Graphic/Web Designer

The Graphic/Web Designer supports Matthews Memorialization's Marketing Communications team by producing high-impact print and digital assets for B2B marketing programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the layout, design, and production of print and digital projects, though this role will primarily support print, there will be opportunity to support digital projects
• Support stylistic and artistic direction of all project and marketing work products, including print collateral, print advertisements, email campaign communications, trade show and other information graphics
• Creation and refinement of conceptual design options for review and selection by supervisors
• Selects appropriate images for all projects and digitally retouches them to achieve desired changes and/or look
• Ensures all projects adhere to corporate brand identity
• Updates designs for existing items as requested by Marketing Manager
• Works closely with Marketing Communications team members to understand departmental and organizational priorities and acts accordingly
• Works with external resources including printers to provide direction for outsourced projects
• Maintain design skills to remain current with latest design programs and trends
• Contribute to the department’s learning culture by bringing new ideas and design the best practices for discussion
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Art or related field
• 4+ years of previous graphic and web design experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, primarily InDesign and Photoshop
• Proficiency with video editing software a plus
• Proficiency with Salesforce.com and Pardot email program a plus
• 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 senior management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

Key Skills

• Proficient with MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, primarily InDesign and Photoshop
• Proficiency with video editing software a plus
• Proficiency with Salesforce.com and Pardot email program a plus
• 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