Graphic Designer from ALTA IT Services
Baltimore, MD 21224
About the Job
ALTA IT is staffing a Graphic Designer for a major health insurance client.
Hybrid- once a week (Wednesdays)
90% Remote
Pay: $33.50/HR
4-month contract
Must have Portfolio for client to see
PURPOSE:
The Graphic Designer is skilled in the creation of effective marketing, advertising and communications solutions with an outstanding command of layout, typography, iconography, and information architecture. The individual is responsible for production, templates are provided and must edit designs and improve layout. Must have knowledge of Adobe Suite and Photoshop Illustrator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
70% Graphic Design & Production - Responsible for concepting, designing and producing a variety of marketing communications for print, environmental and digital as well as other collateral and advertising campaign materials. Contributes to the continual improvement of the creative production workflow, processes and systems of the Creative Team including the structure and organization of design files. Document processes and best practices. Works with vendors and partners such as printers, agencies and others to complete production and fulfillment of projects.
10% Strategy & Consultation - Collaborates with Marketing team members in support of corporate initiatives, including attending project meetings, providing strategic insight, presenting an overview of initiatives to other associates and ensuring all commitments are met. Assists in the creation and execution of integrated, strategic, creative communication plans for company-wide and cross-functional initiatives. Researches topics and information to develop creative.
10% Project Management & Planning - Works with marketing project managers and team to plan, set priorities and ensure proper communication across divisions; troubleshoot problems and resolve issues. 5% Administration & Compliance - Fulfills HR, legal, compliance and other administrative responsibilities, requirements and training associated with role and level.
5% Training & Development - Improves knowledge and skills by participating in relevant job-related training; maintaining awareness of industry best practices and trends. Shares knowledge and skills with team, mentoring and/or training others.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Education Details: Graphic Design, Advertising, Communications Design or related
Experience: 5 years with a portfolio or work examples that demonstrates a proficiency in creating compelling marketing communications for a wide variety of media and audiences
In Lieu of Education
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a marketing department, in-house creative team or advertising agency.
Experience designing for healthcare and/or government-regulated products, services, and industries.
Health insurance experience with a good understanding of health care trends.
Understanding of ADA and 508 accessibility standards with the ability to create content that meets WC3 requirements.C16
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Expert graphic design, layout, typography and information architecture skills with a strong sense of style and consistency., Expert
Strong experience creating effective marketing solutions, branding, visual identity systems and advertising campaigns, Expert
Expert knowledge and understanding of print production and workflow with the ability to manage internal and external partners to ensure successful creative output, delivery of materials on time and on budget., Expert
Mastery of Adobe Design Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) and other design software.
Hands-on experience with the Microsoft Office suite of business applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, etc.)., Advanced
Creativity and a passion for creating engaging and relevant content and communications for a wide variety of media and audiences., Advanced
Strong design thinking skills with a relevant creative point of view and the ability to present ideas effectively while being receptive to feedback from others., Advanced
Excellent verbal and written communication skills., Advanced
Keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously; sometimes under pressure and often with tight deadlines., Advanced
Ability to balance the day-to-day requests of both internal and external clients ensuring all timelines and requirements are consistently achieved., Advanced
Ability to collect input from multiple sources and turn insights into actionable concepts, enhanced consumer experiences, and long-term innovation., Advanced
Broad and thorough knowledge of best practices in communication, marketing, advertising and brand design., Advanced
Ability to oversee, mentor, and inspire fellow creative team members and other co-workers., Advanced
Experience with project management software or tools (Workfront, Jira, etc.)., Proficient
Hybrid- once a week (Wednesdays)
90% Remote
Pay: $33.50/HR
4-month contract
Must have Portfolio for client to see
PURPOSE:
The Graphic Designer is skilled in the creation of effective marketing, advertising and communications solutions with an outstanding command of layout, typography, iconography, and information architecture. The individual is responsible for production, templates are provided and must edit designs and improve layout. Must have knowledge of Adobe Suite and Photoshop Illustrator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
70% Graphic Design & Production - Responsible for concepting, designing and producing a variety of marketing communications for print, environmental and digital as well as other collateral and advertising campaign materials. Contributes to the continual improvement of the creative production workflow, processes and systems of the Creative Team including the structure and organization of design files. Document processes and best practices. Works with vendors and partners such as printers, agencies and others to complete production and fulfillment of projects.
10% Strategy & Consultation - Collaborates with Marketing team members in support of corporate initiatives, including attending project meetings, providing strategic insight, presenting an overview of initiatives to other associates and ensuring all commitments are met. Assists in the creation and execution of integrated, strategic, creative communication plans for company-wide and cross-functional initiatives. Researches topics and information to develop creative.
10% Project Management & Planning - Works with marketing project managers and team to plan, set priorities and ensure proper communication across divisions; troubleshoot problems and resolve issues. 5% Administration & Compliance - Fulfills HR, legal, compliance and other administrative responsibilities, requirements and training associated with role and level.
5% Training & Development - Improves knowledge and skills by participating in relevant job-related training; maintaining awareness of industry best practices and trends. Shares knowledge and skills with team, mentoring and/or training others.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Education Details: Graphic Design, Advertising, Communications Design or related
Experience: 5 years with a portfolio or work examples that demonstrates a proficiency in creating compelling marketing communications for a wide variety of media and audiences
In Lieu of Education
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a marketing department, in-house creative team or advertising agency.
Experience designing for healthcare and/or government-regulated products, services, and industries.
Health insurance experience with a good understanding of health care trends.
Understanding of ADA and 508 accessibility standards with the ability to create content that meets WC3 requirements.C16
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Expert graphic design, layout, typography and information architecture skills with a strong sense of style and consistency., Expert
Strong experience creating effective marketing solutions, branding, visual identity systems and advertising campaigns, Expert
Expert knowledge and understanding of print production and workflow with the ability to manage internal and external partners to ensure successful creative output, delivery of materials on time and on budget., Expert
Mastery of Adobe Design Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) and other design software.
Hands-on experience with the Microsoft Office suite of business applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, etc.)., Advanced
Creativity and a passion for creating engaging and relevant content and communications for a wide variety of media and audiences., Advanced
Strong design thinking skills with a relevant creative point of view and the ability to present ideas effectively while being receptive to feedback from others., Advanced
Excellent verbal and written communication skills., Advanced
Keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously; sometimes under pressure and often with tight deadlines., Advanced
Ability to balance the day-to-day requests of both internal and external clients ensuring all timelines and requirements are consistently achieved., Advanced
Ability to collect input from multiple sources and turn insights into actionable concepts, enhanced consumer experiences, and long-term innovation., Advanced
Broad and thorough knowledge of best practices in communication, marketing, advertising and brand design., Advanced
Ability to oversee, mentor, and inspire fellow creative team members and other co-workers., Advanced
Experience with project management software or tools (Workfront, Jira, etc.)., Proficient
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