PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Designs and produces art and copy layouts for material to be presented by visual communications media, such as books, magazines, newspapers, video, electronic media, packaging, branding & web design.
• Collaborate with creative team, internal account teams to develop creative solutions and then translate those solutions through a variety of channels.
• Work with the project manager to create accurate time estimations and deliver projects on-time.
• Stay current on industry trends.
• Mentor other designers (junior staff, freelance, interns, etc.)
• Maintain quality check on all design pieces.
• Manage production of all print pieces from conception to completion.
• Proactively recommend creative communications and ideas for client projects.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE
• Must be able to work independently & within a team.
• Undergraduate degree in graphic design preferable.
• Must be creative, innovative and have a strong sense of design.
• Excellent presentation skills. Ability to present designs, brainstorm and discuss ideas.
• Extensive experience in graphic design, 5 years minimum.
• Highly organized, able to manage time well; must be able to handle direction of multiple pieces and programs simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative, client-oriented spirit.
• Detail oriented with understanding of big picture design solutions.
• Power user of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat)
• Second string’ skills (eg film, editing, flash, 3D packages, photography, etc) an advantage.