Creative Graphic Designer

At Imagine we go beyond print to help our clients deliver game-changing visual communications from concept to delivery that set the standard for our industry. The first step in this process is hiring great employees! Our innovation teams are the most committed, highly experienced artisans in the business. We are committed to delivering high-quality marketing solutions, in every environment and campaign, helping our clients capture the heart, minds, and loyalty of their customers. For more than 30 years, The Imagine Group has established itself as one of the most influential and innovative visual communications companies in the industry.

About the role

The Creative Graphic Designer develops innovative, high-quality graphic designs by conducting research, collaborating with staff and clients, applying creative direction, and delivering world-class visual and user-interaction solutions.

Serves customers by advising, creating, and developing graphic designs, layouts, print and/or web-ready solutions across a variety of mediums to meet client expectations and needs. Completes projects by compiling information, working within established timelines, and providing feedback to the Creative Manager. May partner with sales and clients, as directed, to help set realistic schedules.

Maintains created and supplied files, e-mails, conversations, and info in an organized and standardized filing system. Contributes to operating efficiency and quality by recommending and following new and existing procedures. Verifies creative results by reviewing projects, sales and customer feedback, and conducting audits of design production. Maintains product quality and project consistency by evaluating outcomes, identifying problems, evaluating marketing trends, and anticipating requirements.

May participate in creative research by aligning with client goals and marketing strategies, partnering with Sales to identify solutions, and developing innovative designs, concepts, and presentations. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Advise, create, and develop graphic designs, layouts, print and/or web-ready solutions across a variety of mediums
• Complete projects by compiling information, working within established timelines, and providing feedback to the Creative Manager
• Partner with sales and clients to help set realistic schedules
• Maintain organized and standardized filing systems for created and supplied files, e-mails, conversations, and information
• Recommend and follow new and existing procedures to contribute to operating efficiency and quality
• Verify creative results by reviewing projects, sales and customer feedback, and conducting audits of design production
• Maintain product quality and project consistency by evaluating outcomes, identifying problems, and anticipating requirements
• Participate in creative research by aligning with client goals and marketing strategies, partnering with Sales, and developing innovative designs, concepts, and presentations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or associate’s degree plus two years related experience, or High School diploma with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Solid knowledge of graphics processes and ability to analyze, problem solve, make decisions, schedule, and source
• In-depth knowledge of all Adobe Creative Cloud products for print production
• Understanding of color calibration and Preflight
• Ability to implement page layout and basic design
• Operations skills in graphics, business technology, and logistics of distribution
• Previous experience working in manufacturing and/or print

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience using an ERP system
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)

Skills

• Ability to navigate multiple projects and pivot quickly as needed

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to visually inspect all work for defects
• Manual dexterity for repetitive work

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

The national pay range for this role is $55,000-$65,000. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• Tuition assistance
• Caregiver leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employer/partner discounts