Graphic Designer

Summary:Under the direction of the Graphics Supervisor, the individual in this position will design and prepare artwork for educational communications, promotional brochures, and other graphic projects following good design principles, efficient document handling, and Foundation branding guidelines.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Create and edit presentations using PowerPoint or similar software programs for print and digital distribution. Manipulate design and layout of materials to optimize educational experience.Build visually appealing fliers, brochures, and structured documents, including catalogs and directories, utilizing Adobe Creative Suite, with efficient use of style sheets and prepare print-ready or digitally-published files.Apply sound design and typography principles to all work, including leading, kerning, adherence to grid, and eye-flow.Exercise good judgment in prioritizing work, noting deadlines, and other circumstances.Maintain excellent communication regarding individual job status and expectations with impacted departments/individuals, ensuring a smooth workflow. Incorporate feedback and revisions into designs.Develop creative and original concepts and ideas for assigned tasks.Maintain and keep the Graphics Department samples and paperwork up to date.Supervisory Responsibilities:No formal supervisory responsibilities; however, incumbent may be required to train/mentor more junior staff members.Required Education/Experience:A Bachelor’s degree and/or technical degree in Graphic Design, or a similar field is required.A minimum of 1 year relevant and successful experience; this can include internships.Experience designing for web-based mediums is a plus.The International Foundation will always consider candidates with an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.Minimum Qualifications/Skills:Demonstrates excellent design prowess.Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and adherence to established processes.Exhibits the ability to effectively multi-task and meet deadlines within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Thrives in a team-oriented setting, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.Proactively executes tasks with minimal supervision.Possesses working knowledge of graphic design, including proficiency in quality typography, visual branding, offset printing processes, and prepress requirements.Must be proficient with both PC and Mac platforms.Possess a good understanding of page layout and design using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) on a Macintosh platform, and experience with PC-based PowerPoint or similar programs.Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to other software applications as required.Travel Requirements:This position may intermittently require that the individual travel for work; but only up to 10% of the time.Hybrid Work Environment:This position is expected to work from our corporate headquarters office in Brookfield, WI. This is an environment with typical office conditions, including lighting, noise, seating, and equipment.New hires are expected to be fully onsite during the training period. Then, once fully trained, the Foundation operates on a 60/40 Hybrid schedule; with 60% being onsite at our headquarters in Brookfield (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays); and up-to 40% being optionally remote (Mondays and Fridays) and as business needs allow.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation.

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