Sr Graphic Designer

POSITION SUMMARY

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads, interprets and designs visual communication deliverables.
• Consults with Graphic Design team on artwork or product plans, vision, layout and production.
• Utilizes graphic software to design and product finished artwork or product.
• Interfaces directly with the customer to edit and revise artwork as needed to produce a quality product.
• Prioritizes work orders, expediting orders that must be filled immediately.
• Ensures consistency of design with production, brand and quality standards.
• Verifies customer order size and written instructions match customer artwork.
• Examines the accuracy of the orders before processing.
• Proofreads/inspects the accuracy of completed work.
• Tracks and reports on all graphic work being completed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts, Art or related field
•    Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred
•    4+ years of previous graphic design experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
•    Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
•    Proficient in Adobe Photo-Shop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, and Omax Software. Mac experience preferred.
•    Experience with other design software. CNC Routing software experience preferred.
•    High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
•    Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
•    Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
•    Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
•    Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
•    Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
•    Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
•    Ability to work overtime as necessary. 

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

•    Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.  
•    Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
•    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.