Graphic Designer'We are HG' is more than a URL, it's a promise: A commitment that you'll partner with a team of marketing professionals who love what they do, and who they do it with. Each tactic we touch reflects our mission to positively impact the hearts, minds and environments of our communities.Location: Grand Rapids, MIEmployment Type: Full-Time with BenefitsWork Arrangement: HybridAbout You / What You'll Need + Position SpecificsGeneral Purpose and Scope: The Graphic Designer! This person will be responsible for designing and delivering graphic designs across several mediums to our clients.
This person will work collaboratively with our design, creative, and account team to determine the design specs and, generally, design multiple concepts to be used in a single or wide array of mediums.Responsibilities:Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a projectAdvise clients on strategies to reach a particular audienceDetermine the message the design should portrayDevelop graphics and visual or audio images for product illustrations, logos, and websitesCreate designs either by hand or using computer software packagesSelect colors, images, text style, and layoutPresent the design to clients or the art directorIncorporate changes recommended by the clients into the final designReview designs for errors before printing or publishing themScope of Decision-Making Authority: Individual will work closely with the agency design team to collaborate on the design and development of creative projects running through Highland Group. The degree of empowerment for day-to-day decisions will increase as the employee gains familiarity with projects, clients, and teams. For assigned clients, individuals own primary client contact and will drive projects under the supervision of the Digital Director.
Individuals will need to understand and elevate issues as necessary.Preferred QualificationsEducation:The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree or a minimum of two years of commercial design/work experience.Work Experience:Comfortable working under limited supervision, with sometimes tight and changing deadlinesAgency or service-oriented business experience a plusSkills and Knowledge:Comfortable working in a Mac environmentHave a working knowledge of commercial design processesWorking knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop and InDesignSkilled at problem-solving through graphic designTeam collaboration and comfortable working with othersWorks at developing strong relationships and communication skillsBehavioral Requirements:Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to organize and prioritize work; strong attention to detailStrong graphic design skills, ability to work/think through projects with ease and efficiencyAbility to be responsive and able to collaborate on client-related web development solutionsSupports team-based and collaborative work environmentSets goals and makes continuous progress at personally growing and developing professional knowledge and skillsInitiates action by responding quickly, taking independent action, and going "above and beyond."