Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer

Company Description:

Raftelis helps local governments and utilities thrive by providing management consulting expertise to help transform local governments and utilities. We’ve provided professional consulting services to more than 700 organizations in the last year alone. We work in all areas of management consulting, including finance, assessment, communications, technology, executive recruitment, and strategic planning.

We’re proud to share that Raftelis has been certified as a Great Place to Work®! 93% of our employees say it is a great place to work, compared to 57% of employees at a typical US-based company. As one of our employees said, “at Raftelis, we maintain a great balance between hard work and allowing staff to focus on their lives outside of work. We also have a strong culture where people genuinely care about each other, and leadership is committed to doing what's best for both our employees and the firm”.

Job Summary:

The Graphic Designer or Senior Graphic Designer will utilize their creativity and understanding of our marketing strategy to drive more complex design projects with little oversight or direction. This position will contribute to team decision-making and help define creative processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop creative solutions to design and business challenges
• Perform market research to support marketing and branding initiatives, incorporating insights from marketing data to improve design solutions
• Contribute unique ideas and insights to elevate design work
• Assist with leading projects
• Help lead various marketing initiatives, like conferences and booths, webinars, and event planning
• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop creative solutions that align with brand strategy and marketing objectives
• Play a role in defining the visual identity of the brand, aligning creative assets with strategic marketing objectives, and ensuring consistency across all channels
• Effectively communicate complex design concepts to both creative and non-creative stakeholders
• Develop experience in presenting to clients
• Keep status of tasks on the workload management site up to date and proactively update stakeholders on project progress and potential issues
• Actively participate and occasionally lead team discussions and brainstorming sessions
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to other team members while incorporating insights from feedback received to improve design solutions
• Other duties assigned

Requirements:

• 3 or more years of relevant experience
• Strong skills in print and digital design
• Advanced knowledge and skills in the various tools that we use in our marketing efforts (Adobe Creative Suite, HubSpot, etc.)
• Ability to learn Raftelis branding and design standards and the production process for proposals and other materials
• Capability with digital tools (web design, CMS, video, social media, and email marketing)
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, graphic design, business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• In-depth knowledge of InDesign, and knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to meet deadlines while ensuring sufficient time for review and updates for your work
• Understanding of the role of design in enhancing brand perception and driving sales
• Strong sense of accountability for the success of design projects

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Rewards:

Working for a values-based organization focused on growth with an exceptional reputation in its industry, employees receive competitive compensation and excellent benefits that include:

• 100% Company paid medical (50% paid dependent medical) and dental benefits
• Health Savings Account 
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discretionary paid time off program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Long-Term care benefits
• Pet insurance
• Hybrid work schedule (three days in the office and two days remote)

The salary range for the Graphic Designer or Senior Graphic Designer position is $60k to $85k. Compensation depends on education and experience.

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Raftelis uses E-VERIFY. Raftelis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and our sincere belief in the dignity of each employee, it is our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment based on of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, parental status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition, including but not limited to lactation, age, disability, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, volunteer rescue squad worker status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Raftelis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Lisa Wilson, Director of Human Resources at 704-910-8961.

To learn more about Raftelis and apply, please visit www.raftelis.com.