Mediabistro logo
job logo

Specialist, Graphic Design

Ricoh USA, Inc. · Columbia, SC, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

POSITION PROFILE Develops and designs complex, multimedia visual communications, sometimes on very short deadlines, such as conference/event materials, internal marketing materials, brochures, publications, and Web page designs. The individual develops visual concepts that satisfy customer needs, prepares these designs for print, Web, or multimedia products, specifying production techniques and materials. Responsible for: selecting fonts and creating a hierarchy of titles; following style manuals or corporate standards if provided; creating layouts; creating/editing illustrations and photographs and deciding how graphic elements are used.
Job Description Specialist, Graphic Design POSITION PROFILE Develops and designs complex, multimedia visual communications, sometimes on very short deadlines, such as conference/event materials, internal marketing materials, brochures, publications, and Web page designs. The individual develops visual concepts that satisfy customer needs, prepares these designs for print, Web, or multimedia products, specifying production techniques and materials. Responsible for: selecting fonts and creating a hierarchy of titles; following style manuals or corporate standards if provided; creating layouts; creating/editing illustrations and photographs and deciding how graphic elements are used.
Job Duties And Responsibilities Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and represents RICOH in a professional manner.
Strong Organizational/customer service/follow up skills
Develops new artistic concepts into the visual medium
Design work with expertise in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver in Mac and PC platform
Provides graphic consultation
Provides strong customer service to internal and client stakeholders
Responsible for production art including page layout to produce print, packaging, advertising, point-of-purchase, and digital graphics
Meets customer quality and design requirements
Design and format multipage documents using style sheets and style mapping
Stays knowledgeable of industry thinking, new ideas, and technologies
Uses innovation to redefine a design brief and meet the constraints of cost, time and client need
Adheres to legal requirements relating to duplication, printing, software, and fonts.
Adheres to production schedules and deadlines.
Consults with clients and staff to identify their graphic needs, budget constraints, and reasonable deadlines for the project; serves as a liaison between the client and printers/publishers.
Reviews proofs and works with printers on the production of printed material.
Familiar with asset management technologies and the ability to manage libraries
May coordinate and lead the work of other designers.
Creates and conceptualizes property identities using logos, layout, and color palette.
Other tasks as assigned.
Typically Required 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 design and layout abilities
Requires a minimum of three years of related job experience
Print production experience preferred
Project management experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Graphic design and layout skills
Ability to use desktop publishing tools, specifically Adobe Creative Suite & Microsoft Suite
Must be able to work in a team environment by maintaining positive, productive relationships with co-workers, management, sales, and production departments.
Must be able to adapt to changing situations and be flexible.
Must be able to perform repetitive work by continuously executing different tasks according to set procedures, sequence, or pace while maintaining quality and output standards.
Attention to detail
Creativity and flexibility
Deadline-oriented
WORKING CONDITIONS, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation, and a normal range of temperature and noise level
Requires internal contact within the department and with other corporate personnel, and external contact with customers, agencies, vendors, etc. and General Public
Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve the problem.
Physical effort is required, such as walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects could weigh up to 50 lbs (e.g., papers, books, files, and small parts, etc.)
Requires moderate dexterity; regular application of basic skills (calculator, keyboard, hand tools, and eye/hand coordination)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.
About Us Come Create at Ricoh:
If you are seeking a team driven by passion and purpose, come create with us at Ricoh. We are a team of information seekers and customer-obsessed collaborators who aspire to deliver the services, solutions, and technologies that empower business success. We are looking for talented, inspired individuals to join us to help drive high-performance team and our commitment to excellence.
Ricoh is an integrated solutions provider and partner that connects people and technology, creates outstanding customer experiences, and delivers innovation for businesses worldwide. We empower digital workplaces by enabling individuals to work smarter from any location and harness the power of information—how it is collected, stored, managed, and shared—to unlock the potential in every organization. We deliver services and technologies that inspire our customers’ success and guide them toward a better and more sustainable future. If you are seeking a purpose-driven and passionate team, come create with us, and help drive our high-performance culture of excellence into tomorrow.
Invest In Yourself Choose from a broad selection of medical, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
Contribute to your financial security with Retirement Savings Plan (401K), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) investments.
Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs.
Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually
Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness, and ongoing personal and professional development.
JOB INFO Job Identification : 8672
Job Category : Digital Services & Delivery
Posting Date : 2026-10-07T17:30:40+00:00
Degree Level : High School Graduate
Job Schedule : Full time
Locations : Charleston, SC, United States
Driving requirements : Non-driver
Sign-on Bonus : No

#J-18808-Ljbffr