Senior Graphic Designer - Onsite

Western & Southern Financial Group•White Plains, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, motivated Graphic Designer to join our dynamic marketing team. The ideal candidate has client-side experience working on projects across various marketing channels (mostly digital but some offline as well), a self-starter who is enthusiastic with a great attitude, willing to learn, and eager to be a part of an integrated marketing team. The role will assist and report to the Senior Brand/Creative Manager. In addition to solid design skills this role also requires very sharp production skills. Attention to detail and is critical to ensure jobs are timely and completed with exceptional quality. Seeking a candidate who is a committed team player that can juggle multiple projects, prioritize workload, and manage to timelines. The ability to understand objectives, collaborate, take direction and feedback from fellow team members is also essential. This individual has a design portfolio (online preferred) and work experience that highlights and promotes creative, production skills and sets them apart.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Graphic Design, Web Design or Advertising - Preferred
7-10+ Years of Graphic/visual design experience, preferably on the client side, working across various marketing channels, digital and offline channels - Preferred
Expertise with Mac OS, Adobe CC, MS Office, Figma - Preferred
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) Required
Experience with UX/UI design, proficiency with FIGMA Preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Technology: Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook and Word Required
Experience with project management platforms (JIRA, Trello, Etc) as part of creative workflow Preferred
Experience with image optimizing, retouching, manipulation, color corrections Required
Experience with video editing a plus Preferred
Expertise in Visual Quality Assurance (VQA) of image size format, color format, and file delivery format Required
Experience in design, layout, color, and typography to produce digital assets Required
Experience in printer spec language and output as well as working with outside print vendors and digital production Required
Strong visual and conceptual skills to solve problems and create solutions Required
Knowledgeable in industry standard digital production technologies for pixel-perfect branded design assets Required
Organizational skills with attention to detail Required
Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills Required
Ability to develop innovative design work across all media Required
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams Required
Experience with animation, motion design, motion graphics and dynamic interactions a plus Preferred
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and prioritize projects Required
Resourcefulness and ability to locate and archive assets independently Required
Possesses a strong work ethic

Responsibilities

Produce effective designs across a spectrum of company collateral and media channels that align with Gerber Life branding and messaging. Create graphics and visuals for the Gerber Life web site, social media platforms, email campaigns and other channels, ensuring alignment with campaign strategies.
Ensure brand consistency across all visual communications, maintaining alignment with corporate identity and guidelines. Develop and refine brand assets, including logos, typography, color schemes, and visual styles. Help evolve and enhance the company's visual identity to remain modern and engaging within the financial services sector.
Proactively and effectively project manage multiple workflows, working with Senior Creative/Brand Manager and other members of the marketing team to set priorities and translate business objectives into solutions to resonate with the target audiences and drive campaign KPIs.
Design with the customer journey in mind, creating intuitive and engaging visuals that enhance the user experience on digital platforms.
Prepare and finalize files for both print and digital media, ensuring all designs meet technical specifications and quality standards.
Work with compliance & product managers on the layout and production of various applications and forms for use across the organization. Ensure all designs adhere to industry regulations, compliance, company policies and regulatory requirements and disclosures, particularly concerning the representation of life insurance products and services.
Work with and communicate effectively with external agencies, vendors, as well as internal stakeholders on projects to execute digital and print projects efficiently. Incorporate feedback from stakeholders and compliance and make revisions to designs as needed to meet objectives, legal requirements and optimize outcomes.
Stay up-to-date and forward thinking with creative and industry trends, competitor designs, user preferences, design tools, and best practices, and incorporate innovative design techniques to continuously elevate the quality and impact of our marketing materials. Continually explore new tools, technologies and areas of improving efficiencies in the production process to help facilitate delivery of information faster. Both creative and martech.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.