The Associate, Graphic Designer will work closely with marketing and business stakeholders and will play a key role in developing and executing creative programs that support our global operations, shaping the visual identity of our brand and enhancing our communication efforts.
You will be responsible for producing experiential event assets and event-related marketing materials, such as signage, booth materials, marketing sheets, program guides, digital screens and more. You will collaborate with Production, Strategy and Marketing teams to develop print and digital creative solutions for event-related marketing assets and programs.
Responsibilities:
- Work within Masterbrand requirements to design high-quality and innovative creative, including, but not limited to: event-related materials—such as invitations, signage and printed programs—advertising; brochures; sales aids; etc.
- Present creative solutions that meet brand standards with the ability to provide the supporting rationale
- Synthesize/Interpret design feedback from multiple stakeholders
- Own the creative process through concept, design, production and delivery
- Articulate and present creative concepts clearly
- Work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and vendors
- Manage project schedules and vendor relationships
- Motivate internal and external stakeholders and partners to ensure that the project maintains momentum
- Solve potential challenges to the program’s success promptly
- Champion and follow accessibility/ADA guidelines
Qualifications:
- BFA in graphic design or similar discipline
- 4+ years of corporate or agency design experience
- Proficiency working on Mac and PC operating platforms
- Expert design sensibility and principles with strong design ability in layout, composition, typography and color usage
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite required
- Demonstrated ability to create animated graphics and backgrounds in Adobe After Effects
- Print production skills, including preparing print-ready files
- Ability to set up and work with style sheets in various programs
- Ability to maintain proper organization of all projects and files for reformatting, archiving and auditing purposes
- Strong interpersonal skills and positive work ethic with the skill to take and share professional feedback
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to clearly communicate direction to the internal teams, vendors and agencies
- Excellent project and time management skills with the capability to work concurrently on multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Excellent client-facing skills, team focused and comfortable collaborating with multiple stakeholders
- Ability to work locally, both on- and off-site
- Strategic creative thinker
- Detail-oriented and can review his/her own work carefully
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently