Graphic Designer I

SUMMARY 

Supports the National Employee Benefits communications practice by creating print and digital media for use by sales and service teams. Requires eye for design, consistent adherence to standards, and creative problem solving.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

•    Designs, produces, and manages creation of client and employee-facing templates, benefits guides, postcards, posters, presentations, brochures, announcements, newsletters, flyers, and digital media communications (including HTML email).

•    Translates complex business and communication needs into simple, elegant communications that are effective either in print or on-screen, or both.

•    Understands the importance of brand identity standards and maintains consistency of established standards while pushing to interpret them in inventive and meaningful new ways.

•    Participates and contributes forward-thinking design solutions or ideas during project strategy and/or team brainstorming sessions.

•    Manages production of projects from concept through completion, including coordinating resources with third parties.

•    Stays abreast of new design industry techniques and/or technologies that will result in process improvement.

•    Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information).

•    Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor's Degree in graphic design

Bachelor's Degree in communications, marketing, or advertising with an emphasis in graphic design, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Two (2) or more years experience as a Designer in a corporate or agency environment

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud products (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)

Insurance or healthcare industry experience preferred but not required

SKILLS

Photoshop skills required include: Color correction expertise; photo manipulation (collages, composites, etc.)

Strong understanding of composition and typography

Advanced Word and PowerPoint skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Strong desire for personal achievement, a positive attitude and a passion to be on a growing team

Good problem solving skills and ability to make quick decisions

Ability to articulate ideas and solutions to non-visual colleagues

Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork

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