Graphic Designer

Company: The Garland Company, Inc.
Location: Independence
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Graphic Designer is responsible for the leading-edge design, development, and implementation of the promotional materials. CORE & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for providing new, innovative and creative ideas pertaining to graphic design from concept to implementation for electronic and traditional media.
• Support marketing teams with novel design elements for materials including trade advertising, collateral brochures and sales sheets, trade show booth graphics, training materials, banners, signage, posters, etc.
• Coordinate and create production graphics, including but not limited to technical documentation, product datasheets, labels, price books/catalogs, and plant or jobsite signage, with a continuous improvement mindset to seek and implement incremental process enhancements.
• Design, develop and implement digital media elements including email communications, newsletters, components for web site pages, and social media graphics.
• Provide concepts and strategies for promotional materials for multiple outlets. Responsible for creating graphic layouts for assigned projects; may include sketches or suggestions for the layout with various designs, formats and color options.
• Stay current with trends, in design and new technologies and techniques for production, printing and pre-press production.
• Utilize workflow process and technology to ensure quality delivery of work product on an ongoing basis
• Provide assistance with special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a high school diploma and a four year college degree in graphic design or a related field is required. Possession of 5-8 years of graphic design experience is required. Must have the ability to think creatively, multi-task, ability to work independently and also work cooperatively as a team member. Strong skills are required in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) along with proficiency in using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and team collaboration/project management software. Must have the willingness to learn other computer programs with both MACs and PCs. Must be very detailed oriented and possess strong time management skills. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and ability to create on a short deadline. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe Garland Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, military status, veteran status, marital status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, citizenship, sexual orientation, age (40 and older), disability (except where the disability prevents the individual from being able to perform the essential functions of the job and cannot be reasonably accommodated) or any other legally protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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