Graphic Designer

Central States Marketing; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Central States Marketing is seeking an organized Graphic Designer to craft compelling website content, social media graphics, and email campaigns. You will create animated GIFs and digital ads while maintaining brand standards across client projects.

Success requires strong attention to detail, solid web design knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams on discovery, design, development, and delivery to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts, communications, or related field.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat).
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat).
• Samples of work required for consideration.
• Strong understanding of web design principles, usability, and user experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement new website features and content, including graphic elements, website navigation and page layout.
• Create social media graphics on a monthly basis for clients.
• Create animated gifs and digital display/banner ads.
• Create email campaigns, from design, testing, distribution and reporting.
• Maintain high quality graphic and web standards that maintain brand consistency.
• Collaborate with our teams to ensure clean workflow of projects through discovery, design, development, final approval and delivery.
• Proofreading, re-structuring and editing current website content
• Pulling website reporting through Google Analytics
• Maintain short and long-term deadlines
• Collaborate with our teams to ensure clean workflow of projects through discovery, design, development, final approval and delivery

Skills

Web Design

UX Principles

AI Design Tools

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Team Collaboration

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe CC

Job description

We are seeking an organized, detailed and driven Graphic Designer to join our team of experienced marketing professionals. In this position, you will be responsible for various website content updates, social media graphics, animated gifs, digital display and banner ads, reporting and assisting with email marketing. No applicant will be considered without samples of work.

Job Duties

• Implement new website features and content, including graphic elements, website navigation and page layout.
• Create social media graphics on a monthly basis for clients
• Create animated gifs and digital display/banner ads
• Create email campaigns, from design, testing, distribution and reporting
• Ensure high quality graphic and web standards that maintain brand consistency
• Regularly research brand trends, layouts and best practices
• Proofreading, re-structuring and editing current website content
• Pulling website reporting through Google Analytics
• Maintain short and long-term deadlines
• Collaborate with our teams to ensure clean workflow of projects through discovery, design, development, final approval and delivery

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong understanding of web design principles, usability, and user experience
• Familiarity with AI-assisted design tools and ability to leverage them responsibly
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize tasks
• Outstanding attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Mature, responsible and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Maintain positive attitude when dealing with all team members and clients

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts, communications, or related field
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)

About Central States

Central States Marketing offers an attractive compensation package, which includes a competitive salary, 401(k) plan, PTO, holiday pay, and a comprehensive benefits program. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We encourage anyone interested to apply and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Employment with Central States Marketing is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.