Graphic Designer Job at Robert Half in Wheeling

• *Conceptualize and produce online and offline collateral for marketing and sales, including original campaigns, direct mail, brochures, video, print and banner ads, product sheets, PowerPoint presentations and more.

• *Work closely with clients and/or project management teams to understand the client's business needs.

• *Formulate forward-thinking concepts and render designs for multimedia campaigns while always elevating our client's brand

• *Responsible for the design and production of a diverse range of graphic, print, and digital media collateral to support client needs.

• *Develop comprehensive multimedia campaigns.

• Identify fresh and innovative design solutions that push the boundaries of the client brand and explore more effective formats and/or media channels.

• *Understand the restrictions and limitations of the designs deliverable process and manage client expectations (where appropriate) through providing education in relation to design limitation and/or restrictions

• Responsible for ensuring brand consistency while offering a fresh approach to design, artwork, digital and print output.

• Provide effective visual solutions by executing client creative requests and creative projects.

• Ensure that all work is visually appealing and created to specification

• Ensure that all work produced is to a suitably high standard and within brand guidelines and specifications.

• *Works independently.

• *Carry client brand ethic, integrity and requirements downstream from the client into the greater team.

• *Provide training and guidance to graphic designers in regards to methods and techniques of graphic design and layout.

• Works independently and serves as a mentor and resource to team members.

• Performs Quality Assurance on own and work of others.

• Interact with clients in person, over the phone or electronically.

• Use equipment and supplies in a cost-efficient manner

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Digital Arts/Graphic Design (or other related field) or equivalent years of experience

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in the graphic design industry

• Experience in video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro

• Advanced design knowledge and application.

• Exceptional visual trouble shooting skills.

• Ability to storyboard, comp visual ideas within the creative process.

• Conceptual creative and production skills with a good understanding of layout principles, aesthetic design concepts and typography.

• Advanced conceptual creative and production skills with a strong understanding of layout principle, aesthetic design concepts and typography.

• Proven experience creating campaigns and extending the look and feel through various marketing materials.

• Able to complete tasks within tight schedules and under strict layout controls.

• Strong verbal communication skills; dependable, detail-oriented, and well organized.

• Strong presentation skills.

• Proven skills in the latest Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office, including Power Point

• Web design experience is a plus.

• Experience working in both in an agency and/or corporate environment preferred.

• Motivated, organized, and flexible.

• Must be able to meet deadlines and complete all projects in a timely manner.

• Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information.

• Able to make independent decisions that conform to business needs and policy.

• Good problem-solving skills, with the ability and understanding of when to escalate a problem to a supervisory level.

• Must work well in a team environment.

• Must be able to interact effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be self-motivated with positive can-do attitude.