Graphic Designer at Smart Partners

Responsibilities

• Design visual content for print and digital applications that is on-brand, reinforces our status and reputation, and is appropriate for our various audiences;
• Design and layout of materials for internal communications and engagement with our board of directors;
• Design and layout of essential business materials (e.g. business cards, presentations);
• Create infographics and presentation materials to simplify communication of complex concepts and data;
• Work autonomously and develop high-quality concepts with minimal instruction;
• Assist team in developing and executing communications plans;
• Provide technical support for design related efforts;
• Optimize graphics content for social media platforms;
• Maintain organized content files, and help to organize and archive existing graphics files;
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Graphic Design, or a relevant field, or demonstrated success in relevant professional fields;
• Minimum of 3 years related professional experience in a production environment;
• Strong visual communications skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts and data through images;
• Solid verbal and written communication skills;
• Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (mainly InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, and Photoshop), Microsoft Office, DropBox, and G Suite;
• Familiarity with best practices for graphics on social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram);
• Technically proficient with the ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve;
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues;
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines;
• Flexibility in working with new issues, topics, and approaches.