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MetroNational

Graphic Designer

MetroNational, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Graphic Designer will, by hand and using computer software, prepare technical and non-technical visual presentations through designing art and copy layouts for publication. This role requires a highly skilled professional with experience in delivering innovative design solutions, capable of handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage creative projects, delivering high-quality visual content that aligns with MetroNational and Memorial City BrandingCreate high-impact visual solutions including print and digital mediaDesign and develop visual social presentations for advertising and promotions, social communities, and brand websitesEnsure that design elements are appropriate for the intended audience and are compatible with the overall brand image and brand integrityWork with Experience Team members to ensure brand consistency across all design projectsCollaborate with teams and other departments to create visual content that supports overall business objectivesStay updated on design trends and integrate fresh ideas into projects.Help maintain social media networks, websites, and online communities to connect with customers, fans, and peersUse visual and written language effectivelyResearch and identify new trends in the marketplace, to create innovative advertising pieces. Follow current social media trends and innovations for new planning.Gather project and design objectives, analyze company branding, and conceptualize creative solutionsIdentify client/consumer needs and set design standards for presentations, sales materials, websites, social medias, etc.Create photo, animation and video content for social media applicationsCreate promotional materials, including logos, postcards, invitations, posters, brand templates for campaignsCreate mockups and prototypes using Adobe Creative Suite and photo-editing software, and present final designs for approvalReview and ensure the quality of all design outputs, making sure they meet brand and design standardsProduce final files ready for printing, managing print vendors, and maintaining budgets .Requirements

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual arts, advertising, journalism, or related field4+ years' proven experience of high-quality workSKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Must have Experience with Brand identity developmentExperienced in developing marketing campaigns.Website back-end coding experience or splash page development/creation is preferredExperienced content creator with a focus on developing content for social and digital marketingPreferred experience with Web Design.Possesses a strong understanding of layout, graphic design, visual hierarchy, web design, photography, and videographyExperience designing creative layouts for print and online publications, and print collateral for new developmentsKnowledge of photography, illustration, typography and videographyProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite & CanvaExperience in motion graphics, video editing and animation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, to permit the employee to function in a general office environment and accomplish tasks and duties outlined above.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

ABOUT METRONATIONAL

MetroNational is a private, family-owned real estate investment, development, and management company located in Houston whose core interest is the Memorial City mixed-use development. The cornerstones of its business philosophy are teamwork, loyalty, integrity, and professionalism, which have led to winning several awards:

•Houston Chronicle Top Work Places

•Houston Business Journal Healthiest Employers

•Houston Business Journal Best Places To Work

•Cigna Well-Being Award

•American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite

•Mother-Friendly Worksite