Graphic designer - 7-2012-corp

Department: Sales and Marketing - Communications
Status: Full-Time, Exempt

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The primary role of the Graphic Designer is to support the Communications team in continuing to build Trion’s award-winning communications practice to serve our growing list of clients. In addition to helping develop the practice, this person will act as “art director” for all graphic design projects in both print and electronic media—creating, managing, and overseeing the design and layout for all external client projects, marketing campaigns, and presentations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Develop creative and compelling graphic design concepts and materials (e.g., posters, postcards, enrollment guides, newsletters, brochures, presentations, etc. for online, print, web, and multimedia) that meet our client needs and objectives.
• Work with clients to provide consultative expertise with regards to developing, managing, and executing design strategies; respond to their related inquiries, concerns, and requests.
• Translate clients’ style preferences and guidelines into quality visual designs that help them meet their communications objectives.
• Ensure that all design projects and workflows follow defined group processes.
• Partner with Trion IT department to register all design software with the product vendor, ensure that license agreements are all in good standing, and obtain and install software upgrades as needed.
• Build and maintain leading-edge web design and other multimedia capability in-house.
• Assist with managing design expenses to budget.
• Educate internal team on new and emerging media and technology; establish view of appropriate use of new technologies and applications.
• Create designated composites for templates as appropriate by defining form, features, and attraction; explore alternative designs; revises designs.
• Prepare design layouts using current graphic design software; prepare documents to meet local production specifications.
• Develop a process for storing, maintaining, and archiving graphics and client design projects.
• Research typefaces, color palettes, photography, and the impact of primary and secondary graphic elements as appropriate.
• Maintain a schedule for meeting deadlines, aligning due dates with project deadlines.
• Manage external vendors (e.g., production) to ensure they complete their work on time and budget, and meet quality expectations.
• Provide design support for internal training materials and external marketing materials, proposals and presentations promoting the Practice.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications, marketing, advertising, multi-media or related field required
• Continuing education in designing for both web and print media.
• A Minimum of 5 years of experience in both graphic design including web design, preferably for a professional services firm; experience in employee benefits communications, health and welfare benefits industry, or related field developing campaigns and servicing clients a plus.
• Experience in crafting and presenting strategic designs that support market positioning and communications goals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of current graphic design software, including InDesign, QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Flash, Captivate, Front Page and Dreamweaver. Experience with Final Cut Pro, Audacity, Sound Forge, EBook Creator a plus.
• Solid graphic design and layout acumen—can balance goal of delivering the “ultimate” product that meets the clients’ communications needs with the need to meet project deadlines within budget.
• Comfortable working on Mac and PC platforms.
• Demonstrates effective project and time management with a focus on customer service.
• Understands complex print production methods and ensures designs can be produced cost effectively on standard printing equipment.
• Communicates effectively, works well with senior-level practitioners and colleagues, and collaborates well with coworkers and subject matter experts.
• Demonstrates technical expertise in design software and hardware installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting with outside vendor support.
• Works independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of accuracy; able to multitask, prioritize workload, and oversee day-to-day projects and timelines.
• Excellent project management and verbal communication skills; proficiency in writing and social media a plus.
• Some client service experience.
• Must be creative, organized, detail oriented and deadline focused.
• Proficient in basic administrative tasks and office functions.
• Self-starter and creative thinker.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
• Frequently required to sit; speak or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and reach with hands and arms;
• Occasionally required to stand and walk;
• Extensive use of computer and keyboard and viewing of computer screen is required;
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Other working conditions are normal for an office environment.

WORK LOCATION AND HOURS

• Work is typically performed either on site at Trion’ Conshohocken office, or at various customer/Trion locations as required.
• Must be able to work additional hours during peak periods.

TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume, along with salary requirements to careers[at]trion.com.