Graphic Designer

Title : Senior Graphic DesignerTerms of EmploymentContract, 4 Months (Possible Extension)This position is hybrid. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite once per week (Wednesdays) in the Canton neighborhood of downtown Baltimore, MD. Therefore, local candidates are required.OverviewOur client is looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to join their team. The Senior Graphic Designer is skilled in the creation of effective marketing, advertising and communications solutions with an outstanding command of layout, typography, iconography, and information architecture. The Senior Designer helps lead concepting, creative execution and design for a variety of multi-channel campaigns, print and digital marketing collateral including brochures, booklets, flyers, presentations, corporate identity and other communications materials.ResponsibilitiesConcepting, designing and producing a variety of marketing communications for print, environmental and digital as well as other collateral and advertising campaign materials.Contributes to the continual improvement of the creative production workflow, processes and systems of the Creative Team including the structure and organization of design files.Document processes and best practices.Works with vendors and partners such as printers, agencies and others to complete production and fulfillment of projects.Collaborates with Marketing team members in support of corporate initiatives, including attending project meetings, providing strategic insight, presenting an overview of initiatives to other associates and ensuring all commitments are met.Assists in the creation and execution of integrated, strategic, creative communication plans for company-wide and cross-functional initiatives.Research topics and information to develop creativity.Works with marketing project managers and team to plan, set priorities and ensure proper communication across divisions; troubleshoot problems and resolve issues.Fulfills HR, legal, compliance and other administrative responsibilities, requirements and training associated with role and level.Improves knowledge and skills by participating in relevant job-related training; maintaining awareness of industry best practices and trends.Shares knowledge and skills with the team, mentoring and/or training others.Manages the Vendor Forecasting process which is used as a source of input for Cost Engineering.Reviews vendor forecasts to ensure that they are providing quality forecasts.Develops material request reporting which is used as a source of input for Cost Engineering.Provides an accounting review of all centrally managed material requests and contractor contracts to ensure appropriate department and sub account assignments.Creates ITNs in WPT if needed to track project budget, forecast, and authorization.Required Skills & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Communications Design or related.5 years with a portfolio or work examples that demonstrates a proficiency in creating compelling marketing communications for a wide variety of media and audiences.In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.Experience with project management software or tools (Workfront, Jira, etc.).Experience working in a marketing department, in-house creative team or advertising agency.Experience designing for healthcare and/or government-regulated products, services, and industries.Health insurance experience with a good understanding of health care trends.Strong experience creating effective marketing solutions, branding, visual identity systems and advertising campaigns.Understanding of ADA and 508 accessibility standards with the ability to create content that meets WC3 requirements.Proficiency in visual design principles, including layout, typography, color theory, and composition across digital and print mediums.Expert graphic design, layout, typography and information architecture skills with a strong sense of style and consistency.Expert knowledge and understanding of print production and workflow with the ability to manage internal and external partners to ensure successful creative output, delivery of materials on time and on budget.Mastery of Adobe Design Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) and other design softwares.Hands-on experience with the Microsoft Office suite of business applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, etc.).Creativity and a passion for creating engaging and relevant content and communications for a wide variety of media and audiences.Strong design thinking skills with a relevant creative point of view and the ability to present ideas effectively while being receptive to feedback from others.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously; sometimes under pressure and often with tight deadlines.Ability to balance the day-to-day requests of both internal and external clients ensuring all timelines and requirements are consistently achieved.Ability to collect input from multiple sources and turn insights into actionable concepts, enhanced consumer experiences, and long-term innovation.Broad and thorough knowledge of best practices in communication, marketing, advertising and brand design.Ability to oversee, mentor, and inspire fellow creative team members and other co-workers.