Graphic Designer

The Graphic Designer will lead the development and implementation of creative assets while managing complex projects from conception to completion. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective visual communication and brand consistency.

Responsibilities

• Brand and Visual Identity Management: Drive the development and evolution of brand visual identity, ensure consistency and cohesiveness across all media and platforms, steer the creation and maintenance of visual elements, develop and refine comprehensive brand guidelines, facilitate the organization and accessibility of digital assets
• Design Development: Develop high-impact printed materials, design user interfaces (UI) for websites, create and guide the development of branding elements, lead the creation of engaging graphics for social media platforms, design and oversee visually appealing email templates, develop custom graphics, icons, and illustrations, conceptualize and create advanced animations and motion graphics, innovate and design interactive elements for websites and apps, art direction for video/photography
• Leadership and Collaboration: Report to and collaborate with the Manager, Creative, provide leadership and mentorship to junior designers, collaborate closely with Brand Marketing teams and other stakeholders, lead brainstorming sessions and creative concept development, present design concepts and ideas to internal stakeholders
• Project Management: Work closely with C&D Project Manager, provide support in estimating hours required for various projects, conduct thorough reviews and quality checks
• Innovation and Trend Awareness: Stay at the forefront of design trends and technologies, continuously seek innovative ways to enhance visual communication, drive creative innovation and encourage a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements

• Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision, goals and values of VEIC
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field, with 5+ years of professional design experience or a comparable combination of education and experience
• A robust creative portfolio showcasing advanced design skills, creative solutions, and strategic thinking
• Expert understanding of graphic design principles and techniques, including color theory, typography, visual hierarchy, and information visualization, and presentation design
• Proficiency in designing for accessibility and inclusive design principles
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other design tools
• Extensive experience developing and maintaining brand guidelines, custom graphics, illustrations, and icons
• Proven track record in designing both print and digital assets, including brochures, posters, packaging, websites, emails, and digital advertisements
• Exceptional project management skills with a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within scope
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to articulate creative concepts and present ideas effectively
• Experience working in both Mac and PC environments
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, growing environment, with a proactive and adaptable approach to challenges and changes

Key Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Figma
• Graphic design principles and techniques
• Designing for accessibility and inclusive design principles
• Project management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Articulating creative concepts and presenting ideas effectively
• Experience working in both Mac and PC environments

Benefits

• Full range of medical benefits
• 403(b) eligibility with match
• Combined Time Off (CTO)
• Care and Concern leave
• Parental leave
• Wellbeing benefit
• A community service day
• Eight paid holidays