• Job Description

  Req#: 23596

  Overview

  The Graphic Designer enhances the team's creativity, quality and collaboration. Always with a "team first" mentality, the Graphic Designer shares our drive to develop branded graphic communications and help advance organizational objectives and sales. Partners with the Director, Content and Design and the Senior Graphic Designers to develop innovative design solutions. Works with moderate supervision and is responsible to make an established range of decisions. Updates Manager on a regular basis.

  Responsibilities

  • Develops creative solutions that meet business partner marketing goals and objectives.
  • Participates in creative brainstorming, theme development and concepts to develop effective strategies for sales and marketing promotions, campaigns and solutions.
  • Is responsible for taking projects through the design cycle - including interacting with business partners, developing timelines, adhering to project schedules and following up with business partners.
  • Collaborates with project managers, writers, designers, vendors and business partners on development of materials.
  • Presents work to business partners professionally, persuasively and purposefully. Pitches concepts in a manner that projects the creative passion of our team while enhancing business partner relationships.
  • Collaborates with Manager, Content and Design and Senior Graphic Designers to develop and maintain corporate brand standards and visual identity guides.
  • Coordinates production aspects of projects with various departments in the enterprise. Oversees quality, including proofing and press checks. Must have a strong understanding of file preparation for production, and four-color offset and digital printing.
  • Collaborates with colleagues to refine processes, create efficiencies and define departmental standards.
  • Proactively pursues self-development on a continual basis.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree Or higher in fine arts, graphic design or related field. - Required
  • Demonstrated willingness to learn from the experience of others.
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships with co-workers and business partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop an understanding of the team's mission and value to organizational objectives.
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects at a time. Meets established deadlines. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated robust design portfolio. Includes examples of creativity, and understanding of layout, design and corporate branding. Work shows original thought and understanding of project objectives.
  • Demonstrated willingness and ability to adjust to multiple demands in a fast-paced environment. Cool under pressure, stays positive.
  • Proven to be a change champion. Approaches challenges with an open mind, bringing innovative solutions that break the status quo.
  • Demonstrated high energy, positive and proactive. High level of professionalism in a corporate environment and maintains ethical standards.
  • Demonstrated approachability - gives extra effort to put others at ease. Shows respect for the views and contributions of others.
  • Advanced knowledge of Adobe software applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Proficient in Mac or Windows operating system.

• About the company

  5 billion as of March 2017. Through its member companies, Western & Southern offers a variety of financial services such as life insurance, annuities, mutual funds and investment management.

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