Graphics Designer Associate

Mother Lode Holding Company•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the layout, design, and production activities to produce quality graphic-design art and visual materials. This role requires knowledge of graphic-design equipment and may involve contacting in-house or outside vendors to verify print specifications. The position performs complex graphics design duties, including planning, scheduling, and implementing graphic design projects related to marketing collateral and packaging. It also involves reviewing design drafts, proofs camera-ready art, and ensuring proper pagination and color assignment, while applying established corporate branding specifications to meet company guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
2-4 years related experience
General knowledge of graphic design practices and procedures
General knowledge of graphics software (i.e. Quark, Illustrator, PageMaker, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, etc. and web-based graphics and design tools (i.e. Flash, FrontPage and Dream Weaver)
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good proofreading and editing skills; able to interpret color specifications
Good time management, organization, and problem-solving skills
Detail oriented
Good interpersonal skills
Self-motivated; self-starter
Ability to manage multiple tasks and focus on immediate assignments
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, and implements non-complex graphic design projects for marketing collateral and packaging
Generates and manipulates graphic images, animations, sound, text and video according to pre-determined layout or style guidelines
Designs documentation components, covers, and pages
Creates graphics for company's marketing materials
Creates and implements style sheets and sets color specifications
Creates illustrations and produces mechanicals
Troubleshoots screen shot process
Obtains price quotes from printers and copy centers
Troubleshoots production problems and interacts with company's staff and outside vendors regarding production issues
Responsible for applying established corporate branding specifications to ensure work meets corporate guidelines
Prepares job specification forms, performs press checks, and reviews blue lines
Creates slide presentations, icons, and other graphics for the company's products and assists in the creation of graphic elements used in product demos
Stays up to date with technological advances in the field and identifies areas of use in the organization
Applies graphic design principles (i.e., layout, imagery, typography, etc.) to communicate themes and messages in non-interactive communication materials
Maintains corporate identity, design standards, and policies
Coordinates vendor services as required