Designer

POSITION SUMMARY

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Develops and implements visual elements or creative concepts for project deliverables.
•    Translate existing and emerging concepts into actual brand and/or product designs.
•    Integrates images, text, motion, etc. with a great sense of aesthetics, while executing against the brand and/or product vision and the creative brief.
•    Attends project meetings to understand concept, timelines, objectives and specifications.
•    Communicate project deliverables across design team and production department.
•    Present ideas, research and trends during creative meetings and brainstorming sessions.
•    Create presentations, moodboards and proposals based upon project scope.
•    Support the design team with technical problem solving in the development of design elements and layouts.
•    Recommend improvements in creative design concept, tools, processes and/or assigned tasks to management.
•    Research, create and manage content, photography, images, etc. for design projects.
•    Conduct market research to stay up-to-date on market trends and new design developments.
•    Act as advisor to Jr Designers through project deliverables.
•    Additional duties as assigned.

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QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Design, Advertising, Marketing or related field
•    Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred
•    6+ years progressive design experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience
•    Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
•    Ability to provide professional portfolio upon request
•    High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
•    Proficient with design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXpress, etc.
•    Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills 
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
•    Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
•    Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
•    Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
•    Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
•    Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

•    Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  
•    Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  
•    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•    The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.