Senior Graphic Designer

Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under limited supervision, uses knowledge of current graphic design software to conceptualize and develop high quality, creative and professional-looking marketing and public relations materials. At times, the senior designer may direct the work of interns and/or graphic designers.

Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties:

• Designs and produces marketing materials including flyers, offering memoranda, e-mail blasts, invitations, announcements, presentation boards, maps, stacking plans, aerials, websites, etc. (using corporate branding standards templates).
• Creates and redesigns existing drawings, brochures, floor plans, site maps, as well as creates original camera ready artwork and layouts using scanners, hand drawings and computer software.
• Proofreads copy for spelling, grammar and layout making appropriate changes, responsible for accuracy and clarity of final copy.
• Manages various assignments simultaneously, including but not limited to, camera ready art, design and layout of brochures, overhead and bound presentations, special events information, and special projects.
• Creates and maintains graphic design sample books, to be used as a resource.
• Responsible for tracking workflow, ensuring that jobs are completed in required time frames to client specifications. Keep log and updates regarding various graphic design jobs and progress.
• Determines style, technique, and medium best suited to produce desired effects.
• Troubleshoots employee technical/design problems when needed.
• Remains current in the Graphic Design industry; identifying new traits, techniques, shortcuts.
• Possesses and properly uses knowledge of company policies regarding the company's image and use of the company logo.
• Ability to monitor, manage and execute on a variety of tasks and efforts at different stages of discovery, and execution; handles large request queue; and deliver in fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

Qualifications
Skills, Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in graphic arts, fine arts or multimedia
• Minimum 3 to 5 years graphic design work experience in a corporate creative department, agency or design studio
• Specialized training in design software, (i.e. Adobe Photo Shop, Illustrator, etc.) required
• PC proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and additional HTML and Wordpress knowledge required
• Superior organizational skills
• Must have the ability to convey concepts and give design direction through layouts and effective written and verbal communication along with strong business and analytical skills
• Ability to work creatively in a team
• Ability to independently manage projects by establishing and managing to project schedules
• May perform other duties as assigned

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 annually
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $70,000 to $75,000 annually. The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into