Graphic Designer

ICC Evaluation Service, LLC.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

International Code Council is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to assist the Marketing Department in creating visually appealing materials across print and digital formats while upholding the ICC brand. You will translate ideas into layouts, collaborate with teams, and maintain files and templates for campaigns.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field and 1+ years of design experience, with proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Canva.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working in graphic design and layout.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.
• Proficient in graphic design software tools, including Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
• Familiar with Canva.
• Demonstrated strong command of typography and color.
• Understanding of all branding aspects and their relation to corporate mission/vision.

Responsibilities

• Creates visually appealing collateral to publicize ICC and our products and services.
• Ensures accurate reproduction from approved copy; creates brochures, layouts and promotional pieces.
• Adapts creative based on templates and existing campaigns.
• Contributes artwork, images and layouts to brochures, ads (print and digital), web pages, social media visuals, letterhead, business cards, PowerPoint slides and more.
• Designs logos, collateral pieces and new layouts when required.
• Performs assigned creative content changes and updates to all marketing materials.
• Ensures designs align with brand style guides, meeting usability and accessibility standards.
• Uses ICC photos, stock photography and other images to enhance designs.
• Collaborates with Marketing team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Graphic design

Layout design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Canva

Typography

Color theory

Branding

Time management

Multitasking

Project management software

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Canva

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Company Summary: The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes, standards, and building safety solutions. This includes product evaluation, accreditation, technology, training, and certification. ICC Codes, Standards, and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide. While our roots are firmly planted in the development of the Codes and Standards, our growth allows us to offer many more services to support our Codes and Standards.

Position Summary: The Junior Graphic Designer works with the Marketing Department to create visually appealing and organized materials for promotion of the International Code Council family of solutions. The Junior Graphic Designer will communicate ideas through images, layouts, and printed and digital formats and plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of the company brand.

Essential Functions

• Works with Marketing and business units to create visually appealing, eye-catching and organized collateral to publicize ICC and our products and services.
• Ensures accurate reproduction when provided with approved copy, creates brochures, layouts and promotional pieces.
• Adapts creative based on templates and existing campaigns.
• Contributes artwork, images and layouts to brochures, ads (both print and digital), web pages, social media visual content, letterhead, business cards, PowerPoint slides and more.
• Designs logos, collateral pieces and new layouts when required.
• Performs assigned creative content changes and updates to all marketing materials.
• Ensures that all designs align with the brand’s style guides, while also meeting usability, accessibility and website standards.
• Makes use of ICC photos, stock photography and other images to enhance designs.
• Collaborates with other Marketing team members to ensure deadlines are met for graphic design projects.
• Learn organization systems required to keep track of deliverable needs and timelines.
• Ensure proper usage of copyrighted images in all communications and marketing materials.
• Creates and maintains an inventory system of electronic files for all graphic design projects and images.
• Ensures consistency in emails through the marketing system and helps manage our marketing automation platform.

Essential Skills and Education/Experience

• 1+ years of experience working in graphic design and layout.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.
• Proficient in graphic design software tools, including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• Proficiency in the latest versions of Adobe CS, with strong knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, specifically translating designs to PowerPoint and Word templates.
• Familiar with Canva
• Demonstrated strong command of typography and color.
• Understanding of all branding aspects and their relation to corporate mission/vision.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize duties in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.
• Understanding of file requirements with raster and vector art.
• Excellent time management and organization skills: capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while working on multiple projects and adhering to deadlines.
• Ability to use project management software to organize and prioritize job queue.
• Team player who can work with many different personalities and position levels.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer or desk?
• Occasional standing, walking, and reaching to access files or office supplies?
• Manual dexterity for typing, filing, and handling office equipment?
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, documents)?
• Visual acuity to read printed and digital materials?
• Auditory ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone?
• May need to climb stairs in multi-level office building?

Environmental Conditions

• Must be able to work in standard office environment with artificial lighting and climate control?

Disclaimer: This description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The company reserves the right to change or add duties to this position as business needs require.

International Code Council offers a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and sick time, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k with generous company match immediately vested, company paid basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additional voluntary benefit offerings are available such as critical illness insurance, flexible spending accounts, and pet insurance.

International Code Council provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities.