Careers

Graphic Designer

Qualifications.

The ideal Graphic Designer is an active self-starter who has a passion for design. This person should be positive, confident and have an affinity for creativity. This structured, organized individual knows how to prioritize and be self motivated.

The Graphic Designer should be a hands-on team player who isn’t afraid to work outside their comfort zone. He or she knows how to be honest, kind and willing to take criticism when needed. Our Graphic Designer should be a good communicator, both written and oral, knows how to listen, and has an acute attention to detail.

The ideal candidate is generous, authentic, trustworthy and personable. He or she should have a good sense of humor, and remain approachable and humble. This person is calm under pressure and comfortable with ambiguity.

The Social Firm Graphic Designer offers creative solutions to problems. He or she knows our brand story, our vision, our mission and our audience.

Responsibilities.

Create design mock-ups & final design deliverables for Creative Director approval
Collaborate with team to translate client needs into digital and print design assets
Ability to take creative ideas and translate them into front end web concepts, print advertising, digital marketing assets, etc.
Maintain client and in-house brand guidelines and design standards
Produce web banners, print advertising designs, social media graphics, infographics, WordPress web page design, presentations, digital newsletters, in-house brand material, copy content, etc.
Responsible for design project(s) through its life-cycle
Occasionally have contact with clients to keep the design process moving forward

Specifications.

Required

Minimum 2 year degree in graphic design, or related creative design degree
1 year experience working on print and digital graphics
Evidence of career progression with growth and commitment
Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with the following creative software programs is a must have:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- WordPress
- Microsoft Office Suite
Fluency with core marketing graphic design principles (typography, layout, color composition, imagery, etc.)
Ability to handle large, sophisticated campaigns
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Strong creative and visual problem solving skills, attention to detail
Design portfolio

Preferred

2+ years experience working on print and digital graphics
4 year degree in graphic design, or related creative design degree
Agency experience
Experience with wireframe design

Desired

Print production skills
WordPress / Divi Builder experience
Outside interests: hobbies, active roles in organizations, community involvement
Experience with project management and time tracking software, especially Asana & Harvest
Membership in a local design-related / peer networking special interest group(s)