Graphic Designer (Early Career)

Columbus, OH 445 Hutchinson Ave Suite 540 Columbus, OH 43235, USA

Responsibilities

Develop and apply knowledge of the visual brand assets, tools, templates and processes.

Support document layout, graphic and illustration development and revisions for pursuits, presentations, and deliverables.

Support slide formatting, interview graphics, animation and revisions for interviews and presentations.

Conduct reviews of final layouts, slides and graphics to suggest improvements and brand compliance.

Leverage existing or previously developed graphics that can be modified for current needs.

Strive for zero tolerance of errors when editing, proofing or spell checking. Schedule time for a senior design review when applicable.

Attend team workload meetings and communicate project status and availability to graphic design project leads and supervisors.

Effectively manage and prioritize multiple deadlines simultaneously, with help as needed.

Adhere to expectations for level of effort, or budgeted hours on all projects.

Communicate effectively with design leads on schedule, revisions, and graphic needs through project completion.

Seek open design critique from senior-level team members and proactively ask for ways to continue to improve, explore resources, follow processes and guidelines. Ask questions when uncertainty arises.

Follow Creative Services standard practices, including standard file structure; project ticket requests; sharing best products, knowledge, and expertise, and actively contributing to Closeout process as defined by the Creative Services design community.

Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Skills & Competencies

Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).

Able to coordinate and manage multiple tasks and excel in a fast-paced work environment while meeting deadlines.

Able to spot mistakes in work and ask for spot-check during review phases.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work with various departments to resolve challenges.

Desire to learn with a positive, collaborative, solution-seeking attitude.

High sense of personal responsibility and accountability.

Required Experience

Typically, a minimum of 0-2 years of Graphic Design or related experience is required.

Experience in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Preferred Experience

Prior experience and proficiency using Adobe Illustrator or experience creating and manipulating illustrations for marketing materials.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, or related field, or equivalent experience is required.

Salary Range
The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $22.50 - $27.90

Location B: $24.50 - $30.80

Benefits & Compensation
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance.

Pre-Employment Requirements
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

EEO Statement
Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

Equal Opportunity Notice
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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