Graphic Designer

We are a well-established manufacturing company with a workforce of approximately 50 dedicated employees. Our company specializes in firearm manufacturing and has a rich history of providing high-quality products to our customers. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Graphic Designer to join our team and play a vital role in supporting our employees and fostering a positive work environment.Position Summary The Graphic Designer will apply art, design, and layout skills to create visually engaging concepts such as logos, promotional and branding materials, communication media, and other print and digital materials.Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:Collaborates with editorial staff, manager, art director, and/or other project participants to understand project assignment, audience, and intended message.Creates original visual media that communicates the desired feeling or message in an engaging and unified way.Chooses graphics, clip art, and stock photography, as appropriate; may enhance choices with simple drawings.Selects fonts for written copy; produces sample layout for approval by client or other project participants.Prepares drafts of design work and provides samples to editorial or other appropriate staff or departments for review.Revises projects as necessary based on collaborative feedback processes.Consults with graphics manager, art director, and/or other team members as needed on complex or specialized projects.Prepares print orders and assembly instructions on notification of final approval.Maintains records of billable project time as required.Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skills.A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphicsProficient in Adobe Creative Suite or other similar design software.Organized with attention to detail.Ability to work independently on an assignment.Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.Additional Requirements:Experience in adding and maintaining digital content.Background and basic understanding of website design is preferred.Experience and education in computer sciences are preferred.Education and Experience:At least three years of related work experience is highly preferred.Bonus Experience:Photography and Photo editing experienceVideography experience/understandingWeb development or design experiencePhysical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job.

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