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Graphic Designer

GP Creative, Columbus, OH, USA

Pay: $42,500-$52,500/yr

Job type: Full Time


Company Description

GP Creative specializes in helping communities express their brand, tell their story, and build meaningful relationships through creative media such as photography, videography, websites, and design. Rooted in values like grace, peace, kindness, and communication, our team is committed to delivering solutions that make a positive impact. We focus on creating a satisfying journey for our clients while fostering stewardship both within our team and in the communities we serve.


Design & Web Team 

GP Creative is seeking an experienced Designer to join our Design and Web team. The ideal candidate possesses a passion for design, a keen eye for detail, and a strong ability to transform ideas into visually stunning creations. A passion for mission-minded work is crucial, and self-motivation and ability to work with little oversight is a must.This role serves as both lead designer and project leader on assigned work, responsible for guiding projects from initial concept through final delivery while maintaining clear, proactive communication with clients and teammates throughout the process. 


JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the Design & Web team, this designer is responsible for collaborating with GPC teammates and clients to carry projects from creative development through to final completion. This position includes the process of visualizing and creating graphics, logos, layouts, photos, and web. The Designer shapes the visual aspects of brands, print material, social graphics, and is responsible for managing projects and at times communicating with clients. 


REPORTS TO: Design & Web Lead


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

(The following list of duties is not all-inclusive but describes the general nature of the job 

and its requirements. Duties and responsibilities may be changed at any time.) 

  • Discovery & Development: 
  • Connect with new and existing clients to build relationships, determine their content and marketing needs, and present the value of working with GP Creative
  • Strategize and coordinate a plan for development execution, serving as a project lead, manager, and/or creative lead as assigned
  • Design:
  • Create designs within the project requirements and specifications, while remaining within the project deadline and budget requirements
  • Develop graphics, logos and other designs using software or by hand, ensuring final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
  • Work with GPC project leaders, managers, and clients to produce final design, and make amendments to designs after feedback, and test graphics across various media
  • Web
  • Manage and build websites according to development plan, including wireframes, strategic layout and aesthetics
  • Meet with clients to review website drafts and/or refine their designs


SKILLS + PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Ability to remain organized while managing several projects simultaneously
  • Very creative and innovative mindset and workflow
  • Proven ability and experience in graphic design and visual media for web and print
  • Team player with a consistent positive attitude
  • Ability to recognize needs and implement solutions with little oversight; self-motivated
  • Knowledge of the Adobe Suite, Wix website and comparable softwares
  • Proven experience leading design projects from start to finish

  • EXPECTATIONS AND COMPENSATION

    • This position is to constitute one full-time exempt position, approximately 40 hours per week 
    • Benefits include flexible vacation policy, parental leave, casual attire and relaxed work environment, medical/dental/vision plans available, and company cell phone plan
    • Hybrid work environment with mixture of virtual and in-person responsibilities
    • Annual starting salary of $42,500 - $52,500