Senior Graphic Designer (Temp Position) Job at ITAGroup in West Des Moines

POSITION DESCRIPTION This Senior Graphic Designer opening is a temporary, five-month appointment to support increased seasonal volume. This role will help the team create, design and produce quality, creative and effective print and electronic communication solutions for more complex projects with internal and external clients of the Engagement Communications department. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Graphic Design. Minimum five years' experience as a Graphic Designer in an advertising agency or similar environment. Strong creative abilities and the ability to develop innovative ideas and concepts. Working understanding of effective design and communication, including conceptualization, production artwork, pre-press, printing technologies and web, Internet, design, software technologies. Mac experience required. Software experience must include: Creative Suite: Illustrator, PhotoShop, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, project management software and Microsoft Office. Ability to review own design work and critique it prior to presentation to internal or external clients. Ability to explain design rationale to internal and/or external clients. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities and manage personal workflow and schedules even in the midst of stressful and difficult circumstances. Ability to provide mentorship to other team members in the Senior Graphic Designer role. Ability to work well with a wide variety of people with different backgrounds and produce high quality deliverables. Ability to listen, understand and respond to external and internal customers' needs in a timely manner; customer service experience in a service-related industry preferred. Ability to work the time necessary to complete projects and/or meet deadlines.