Graphic Designer

Description:

Position Summary: At Kingscott, we see graphic design as visual storytelling that engages, informs, and inspires. We're looking for a talented graphic designer and content creator who can take concepts and ideas and create content including visual representations, in both print and electronic media. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable including projects that include creative design as well as proposal layout designs. Collaborating with multiple teams across the company, the graphic designer/content creator should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of branding, marketing and content creation and be able to find the right style and layout for every project. Must have desire to work collaboratively with the marketing and business development team on overlapping projects, the ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines, with the possibility of travel and working after hours.

Organizational Values:

Our belief in people leads us to work with project partners that have people at their center. Our company values are:

• Investing in People
• Achieving the Extraordinary
• Serving with Humility
• Finding Fun in Our Work
• Committing Ourselves to Mutual Success
• Fearlessly Exploring
• Striving for Authenticity

Essential Responsibilities:

• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize within the marketing team and with teams throughout the company on a wide range of materials and create visually engaging concepts such as proposal packages, presentations, bond campaigns, marketing collateral, digital content, web pages, signage and internal and external communications
• Work on a wide range of projects and media using various software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals
• Work independently as well as collaboratively with marketing team to meet deadlines and stay within budget
• Maintain and organize design files, photos and other marketing collateral
• Manage brand consistency
• Manage the design and uploading process for all project materials
• Manage the printing process for all print materials
• Collaborate with the marketing team and sometimes the client and other project participants to understand project assignment, audience, and intended message
• Prepare drafts of design work and share them with the marketing team or other departments for review and input
• Revise projects as necessary based on collaborative feedback process
• Generate new and original ideas within the parameters of stated objectives
• Must have ability to travel throughout the state of Michigan

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, art, or related discipline
• 0 – 3 years’ experience in graphic design and / or content creation
• Strong writing skills and ability to create compelling content
• Demonstrated creative thinking, design ability, and technical proficiency