Graphic Designer (Hybrid - Brea, CA)

Responsibilities

• The Graphic Designer will design and produce marketing department promotions, advertisements, direct mailers, trade show graphics, digital media graphics, videos, training and education flyers/projects, and other materials for the North American market
• Support Product Management and other internal teams with graphics services as needed
• This is a hybrid role and will require a mix of working in the office (Brea) and remote
• Accountabilities: Design brochures, ads, mailers, logos, flyers, videos, packaging, catalogs, presentations, guides, brand guidelines and forms for both print and digital distribution
• Perform file production for designated media (print, web, projection, etc.). Design large-format graphics (booths, posters, display) and prep files per vendors' specifications
• Design graphics for digital media (emails, social, web) and optimize design and production for each channel
• Take lead on certain projects
• Update/Revise existing files to meet current brand guidelines; edit for trademark and brand accuracy as needed
• Create template files for common file layouts, using paragraph and character style sheets, layers, etc
• Create editable digital forms in both Word and Acrobat
• Perform photo touch-ups, color correction, and outlining/masking on photo files as needed
• Communicate verbally and in writing with business managers, and translate business needs to print design
• Keep accurate written record of job progress in Workfront/Basecamp and follow up with project managers regarding job status/progress
• Discuss concepts and ideas with Senior Manager of Creative Services and other Marketing Managers; and present recommendations
• Communicate with print vendors regarding quotes and checking job progress
• Collect and organize all files for print
• Follow and enforce company standards and brand guidelines for literature, booth graphics, and web
• Perform software maintenance/updates and keep abreast of new software functions
• File and track projects during and after completion
• Conduct back-ups of all art files on server and maintain accurate tracking of file revisions/versions
• Efficiently interact with marketing managers, vendors and publishers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field
• 3 years as a Graphic Artist/Designer in a corporate environment or with a creative agency
• High-level proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, PowerPoint
• Basic to Intermediate proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Microsoft Excel, Word
• Knowledge of Macintosh OS, network access, etc.
• Understanding of file production for offset printing, large-format graphics, digital file distribution, and online content
• Familiarity with social media best practices for visual design
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to align performance for success, drive results, plan and organize, collaborate, and deliver compelling and engaging creative solutions