Graphic Designer (Remote)

Serigor Inc; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join their remote team. This role involves collaborating with state staff to create visually appealing designs that communicate key messages effectively. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, from logos to websites, ensuring that designs adhere to brand standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in graphic design, particularly with the Adobe CS suite, and a passion for staying current with design trends and technologies. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact through your creativity, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with experience in graphic design.
• Proficiency in Adobe CS software suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to determine project scope and audience strategies.
• Create and present designs, incorporating client feedback.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

HTML

Brand Guidelines Execution

Typography

Color Palette Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Adobe CS Software Suite

Job description

Job Title: Graphic Designer (Remote)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Duration: Up to 5 Years

The scope of the proposed services will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Meet with State staff to determine the scope of a project
• Advise State on strategies to reach a particular audience
• Determine the message the design should portray
• Create images that identify a product or convey a message
• Develop graphics for logos and websites
• Select colors, images, text style, and layout
• Present the design to State
• Incorporate changes recommended by the State into the final design
• Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them
• Ensure that coding standards are met, optimizing the web architectures for navigability and accessibility
• Utilize specialized graphic design software to prepare designs
• Keep up to date with the latest software and computer technologies
• Plan site design by clarifying goals; designing functionality
• Develop site navigation by categorizing content, funneling traffic through content
• Develop site content and graphics by coordinating with copywriters and graphic artists, designing images, icons, banners, audio enhancements, related site enhancements
• Prepare site by installing and configuring server software; installing programming language using authoring and formatting tools, ensuring cross-platform compatibility; establishing links
• Establish locatability by registering with search engines
• Upgrades site by updating content and graphics; monitoring performance and results; identifying and evaluating improvement options; introducing new technology; maintaining links
• Protect site by designing and installing security precautions
• Maintain site appearance by developing and enforcing content and display standards, editing submissions
• Provide information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends

Expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas are mandatory:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in software development or experience in graphic design (Adobe CS software suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, HTML, etc.)
• Experience effectively executing against brand guidelines and maintaining brand standards, including demonstrating considered layout, image composition, typography and color palette
• Experience designing externally facing information and graphics in a visually appealing way
• Thorough knowledge of current technology solutions for internet, handheld/mobile devices, personal computers, and networks

Expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas are desirable but not mandatory:

• Experience with education and/or governmental institutions
• Experience building user interfaces for websites and/or web applications
• UX/UI Design competencies
• Application of specialized skills within a government agency environment