Responsibilities
Below are some of the responsibilities a graphic designer is expected to assume in their position:
· Create and design various materials for digital and print
· Select colours, fonts, images, and layouts
· Ensure projects are completed in a timely manner with a quality product
· Advise best practices and optimizations throughout design projects.
· Collaborate with fellow designers to develop new approaches for creating more-expressive graphics for the company
· Work with a wide range of media and graphic design software
· Establish creative direction for the company within brand guidelines
· Manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions
· Determine voice and messaging for graphic design pieces
· QA design for errors
· Implement feedback and changes whenever possible
· Create visualizations that convey accurate messaging for the project.
Job Qualifications and Skill Sets
Below are the qualifications that are expected of a graphic designer:
· Bachelor’s degree or higher in a creative field
· Proficiency in programs such as Adobe Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, and Illustrator
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Minimum of one-year experience in graphic design
· Attention to detail
· Portfolio of work with a wide range of creative projects
· Strong analytical skills
· Time management and organizational skills
· Familiarity with HTML and CSS preferred
· Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and web
· Experience with both print and digital media
