Graphic Designer
Penn Foster - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290![Penn Foster](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.Job Summary:The Graphic Designer is part of the branch Marketing & Creative group. This role supplies the sales team with dynamic proposals, multi-media presentations, marketing collateral and photo-realistic speculative art for sales proposals that is production ready.
Job Responsibilities:Develop concepts, graphics, layouts, copywriting, and execute effective designs.Work with a variety of clients by preparing, correcting, modifying artwork and downloading files for production.Acts as a creative advisor for clients on corporate identity and design standards, by using creative best practices and recommending the best design strategy that will meet the client’s needs.Utilizes research of CCO digital image library, stock photography as well as client assets, including website, photography and logos in developing creative.Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables with high attention to detail.Communicate and refine agency or customer artwork before it is posted.Prepare final image print-ready files to send to production.Maintain a repository for all local and regional creative. Maintains and updates brand guidelines throughout collateral materials.Designs graphics using Macintosh operating systems.Follows policies and procedures set up by the local market management and corporate directives.May travel to meet with clients regarding the design or participate in sales calls.Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Job Qualifications:EducationBachelor’s degree in Advertising Design, Graphic Design or Communication Design preferred.An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.Work Experience1-2 years of experience in Graphic Design.Possesses a current, relevant portfolio.
SkillsThorough understanding of photography, typography, printing techniques and production process.Exemplifies a balance of creativity, speed and accuracy with exceptional layout and design skills.Manage numerous projects simultaneously and manage workflow with tight deadlines to ensure delivering work on time.Anticipate feedback and changes. Is nimble and responsive in order to ensure all stakeholders are pleased with the final artwork.Be a self-starter with a diligent work ethic and demonstrated flexibility.Have excellent computer skills in relevant art and design software packages (e.g., Creative Suite (CS), Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) as well as knowledge of Microsoft applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).Be familiar with cloud-based communication, FTP and task management software applications including (but not limited to): Dropbox, Asana, Salesforce, Slack, etc.CompetenciesCollaboration: Understands the importance of relationships to enabling effective teamwork. Modifies personal style, focusing on the needs of others, and listening effectively to ensure effective outcomes for group endeavors.Innovation: Takes a multi-faceted approach to problem-solving and the creation of novel solutions to problems. Champions organization-wide learning and sharing of information. Takes a viewpoint that is broader than immediate group or department and encompassing external factors and stakeholders.Time Management: Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.Action-Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action-oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.Communicating Effectively: Writes and presents effectively; adjusts to fit the audience and the message; strongly gets a message across.Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.Physical Demands:
The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee must have the ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for a minimum of 8 hours a day and complete tasks requiring repetitive use of hands.The employee must have the ability to lift and move items up to 15 pounds. The employee must have the ability to see written documents, computer screens and to adjust focus.This job is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
Location: Chicago, IL: 4000 South Morgan St, 60609
Position Type: Regular
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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