Graphic Designer II Job at West Cary Group in Richmond

Overview West Cary Group is a full-service, digital marketing and technology agency based in Richmond, Virginia, which services numerous mid-sized local and Fortune 500 clients across a vast array of industries. Hopefully you enjoy the frenetic, dynamic, and exciting environment of a fast-growing firm, because we’re looking for a dynamic Graphic Designer II .

Description Creates final mechanicals with attention to composition, color, typography and visual impact.

Position Summary Creates final mechanicals with attention to composition, color, typography and visual impact.

Role Qualifications Must be able to effectively execute design solutions against a creative brief to meet constraints of cost, time and client needs

Must work well in a team, with printers, copywriters, photographers, proofreaders, other designers, account executives, website designers and marketing specialists

Position Responsibilities Designs and executes mechanicals, based on client specification, brand standards, budget constraints and final format needed for file output

Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and arranges layout based upon specs and aesthetic design concepts

Presents sample to Creative Director for approval

Provides final pre-flight of digital files that are delivered to clients and vendors to ensure the accuracy of the completed project

Reviews proofs from vendors

Uses a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design

Keeps abreast of developments in marketing and advertising environments

Contributes ideas and design artwork to the overall brief

Other duties as assigned

Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Digital Graphic Design, Advertising or Marketing, or 3 to 5 years’ experience in a related field required

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos

Proficient in graphic design software in a Mac environment including Adobe Creative Suite : InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop

Ability to execute files using Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Thinks creatively to produce new ideas

Ability to think visually and to envision a project from beginning to end

Must be able to solve complex problems, make judgments and decisions, and think logically and critically

Ability to multitask while meeting tight deadlines

Produces accurate and high-quality work

Benefits Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Medical / Vision / Dental / Short-Term Disability / Long-Term Disability

Employer paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts : Health / Dependent Care

401(k) matching

Cool people to work with!

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Advertising Services

Location : Richmond, VA

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