Graphic Designer Artist – Print Services

Job Description

Job Purpose or Objective(s): Design and produce print and digital marketing pieces to communicate the brand message to the intended audience. You will report to the Art Director.

Location: Durant

Schedule: Regular/Full-Time – 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday

Wage access is an option for this position.

Primary Tasks

  • You will meet with a senior designer or art director to determine the scope and creative direction for design projects.
  • Collaborate with the art director to establish strategies to reach the correct audience for design projects.
  • You will collaborate as part of a creative team with copywriters, art directors, senior designers, and production artists to complete projects from initial concept to a final produced piece.
  • Ensure all design and messaging aligns with the brand.
  • You will develop graphics for an array of media, including: logos, brochures, billboards, posters, trade show graphics, point of sale, packaging, digital assets and websites.
  • Pitch design options to the Creative Director for presentation to the client.
  • You will incorporate changes recommended by the art director or clients until the final design is approved.
  • Review collateral done by Production Artists for accuracy before printing or posting.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

  • Technical or Associate Degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communications or 2 years of directly related experience in lieu of education
  • Expert user on a Mac computer
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 – Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat
  • Knowledge of principles of design, including layout, typography, color, balance, composition and current design trends
  • Familiarity with production requirements and working with outside vendors
  • Experience to work constructively under stress
  • Ability to apply and enforce style/brand guidelines
  • Three (3) years’ experience as a graphic designer with experience in advertising in a design and production environment