Visual Communication Designer (Richardson, TX)

ARGO is a leading provider of software and analytics solutions for both the financial services and healthcare industries. ARGO transforms business processes for financial service providers and healthcare organizations using proven business models and software innovation informed by real customer challenges, breakthrough technology, and rich analytics.

About the role

As a visual storyteller, the Visual Communication Designer will bring our vision and strategy to life, working closely with executives and internal teams to create compelling brand narratives through engaging visual concepts and assets. You will guide the processes and requirements for sharing how our technology is making a difference in our customers’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with executive and cross-functional teams to enhance the brand story for both internal and external audiences
• Create data visualizations that are clear and easy to understand
• Design custom graphics, illustrations, and diagrams, as well as find and apply appropriate stock imagery, illustration, and design elements to complement presentation themes and content
• Transform words, ideas, and concepts into illustrations and images
• Organize complex topics by utilizing graphics to classify and simplify information
• Leverage graphics to improve audience comprehension and impact
• Apply best design practices to create slide content for optimal viewing; determine which graphics are best suited for various types of content
• Turn data, concepts, and research into compelling content through presentations while adhering to brand guidelines and design standards
• Effectively manage a wide range of projects simultaneously, by quickly grasping objectives and meeting tight deadlines
• Own the visual aspects of communication, while working closely with copywriters and UI/UX designers
• Translate complex ideas, messages, and data into clear, visual communications that are cohesive with ARGO’s visual identity and brand image

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design, marketing, advertising, fine arts, or a related field
• 3+ years relevant graphic design work experience in presenting a portfolio of work showcasing strong foundation in design principles (typography, color theory, hierarchy, contrast, layout, composition, and grid/alignment)
• Proven exemplary design skills for producing marketing collateral that adheres to design standards, as demonstrated in work portfolio
• Expert proficiency across the full Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Premiere Pro and Elements, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) as well as PowerPoint, MS Word, and WordPress
• Intermediate proficiency in HTML & CSS; PHP required

Skills

• Strong command of the English language, including meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Understanding of marketing communication standards and practices
• Experience with Presentation, Keynote, and/or PowerPoint design, with the ability to articulate and advocate design decisions
• Effective communicator and collaborator, working across various teams with the ability to turn around quality work under tight deadlines
• Proven experience in understanding complex business concepts and effectively designing visual images that concisely communicate key messages
• Demonstrated experience designing identity systems that support corporate brands
• Information gathering skills: understand contemporary information gathering, analysis, specification, design, verification, and management practices
• Information organization skills: structure or classify multiple pieces of information, properly filing assets and source files using a logical, consistent convention
• Synthesis/reorganization skills: reorganize information to improve how it is presented
• Analytical skills: critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, and decompose high-level information into details
• Active learning skills: work with new information to grasp its implications
• Interviewing and questioning skills: talk with individuals and groups about their needs and ask the right questions to uncover essential requirements
• Speaking skills: talk to others to effectively convey information
• Observational skills: validate data obtained via other techniques and expose new areas for information gathering
• Strong time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and self-manage workload
• Highly self-motivated and engaged, bringing sharp problem-solving skills and initiative to every project
• Attention to detail: proofread and thoroughly review all work for accuracy, consistency, and quality before submission or delivery

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a software development environment or the banking industry
• Apply the most appropriate technology for the graphic type or marketing collateral
• Negotiate technical and end-user documentation priorities and resolve conflicts among project stakeholders
• Represent information in graphical forms that augment textual representations
• Translate strategic concepts and ideas into a compelling story
• Experience in animation and motion graphics

Schedule

This is a full-time position based in our Richardson, TX office. Daily physical presence in the office is required for interaction with co-workers, attending meetings, and collaboration on projects.