Specialist, Graphic Design

Ricoh is seeking a Specialist, Graphic Design to help develop and produce complex visual communications across print, digital, and web . This onsite role in Charleston, SC supports a steady flow of projects, from conference and event materials to internal marketing, brochures, publications, and web page designs. You will bring concepts to life, prepare production-ready assets, and collaborate closely with internal and external partners to deliver work that meets quality and design requirements.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and represent Ricoh professionally with internal and client stakeholders.

Apply strong organizational and follow-up skills to support project timelines.

Develop new artistic concepts and translate them into effective visual mediums.

Use InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver on both Mac and PC platforms to create design assets.

Provide graphic consultation and advise on design direction and production needs.

Create production art, including page layout for print, packaging, advertising, point-of-purchase, and digital graphics.

Design and format multipage documents using style sheets and style mapping .

Stay current on industry thinking, new ideas, and emerging technologies to support better outcomes.

Use innovation to redefine a design brief while meeting constraints related to cost, time, and client needs .

Adhere to legal requirements relating to duplication, printing, software, and fonts .

Meet production schedules and deadlines, including review of proofs and coordination with printers.

Consult with clients and staff to identify graphic needs, budget constraints, and reasonable deadlines; serve as a liaison between clients and printers/publishers.

Manage asset-related workflows, including familiarity with asset management technologies and the ability to manage libraries.

May coordinate and lead the work of other designers.

Create and conceptualize property identities using logos, layout, and color palette .

Complete other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of related job experience.

4-year college degree (Design) preferred , or other related coursework/certificates or equivalent years of related work experience.

Intermediate to advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills.

Proven abilities in design and layout , including use of desktop publishing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Suite .

Print production experience preferred ; project management experience preferred .

Ability to work in a team environment while maintaining positive, productive relationships with co-workers, management, sales, and production departments.

Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing situations.

Ability to perform repetitive work while maintaining quality and output standards according to set procedures, sequence, or pace.

Attention to detail , creativity, and flexibility.

Deadline-oriented approach to deliverables.

Position Profile
In this role, you will develop and design complex multimedia visual communications , including materials that may require very short turnaround times such as conference or event deliverables, internal marketing items, brochures, publications, and web page designs . You will develop visual concepts that satisfy customer needs, prepare designs for print, Web, or multimedia products, and specify production techniques and materials. Responsibilities include selecting fonts and creating title hierarchies, following style manuals or corporate standards when provided, creating layouts, and creating or editing illustrations and photographs while determining how graphic elements are used.

Working Conditions

Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise.

Requires internal and external contact with customers, agencies, vendors, and the general public.

Work may involve physical tasks such as walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting or carrying objects that could weigh up to 50 lbs (for example, papers, books, files, and small parts).

Requires moderate dexterity , including regular use of tools and skills such as calculator, keyboard, hand tools, and eye/hand coordination.

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