Graphic Designer

Overview:

Delivers graphic and communication design, brand development, print and digital media and graphic packages. Possesses and applies a diversified knowledge of marketing practices and procedures to complete assignments with originality and creativity in collaboration with team. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Designs a variety of marketing projects including print, digital, web, signage and graphic packages for internal and external use in collaboration with team
• Organizes the layout and formatting of materials, including typographic, photographic, illustrative and graphic elements
• May assist in developing concepts for marketing projects
• Ensures that all creative deliverables uphold expected quality standards
• Estimates timelines and meets deadlines on assigned projects
• Manages and maintains digital and graphic files, including photos, logos and art in standard formats and filing structure; distributing as requested
• Works collaboratively with Marketing Communications team
• Contributes to a team environment that promotes continual creative improvement and a culture of innovation and accountability
• Assists in the development of creative ideas for marketing and team initiatives
• Stays current on trends and developments in digital and print design
• Seeks leadership opportunities by providing direction and feedback to team members and collaborating with team leaders
• May develop respective print and digital materials for proactively developing new business as needed
• May prepare materials for business development introductions, relationship building and proposals
• May create and maintain documents and graphics for ease of inclusion into pursuit documents, saving time and money on pursuit preparation, as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising or related degree
• Typically with 5+ years of experience in advertising/design agency environment
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Sketchup graphic software
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred
• Knowledge of and interest in architecture/interior design
• Excellent writing skills with experience in graphically designed page layouts
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and customers; ability to forge trusting relationships within a diverse team
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to proactively problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment, and ability to work independently and prioritize work
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

Base Salary Range: $55k - $77k annually – applies to Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, and Washington D.C.

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, and Washington D.C. locations only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.  

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.

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