Senior Graphic Designer Job at Markham in Washington

Job Description
Markham is a fast-paced, full-service event production and management firm based in Washington, D.C. We see graphic design as visual storytelling that engages, informs, and inspires. The Graphic Designer should be able to take concepts and ideas and create visual representations in both print and electronic media. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concepts to final deliverables. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 6+ years of experience. Collaborating with multiple teams across the company, the Graphic Designer should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects with the client and its audience. The Graphic Designer will have a thorough understanding of branding and marketing and be able to find the right style and layout for each project. The Graphic Designer will report to the Art Director.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams or clients on a wide range of materials that may include motion graphics, presentations, programming collateral, signage, social graphics, web pages, and internal direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity
• Develop concepts by hand or with software, and execute original content by determining the ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout
• Manage the design and uploading process for all project materials, bases on best practices for using a content management system
• Formatting presentations for client-facing and pitch needs (most often in Keynote and Canva) and the ability to create mockups in Illustrator and Photoshop (logos, social, wireframes, etc.)
• Build stills for virtual events based on existing branding and other duties as assigned by Art Director
• Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities
• Update and maintain internal databases for designs, photography, and video
• Work independently as well as cooperatively with project teams to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and schedule project implementation based on workload, which may include five or more simultaneous projects

Requirements

Education, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 6+ years of professional experience in a creative setting
• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (primarily using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
• Should be able to work with platforms such as Zoom, Cvent, Google Drive Suite, Canva, Adobe, and QuickBase
• Proficiency in developing motion graphics
• Proficiency with photo-editing software
• Knowledge of WordPress and content management systems
• Knowledge of HTML and web design
• Experience building and rendering models in Sketchup and/or Vectorworks a plus