Graphic Designer Artist - Print Services

Job Description

Job Purpose or Objective(s):

Design and produce print and digital marketing pieces to communicate the brand message to the intended audience. You will report to the Art Director.

Location : Durant

Schedule : Regular/Full-Time - 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday

Wage access is an option for this position.

Primary Tasks:

1. You will meet with a senior designer or art director to determine the scope and creative direction for design projects.

2. Collaborate with the art director to establish strategies to reach the correct audience for design projects.

3. You will collaborate as part of a creative team with copywriters, art directors, senior designers, and production artists to complete projects from initial concept to a final produced piece.

4. Ensure all design and messaging aligns with the brand.

5. You will develop graphics for an array of media, including: logos, brochures, billboards, posters, trade show graphics, point of sale, packaging, digital assets and websites.

6. Pitch design options to the Creative Director for presentation to the client.

7. You will incorporate changes recommended by the art director or clients until the final design is approved.

8. Review collateral done by Production Artists for accuracy before printing or posting.

9. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Technical or Associate Degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communications or 2 years of directly related experience in lieu of education

• Expert user on a Mac computer

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat

• Knowledge of principles of design, including layout, typography, color, balance, composition and current design trends

• Familiarity with production requirements and working with outside vendors

• Experience to work constructively under stress

• Ability to apply and enforce style/brand guidelines

• Three (3) years' experience as a graphic designer with experience in advertising in a design and production environment

Responsibilities

1. You will meet with a senior designer or art director to determine the scope and creative direction for design projects.

2. Collaborate with the art director to establish strategies to reach the correct audience for design projects.

3. You will collaborate as part of a creative team with copywriters, art directors, senior designers, and production artists to complete projects from initial concept to a final produced piece.

4. Ensure all design and messaging aligns with the brand.

5. You will develop graphics for an array of media, including: logos, brochures, billboards, posters, trade show graphics, point of sale, packaging, digital assets and websites.

6. Pitch design options to the Creative Director for presentation to the client.

7. You will incorporate changes recommended by the art director or clients until the final design is approved.

8. Review collateral done by Production Artists for accuracy before printing or posting.

9. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Technical or Associate Degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communications or 2 years of directly related experience in lieu of education

• Expert user on a Mac computer

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat

• Knowledge of principles of design, including layout, typography, color, balance, composition and current design trends

• Familiarity with production requirements and working with outside vendors

• Experience to work constructively under stress

• Ability to apply and enforce style/brand guidelines

• Three (3) years' experience as a graphic designer with experience in advertising in a design and production environment

About Us

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits
Free gym membership
Free access to employee health clinic
Free lunch for casino & resort associates
Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
Pet insurance
Paid vacation / sick time
Medical / Dental / Vision
401(K) with company match
College tuition reimbursement
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
Employee assistance program
Employee prescription program
CNO Paid Life Insurance
Teladoc
On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
On Site Mammogram Services
Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
Maternity Care Program
(Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)
CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.

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