Temporary Graphic Designer - M/I Homes

M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for more than 40 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving’s drive to always “treat the customer right,” we have fulfilled the dreams of over 140,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation’s leading homebuilders. M/I Homes started as a family business and grew into a national leader in a single generation with divisions in 17 markets, including Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Ft. Myers/Naples, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, San Antonio, Sarasota, and Tampa.

Job Summary

Seeking a temporary Graphic Designer for six months (March – October). Will communicate marketing messages through effective use of interactive and multimedia design. Collaborates with marketing team to fulfill multimedia and interactive marketing objectives. Ensures accurate, consistent and innovative creative that represents the company’s brand standard in all design work. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates material that fulfill the needs of the company and homebuilding divisions.  This will include but not be limited to: ads, flyers, direct mail, catalogs & brochures, billboards, maps, banner ads, GIFs, video, and other collateral pieces.
• Has strong working competency with Adobe Creative Suite (In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere).
• Exercises graphic continuity when creating materials for online and offline projects.
• Creates images that identify a product or convey a message.
• Develops graphics for product illustrations, logos, and websites.
• Incorporates changes recommended by the divisions into the final design.
• Works with marketing team in the creation, conversion and optimization of print materials (such as floor plans, elevations, flyers and brochures) for multimedia, internet and new media use.
• Packages and delivers final files for creative to division for production.
• Reviews and proofs design for errors before printing or publishing.
• Takes ownership of projects and initiates collaboration with marketing team and other designers to fulfill project requirements in a timely manner.
• Meets with colleagues to determine proper scope of a projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education Experience:

Two to four years of related experience; thorough knowledge of graphic design, communication techniques via multimedia, interactive and website design.  A portfolio of work is required to demonstrate creative/conceptual and practical capabilities.

Skills and Abilities:

• Passionate about design and homebuilding. Ambitious, eager to learn, and receptive to constructive feedback. A desire to push themself and others to deliver world class work.
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud (In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere)
• Thorough knowledge of print, motion, and web design principles and best-practice methodologies
• Fluent in Microsoft Office tools
• Experience using HTML, CSS, and capable of doing wire framing and website design
• Fluent on Macintosh and PC operating systems and design software
• Must be self-motivated and willing to take ownership of projects
• Must be able to provide innovative concepts for implementation
• Must demonstrate a strong attention to detail in designs, typography and proofreading of work
• Ability to prioritize effectively and meet project deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

• In-person at our Easton Town Center office in Columbus, Ohio

Benefits

M/I Homes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental leave, traditional and Roth 401(k) options, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan, employee home purchase plan and more.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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