at Group O in Milan, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Title: Graphic Designer
Job Location: Milan, IL
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $24.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Job Shift: 1st Shift
Job Category: Marketing
Description:
Responsible for daily assigned graphic production and processes including, but not limited to, creative design concept, implementation, and final output.
Primary Tasks:
- Daily design work utilizing Adobe Creative Cloud specifically InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
- Routine design work utilizing Microsoft products specifically Word and PowerPoint
- Design and develop compelling print and digital content for Group O and its clients within brand requirements/guidelines
- Collaborate with internal departments to determine client needs and ensure the needs/requests of clients are met and completed
- Make final files ready for internal press and/or outside print vendors. Duties include preparing files for print, pre-flighting press ready files, impositioning press files, and ability to work with pre-press software as required
- Utilize creative thinking for design concepts that might be out of scope, brainstorm and follow through with creation of ideas
- Provide professional output of sample files, graphics, and support for presentations and proposals
- Stay abreast of new technology, market trends, software and upgrades
- Learn new software as required, explore options for technology improvement, and provide feedback on current industry trends
Secondary Tasks:
- Collaborative brainstorming amongst the team, providing peer reviews and feedback of work
- Continual learning and support as needed
- Keep work station at optimal performance
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work-related experience in the field
Skills:
- High skill level with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat
- Familiarity with Premiere Pro and/or After Effects
- Strong ability to design in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel
- Ability to multitask and utilize resources to execute tasks within a deadline-oriented environment
- Creative problem solving
- Highly motivated and detail orientated
- Ability to operate both Macintosh and PC platforms as needed
- Equally comfortable working independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team environment
Experience:
- Portfolio work showcasing your talent as a creative visual professional
- Photo and video shooting and editing experience a plus
- Minimum 2-year relevant work history
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
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