers and specialty companies to order advertising specialty items; monitor inventory of stock on hand , budgeting for annual needs and maintaining consistency with brand standards
Maintain relations with printers, media representatives, and other vendors , negotiating annual contracts as well as utilizing volume discounts
Prepare/post internal announcements and other company communications for email, intranet or website exposure
Coordinate orders of company logo apparel, business cards and memo pads, creating and maintaining consistency with brand standards
Process and document marketing invoices , reporting spending according to vendor , market and/or project
Act in accordance with FBT policies and procedures as set forth in the employee handbook
Adhere to compliance procedures and participate in required compliance training