Graphic Designer/ Mid-Level Graphic Designer (TEMPORARY to FULL TIME)

About the role

Carbonate is a national creative agency specializing in food, beverage, restaurants, hotels & hospitality tech. We work with a range of clients to build, reinvigorate, and grow brands with a focus on crafting thoughtful and impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Thinking & Analytical Abilities
• Create compelling assets for a variety of client projects including brand identity systems, printed materials, marketing material, and digital content including web design, image editing, emails, and social media content
• Regularly present compelling concepts that find ways to go above and beyond the minimum requirements of a project in order to find design solutions that deliver exceptional results
• Works collaboratively on projects with various team members, yet is also able to execute work independently
• Identifies and initiates problem-solving when working through projects
• Displays strategic thinking and exceptional problem-solving skills using judgment, past experience, and knowledge to find the right solutions
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud platforms and Figma and skilled in typography, layout, and hierarchy
• Has a deep understanding of basic print and production methods, and materials, and is able to lead print production projects from idea to execution
• Meticulous attention to detail; ensures all files are organized and succinct, appropriate for client turnover and subsequent use
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication and organizational skills
• Highly productive and efficient in time management
• Possesses a basic understanding of how the web development process works and stays up to date on best practices for various desktop and mobile design requirements
• Builds positive relationships within the team by preparing for and actively participating in agency meetings, project check-ins, and reviews as a team member and support to senior managers, directors, and agency president
• Demonstrates interest and ability to work directly with clients as a project lead when appropriate
• Buys out the best in others by interacting with colleagues and clients in a positive and professional manner
• Rises to challenges set by senior team members with ambition and a clear understanding of opportunities and goals
• Able to handle multiple design projects simultaneously, keep track of deadlines and handle a fast-paced work environment
• Displays a strong sense of professionalism, ownership, and accountability
• Proactively raises concerns in a timely fashion so that action can be taken to solve potential issues
• Proactively checks in with supervisor on project status
• Participates in project tracking activities including time reporting, updating status reports, material sourcing sheets, meeting agendas, summaries, audits, etc.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or commercial art-related equivalent
• Portfolio that demonstrates design ability
• Prior agency experience preferred
• Motion and web experience highly desirable
• Hospitality-related experience highly desirable

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401K with company match (up to 4%)
• PTO & Company Holidays
• $500 annual educational stipend
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• New business incentive

Schedule

This is a contract position with the potential to transition into a full-time role based on performance, business needs, and overall workload. This position reports to the Senior Director of Creative Services.

Pay

$50,000 - $62,500 per year

Application

To apply, please submit your Resume & Portfolio. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered. Candidates must be based in Ohio.