Graphic Designer

Smarter HR Solutions

Houston, TX

Expired: May 03, 2024 Applications are no longer accepted.

$25 to $27 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description
Job Title: Graphic Designer

Type of Job: Contract (Full-Time)

Schedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Mon - Fri)

Pay: $25 - $27/hour

Location: Houston, TX 77002 (In-Person)

Smarter HR Solutions is currently seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join our Marketing & Communications client's creative team! The ideal candidate will be proficient in various design software and have a keen eye for detail and creativity.

Position Summary

Under direct supervision of the Marketing & Communications Director, the Graphic Designer is responsible for:

Creating and maintaining high quality print and digital marketing materials for the organization.
Provide the graphic design for projects, including planning, implementing, or supervising the design, illustration, and production.
Utilize a wide variety of graphic software, graphic techniques, desktop publishing techniques, production equipment, and supplies to prepare and/or design layouts and produce graphic materials; determines composition, views, and perspective necessary for functional and aesthetic presentation.
Assist in the creation, design, and implementation of social media and website content.
Conceptualize, plan, and develop concepts for a variety of graphic design, marketing, and web graphic design as required.
Develop graphics and layouts for marketing materials to include print & digital advertising, invites, brochures, exhibitions & display graphics, corporate branding and other marketing collateral.
Utilize a wide variety of graphic software, graphic techniques, desktop publishing techniques, production equipment, and supplies to prepare and/or design layouts and produce graphic materials; determines composition, views, and perspective necessary for functional and aesthetic presentation.
Participate in the design and development of social media, website, and potentially intranet sites.
Provide graphic art direction, creative input throughout the marketing and branding processes and works with the communications team in determining the most effective and efficient method to achieve their communication goals and objectives.
Manage the print production process with printers, including soliciting bids from print vendors, preparing, and delivering design files, and performing press checks
Graphically proof and perform quality reviews of all assigned projects including reviews of the overall design of documents and materials, typesetting, content, and images.
Ensure standards are established and implemented for all graphic media.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Creative thinker with a strong eye for design.
Experience in creating newsletters, posters, invitations and websites.
Ability to absorb and apply constructive feedback from peers and clients with a professional approach and flexibility.
Proficient knowledge in Adobe Creative suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Must have strong attention to detail and able to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Strong writing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Proficiency using Microsoft Suite.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or related field.

Experience

Three (3) years of experience in a directly related field, REQUIRED.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Adobe Illustrator and Adobe After Effects.
Experience with typesetting, web design, and content management systems.
Familiarity with InVision for prototyping.
Knowledge of motion graphics and digital design.
Strong portfolio showcasing creative design projects.
Excellent communication skills to present and explain design concepts.

Work Environment

The job is performed in a professional office environment and is sedentary work.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Requirements

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. The job is sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Schedule

Full-time; Monday - Friday; 8AM-5PM
Weekends and Evening when required.
May include a flexible/hybrid work schedule which will be determined at the Manager's discretion.

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Smarter HR Solutions is an Equal Opportunity employer.