Graphic Designer (Onsite)

Essential Duties Include

• Conceptualizes, designs, and executes print, video, animation, and/or digital-based projects using specialized skillsets and established SWBC brand guidelines.
• Prepares art focusing significantly on both meeting customer needs and effective use of resources and budget.
• Provides proofs of these materials to Creative Director, Vice President of Marketing, and/or Marketing Director for approval.
• Works directly with project managers, the Creative Director, Vice President of Marketing, and/or Marketing Director to develop initial layouts, sketches, or strategies to meet the needs of the project or client requests.
• Uses HTML/CSS coding to develop eblasts, landing page designs, and other online/digital projects.
• Works with clients/customers to effectively interpret creative/production needs.
• Collaborates creatively on large projects (tradeshows, large scale video/animation projects, ad campaigns, social media campaigns).
• Writes and edits basic copy and headlines, as appropriate.
• Collaborates with outside vendors, project managers, clients, and other marketing staff to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and within internal standards and processes.
• Provides cost estimates, attends press checks, and approves proofs from outside vendors prior to production of marketing materials when necessary.
• Provides training (if necessary) and support to Marketing Department staff as it relates to graphic design, print production, video/animation, and digital media production.
• Learns new applications, processes, and technologies when necessary to meet design and marketing needs, goals, and trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Marketing, Advertising, Art, Communications, or related field of study from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of graphic design in an agency or corporate environment experience.
• Financial services/insurance/mortgage industry, online, social media advertising, or video production experience is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of principles and practice of graphic design.
• Strong working knowledge of graphic layout and photographic requirements and procedures.
• Strong working knowledge of creating and producing graphic materials using a wide range of media, methods, techniques, and equipment.
• Proficient in graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere and Adobe AfterEffects is a plus.
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS coding.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent time management and personal relationship skills.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Able to handle multiple projects under strict deadlines.
• Able to use basic office equipment, including copy machine, personal computer, and fax.
• Able to type 35 WPM.
• Able to sit for long periods of time performing sedentary activities.
• Able to stand, stoop, and kneel to file for long periods of time.
• Able to push, pull, and lift up to 20 lbs. of files, supplies, documents, or other related items.