Senior Graphic Designer - Raftelis

Company Description:

Raftelis provides management consulting expertise to local governments and utilities so their organizations and communities can thrive. We've worked with more than 700 public agencies in the last year alone. We work in all areas of management consulting including finance, assessment, communications, technology, executive services, and strategic planning.

Job Summary:

The Senior Graphic Designer will report to the Marketing and Creative Director and will be a key part of our Creative Services Team, which is a tight-knit, collaborative group of nine design and marketing professionals. This person will utilize their creativity and organizational and communication skills to support all aspects of the firm's marketing efforts and work on a variety of graphic design projects for our clients, with the majority of the work focused on print materials. Work for this position will be fast-paced and require skilled task management to meet deadlines. We are hiring for multiple levels (I or II), commensurate with experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop designs for all corporate marketing channels, including website, email, social media, presentations, conferences, events, print advertising, and print materials
• Assist with the development and execution of corporate marketing initiatives
• Design print and digital products for clients while adhering to their brand guidelines
• Create and use branded templates in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for internal and client use
• Take complex marketing and communication initiatives and create design solutions from conception to delivery with minimal supervision
• Coordinate and maintain good relationships with external printers and vendors
• Collaborate with other designers on the team and give feedback on their design work
• Assist with conference, webinar, and event planning
• Collaborate with consultants to develop proposals in Microsoft Word to help the firm obtain new client work
• Maintain and organize marketing files
• Various market research activities

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, graphic design, or related field, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 3 years of full-time professional graphic design experience, preferably within a corporate environment. The ideal amount of experience is between 3-7 years.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat
• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience designing for a variety of print and digital mediums
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment

Additional Preferred Skills (Not Required):

• Email marketing design
• Social media design
• Front-end design for websites and applications, preferably in Adobe XD
• Animation design, preferably in Adobe After Effects
• Video production and editing, preferably in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Knowledge of professional services/consulting/engineering industry or municipal government

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Rewards:

Working for a values-based organization focused on growth with an exceptional reputation in its industry, employees receive:

• Company-paid medical and dental benefits
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Discretionary paid time off program and education reimbursement program
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office and 2 days remote)
• 401(k) with company contributions
• The salary range is $63k to $75k. Compensation depends on experience.

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Raftelis uses E-VERIFY. Raftelis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and our sincere belief in the dignity of each employee, it is our policy to prohibit harassment based on race, national origin, color, age, sex, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual preference, medical condition, disability, religion, or veteran status.

Raftelis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Lisa Wilson, Director of Human Resources at 704-910-8961.

To learn more about Raftelis and apply, please visit www.raftelis.com