Graphic Designer II at West Cary Group

Feedinkoo; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical/Vision/Dental benefits

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

West Cary Group is seeking a dynamic Graphic Designer II to create high-quality mechanicals focused on composition, color, and typography in a team-oriented environment. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Digital Graphic Design or similar, along with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.

The position involves designing per client specifications, managing layouts, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure high-quality outputs. Benefits include paid vacation, medical, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Graphic Design, Advertising or Marketing, or 3 to 5 years’ experience in a related field required.
• Proficient in graphic design software in a Mac environment including Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to solve complex problems, make judgments and decisions, and think logically and critically.

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes mechanicals based on client specifications and brand standards.
• Reviews proofs from vendors and provides final pre-flight of digital files.
• Keeps abreast of developments in marketing and advertising environments.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator

Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop

Microsoft Office applications

Creative thinking

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Digital Graphic Design

3 to 5 years’ experience in a related field

Job description

West Cary Group is a full-service, digital marketing and technology agency based in Richmond, Virginia, which services numerous mid‑sized local and Fortune 500 clients across a vast array of industries. We’re looking for a dynamic Graphic DesignerII.

Position Summary

Creates final mechanicals with attention to composition, color, typography, and visual impact.

Role Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively execute design solutions against a creative brief to meet constraints of cost, time and client needs
• Must work well in a team, with printers, copywriters, photographers, proofreaders, other designers, account executives, website designers and marketing specialists

Position Responsibilities

• Designs and executes mechanicals, based on client specification, brand standards, budget constraints and final format needed for file output
• Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and arranges layout based upon specs and aesthetic design concepts
• Present sample to Creative Director for approval
• Provides final pre‑flight of digital files that are delivered to clients and vendors to ensure the accuracy of the completed project
• Reviews proofs from vendors
• Uses a wide range of media, including photography and computer‑aided design
• Keeps abreast of developments in marketing and advertising environments
• Contributes ideas and design artwork to the overall brief
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Graphic Design, Advertising or Marketing, or 3 to 5 years’ experience in a related field required
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Proficient in graphic design software in a Mac environment including Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Ability to execute files using Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Think creatively to produce new ideas
• Ability to think visually and to envision a project from beginning to end
• Must be able to solve complex problems, make judgments and decisions, and think logically and critically
• Ability to multitask while meeting tight deadlines
• Produces accurate and high‑quality work

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Medical/Vision/Dental/Short‑Term Disability/Long‑Term Disability
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health/Dependent Care
• 401(k) matching
• Cool people to work with!