Creative Graphic Designer

Midnight Oil; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Imagine Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Creative Graphic Designer to develop innovative designs, collaborate with staff and clients, and deliver world-class visual solutions.

You will handle multiple projects, ensure print and web-ready outputs, and maintain organized files while upholding quality standards. Onsite at Charlotte site; experience with Adobe CC and color calibration preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 2 years of related experience, or high school with 3+ years.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and print production workflows.
• Strong knowledge of color calibration and preflight processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet client timelines.

Responsibilities

• Advise, create, and develop graphic designs across media.
• Meet client expectations with layouts and web-ready solutions.
• Collaborate with staff and clients to deliver timely projects.
• Maintain organized files and communications.
• Contribute to operations efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with Sales to identify design solutions.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe CC

Color calibration

Preflight

Layout design

Print production

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 2 years

High School diploma + 3+ years

Tools

ERP system

MS Office

Job description

Description

Company Overview:

At Imagine we go beyond print to help our clients deliver game-changing visual communications from concept to delivery that set the standard for our industry. The first step in this process is hiring great employees! Our innovation teams are the most committed, highly experienced artisans in the business. We are committed to delivering high-quality marketing solutions, in every environment and campaign, helping our clients capture the heart, minds, and loyalty of their customers. For more than 30 years, The Imagine Group has established itself as one of the most influential and innovative visual communications companies in the industry. Join us and let's Imagine a better way together.

This is an onsite position at our Charlotte site.

Job Summary:

The Creative Graphic Designer develops innovative, high-quality graphic designs by conducting researching, collaborating with staff and clients, applying creative direction, and delivering world-class visual and user-interaction solutions.

Job Description:

• Serves customers by advising, creating, and developing graphic designs, layouts, print and/ or web ready solutions across a variety of mediums to meet client expectations and needs.


• Completes projects by compiling information, working within established timelines, and providing feedback to the Creative Manager. May partner with sales and clients, as directed, to help set realistic schedules.


• Maintains created and supplied files, e-mails, conversations, and info in an organized and standardized filing system.


• Contributes to operating efficiency and quality by recommending and following new and existing procedures.


• Verifies creative results by reviewing projects, sales and customer feedback and conducting audits of design production.


• Maintains product quality and project consistency by evaluating outcomes, identifying problems, evaluating marketing trends and anticipating requirements.


• May participate in creative research by aligning with client goals and marketing strategies, partnering with Sales to identify solutions, and developing innovative designs, concepts, and presentations.


• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

• Bachelor's degree, or associate’s degree plus two years related experience or High School diploma with 3+ years of relevant experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

• Bachelor’s degree


• 2+ years of experience using an ERP system.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Solid knowledge of graphics processes and be able to analyze, problem solve, make decisions, schedule, source.


• Ability to navigate multiple projects and pivot quickly as needed.


• In-depth knowledge of all Adobe Creative Cloud products for print production


• Understanding of color calibration and Preflight


• Ability to implement page layout and basic design.


• Operations skills in graphics, business technology and logistics of distribution


• Previous experience working in manufacturing and/or print.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent sitting for prolonged periods of time


• Ability to visually inspect all work for defects.


• Manual dexterity for repetitive work


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement:

The Imagine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.