Graphic Designer

Overview Ascend is the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee and one of the largest in the United States, with over $4 billion in assets. With an occupation-based field of membership, Ascend focuses on the expansion and diversification of the select employee groups it serves, which creates greater security for the credit union and its member-owners. Approximately 650 employees serve more than 260,000 members from 27 Middle Tennessee branch locations, Regional Operations Center, Teller Center, and Corporate Headquarters. Ascend recognizes that its employees are critical to the credit union’s sustained success and future growth. Our employees are the face of the credit union and their personal successes fuel the success of the team. Through collaboration between employees, management, our membership and our Board, we fuel an engine that propels the credit union forward. What You Will Do Everyday Execute and develop strategic communications across a variety of channels (email, social media, web, print) and media (graphics, animations, videos). Bring creativity that will appeal to target audience(s). Success depends on the ability to develop creative, high-quality marketing assets within set timelines and work collaboratively with Marketing team members. How You Will Make An Impact Develop and maintain a strong understanding of current design skills and technologies, including design principles, design software and printing techniques. Work independently to proactively manage graphic needs and projects to ensure successful completion of deliverables within schedules and budgets. Work independently to create statement inserts, campaign approval documents, and marketing elements documents. Develop skill set to create animations and short videos. Assist with video and photography shoots as needed. Work with printer to approve select print pieces. Ensure all internal/external graphics and materials abide by Ascend’s brand standards set by Graphic Design Lead. Brainstorm concepts and collaborate with Marketing team to create ideas and develop visual messaging that incorporates all objectives and aligns with strategic goals. Support Marketing team in developing and revising materials and communications to be clear, concise and compelling to support key initiatives, promotional efforts and other aspects of operation. Keeps forms, brochures, print advertisements and other promotional materials fresh and current with up-to-date revisions and new creative. Deliver website and social media graphic content in collaboration with lead designer and digital Marketing team members. Assist with organizing and maintaining Ascend’s marketing files and folder structure using cloud-based storage. Present work and solicit feedback from Marketing team. Enthusiastically participate in a team environment. Read all internal publications including HUB and Possibilities. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Please note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The organization reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties at any time, with or without notice, to meet business needs. What You Will Need To Succeed Education Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in Graphic Design, Journalism, Communications, Marketing/Public Relations, or related field is required. Work Experience 3-5 years of similar or related experience is required. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Strong collaboration skills to work with various internal teams to create compelling marketing content. Strong communication skills – verbal and written. Proficient in all Adobe Creative Suite programs (i.e. InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.). Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple projects concurrently, meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities. Ability to produce good-quality content with tight deadlines while remaining flexible and handling changing priorities. Ability to self-start and exercise initiative, good judgment, creativity and diplomacy. Resourceful and accountable team player and collaborator. Must present a friendly, courteous and professional image to credit union members, potential field of membership companies, outside vendors and co-workers. Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver’s license. Expert level skills in all Microsoft Office programs. HTML experience a plus. Must be able to use or have the ability to be trained to use related office equipment, including calculator, personal computer, Macintosh desktop publishing system, camera, laser printers and multifunction copier. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

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