Creative Design Specialist
Position Overview
We are seeking a talented Creative Design Specialist to join a collaborative marketing team and support the development of engaging visual content across print and digital channels. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career creative professional with strong design fundamentals who is looking to expand their skills and gain experience across a variety of projects.
Working alongside experienced creative and marketing professionals, the Creative Design Specialist will help execute projects from initial concept through final production. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, organized, receptive to feedback, and comfortable balancing multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and produce high-quality print and digital marketing materials for a variety of campaigns, projects, and business initiatives.
- Develop graphics for social media, email campaigns, websites, presentations, digital advertising, print advertising, promotional materials, and events.
- Update, resize, and adapt existing creative materials for different formats, platforms, and audiences.
- Prepare accurate, production-ready artwork for print and digital applications.
- Follow established brand standards while maintaining consistency in typography, layout, imagery, color, and overall visual presentation.
- Maintain organized design files, templates, imagery, and shared creative assets.
- Collaborate with designers and marketing team members on campaigns, special projects, and ongoing creative needs.
- Participate in brainstorming and concept-development sessions and contribute ideas to the creative process.
- Incorporate creative direction, feedback, and revisions accurately and efficiently.
- Assist with photo editing, image selection, and basic video editing as needed.
- Create visual materials for presentations, advertising campaigns, events, promotional initiatives, and other internal or external communications.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Stay current with design trends, digital creative techniques, and emerging tools that can enhance creative output.
- Assist with additional creative and marketing projects as needed.
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
- 13 years of professional graphic design experience, including internships or comparable hands-on experience.
- Portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals and experience producing polished creative work for print and/or digital applications.
Design & Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
- Strong understanding of typography, layout, visual hierarchy, composition, grid structure, color theory, and imagery.
- Ability to work effectively within established brand guidelines.
- Knowledge of print and digital production requirements, including bleeds, crop marks, image resolution, and color spaces.
- Experience preparing final artwork and files for professional production.
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint preferred.
- Experience with basic video editing, motion graphics, or digital/web graphics is a plus.
Professional Skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize projects and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to receive creative direction and incorporate feedback effectively.
- Creative problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
- Positive, team-oriented approach with a desire to continue developing professionally.
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