Graphic Design Specialist

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Dental insurance

A graphic designer is responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact. The role involves listening to clients and understanding their needs before making design decisions.

Their designs are required for a huge variety of products and activities, such as websites, advertising, books, magazines, posters, signage, vehicles, product packaging, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity, i.e. giving organizations a visual 'brand'.

The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software, and a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.

A graphic designer works to a brief agreed with the client, creative director, or account manager. They develop creative ideas and concepts, choosing the appropriate media and style to meet the client's objectives.

Typical work activities:

A graphic designer's job may involve managing more than one design brief at a time and allocating the relevant amount of time according to the value of the job.

Typical activities include:

meeting clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job

interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit its purpose

estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients

developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research

thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts

using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time

presenting finalized ideas and concepts to clients or account managers

working with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD)

proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work

contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief

demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches

working on layouts and art working pages ready for print

keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as InDesign, QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver, Corel Draw and Flash

developing interactive design

working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialist

Education:

An associate’s degree (in a related field) preferred but not necessary, related experience and/or training with a proven track record of success, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; strong mechanical aptitude and a focus on continuous learning.