Delta Star
Connecting people to power.
Graphic Designer
Full Time, Remote
Purpose
The Graphic Design Manager is responsible for leading the creative development and execution of a wide range of visual design projects with the goal of inspiring and educating key stakeholders. This position will play a critical role in bringing to life visual representations for both external and internal needs and require a keen eye for detail and execution.
Main Responsibilities
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Develop themed graphics, templates, and layouts for collateral such as proposals, reports, brochures, and presentations that visually tell a story customized to each deliverable.
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Craft visually appealing presentations following the assertion-evidence model - where messaging is backed by visual communication to communicate our value in a competitive environment.
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Update and provide guidance on best practices as it relates to Corporate Brand Guidelines.
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Develop and maintain a library of InDesign and PPT templates for marketing and communications staff use.
Specific Duties
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Partner with the Communications, Content and Creative teams in producing assets across multiple platforms (print, digital, web and experiential graphic design).
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Sketch, storyboard, ideate, and generate new concepts based on stakeholder direction and self-driven research.
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Own the creative process from design to execution on projects both internal and external facing.
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Maintain the visual aesthetic of the brand.
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Lead and manage projects ranging from simple design requests to managing complex print-ready materials.
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Responsible to produce marketing collateral (brochures, tradeshow booth graphics, custom giveaway material)
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Responsible to produce human resources collateral (business cards, new hire announcements, promotion announcements, internal display message boards)
Education & Experience
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Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art, web design, or advertising
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5+ years of graphic/visual design experience, preferably in a setting working collaboratively across departments
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Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Experience in design, layout, color, and typography to art direct or produce digital assets
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Experience in printer spec language and output as well as working with outside print vendors and digital production
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Strong visual and conceptual skills to solve problems and create novel solutions
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Typeface and or illustration design skills
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Knowledgeable in industry standard digital production technologies for branded design assets for web and apps
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A growing ability to develop innovative design work across all media
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Resourcefulness and ability to locate and archive assets independently
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Able to multi-task on design projects with a tireless work ethic
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Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams
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Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
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Ability to maintain composure and articulate directives in an open, ever changing, fast paced environment
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Ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, and prioritize projects based on the business calendar
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Portfolio is required
Travel Requirements
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Travel requirements (Less than 10%)
Work Environment and Physical Demands
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently walk; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required some of the time to stand and sit. The employee is required to occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms. The employee must some of the time lift and/or move up to ten pounds. There is no special vision requirement for this job.
Other Duties
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT Delta Star is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.