Graphic Designer: Job Description
Revised 2/3/2010

Overview
We are seeking a full-time Graphic Designer to join our creative team. The Graphic Designer should possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, a “can-do” attitude and the ability to thrive within a multi-disciplinary team under extremely tight deadlines. The ideal candidate must be an original thinker and team player capable of conceiving creative concepts and translating them into a visual format. Impeccable attention to detail is essential, combined with a strong working knowledge and usability of design-related applications including Adobe Creative Suite.  The Graphic Designer should thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and enthusiastically contribute his or her talents to a dynamic and talented team.

Personality

  • Passionate about design and advertising
  • Enjoys collaborating with other creative people
  • Organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented
  • Creative team player
  • Positive “can-do” attitude
  • Loves a good challenge

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate, design, and produce visual solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives
  • Provide quality assurance on creative deliverables
  • Build and maintain a strong team rapport with creative team personnel, clients, and project managers

Skills

  • Excellent planning, execution and organizational skills
  • Keen ability to work independently and prioritize workload under tight deadlines
  • Solutions oriented thinker with strong decision making skills
  • Expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite
  • Efficient time management without compromising creativity

Requirements

  • Strong design portfolio (preferably with the following: illustration in both electronic and traditional media)
  • Ability to articulate creative ideas
  • Flexible and capable of juggling many projects, while meeting demanding deadlines with acute attention to detail
  • Solid working knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Capable of diverse design styles
  • Must be familiar with preparing files for prepress output
  • Open and receptive to constructive criticism and critique

Education/Experience

  • Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years professional work experience, preferably in an agency or creative environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study from a four-year college or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What We Offer

  • A competitive base, benefits and fun atmosphere.
  • A few good jokes.
  • Fast paced work environment.
  • Opportunity for growth, experience and learning.

INSTRUCTIONS & SELECTION PROCESS
Interested applicants: To be considered, please email your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs@art4orm.com. We will only be able to respond to those candidates who most closely meet our criteria. Start date slated for late February.
Please, no phone inquiries.