Senior Graphic Designer

All Around Creative, Inc.; Medford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

All Around Creative, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a designer to develop innovative concepts and visually compelling communications across print and digital media.

You will refine designs to meet client goals and support the Associate Creative Director by coordinating internal tasks and client communications. The role requires a strong portfolio in branding and layout, proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field with 3–5 years of experience.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and web graphics tools.
• Strong portfolio across print, digital, and branding projects.

Responsibilities

• Design original print and digital pieces including websites, brand collateral, slide presentations, video graphics, exhibit graphics, direct mail, and email/newsletters.
• Lead the creation of client visual identities, including logos, color palettes, typography, and brand guidelines, translating brand strategy into distinctive, consistent, and scalable design across all touchpoints.
• Applies brand style guide elements ensuring consistency with brand positioning.
• Translates project objectives and creates solutions that combine functionality and aesthetics.
• Collaborates as a team player, works proactively with multiple stakeholders.
• Supports the Associate Creative Director as a point of contact for some clients with design-based accounts.
• Supports the Associate Creative Director in the coordination of and adherence to internal processes to ensure the timely and successful delivery of requests according to customer needs and objectives.
• Works smart and effectively, handles multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.
• Continuously seeks to improve the company’s approach to design by keeping up-to-date and familiar with consumer trends, best practices, digital advancements, and competitor activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Layout design

Typography

Branding

Client communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

WordPress CMS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design

3–5 years related experience

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Figma

Canva

WordPress

Job description

SUMMARY:

This position involves developing innovative concepts and creating visually compelling communications that effectively convey messages in an engaging and aesthetically pleasing way. The role also includes refining designs to ensure client satisfaction and success. Additionally, the individual in this position supports the Associate Creative Director by managing internal tasks and priorities while coordinating with clients to meet their needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs original print and digital pieces including but not limited to websites, brand collateral, slide presentations, video graphics, exhibit graphics, direct mail, and email/newsletters.
• Lead the creation of client visual identities, including logo marks, color palettes, typography, and brand guidelines, translating brand strategy into distinctive, consistent, and scalable design across all touchpoints.
• Applies brand style guide elements ensuring consistency with brand positioning.
• Translates project objectives and creates solutions that combine functionality and aesthetics.
• Collaborates as a team player, works proactively with multiple stakeholders.
• Supports the Associate Creative Director as a point of contact for some clients with design-based accounts.
• Supports the Associate Creative Director in the coordination of and adherence to internal processes to ensure the timely and successful delivery of requests according to customer needs and objectives.
• Works smart and effectively, handles multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.
• Continuously seeks to improve the company’s approach to design by keeping up-to-date and familiar with consumer trends, best practices, digital advancements, and competitor activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, and three to five years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills required: Apple hardware and OS; Adobe Creative Suite (primarily but not limited to Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), and Adobe Acrobat; Figma; Canva; Google G-Suite (primarily Slides and Docs); Microsoft 365 (primarily Outlook and PowerPoint)

Other skills required:

• An eye for layout, typography, color, message hierarchy, and content readability with a rich portfolio of work examples in a variety of mediums to support that.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Resourceful and creative thinker who has the ability to visualize the clients needs and translate them into great designs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to articulate their creative decisions and process within a project.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a drive for process, consistency, and neatness.
• Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic- committed to developing their own work and having the initiative to accept and seek out feedback.
• Curious, passionate, and open to learning new skills; having the creativity and confidence to independently explore new concepts in pursuit of the best solution to a design challenge.
• Experience with marketing automation tools, social media, and CMS (especially WordPress) is a plus.

ROLE COMPETENCIES:

• Design – Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

AGENCY CORE VALUES:

• Communication: We strive to communicate proactively, frequently, and openly.
• Pride in our Work: We take pride in our work, and when things go wrong we take responsibility for our actions and use the situation as a growth opportunity.
• Continuously Learning: We look for ways to continually grow and challenge ourselves both as individuals and as a company in order to expand our knowledge and better serve our clients.
• Respect: We are respectful of each other and our clients - including respect of each other’s time, our different skill sets, and opinions.
• Customer-centric: We are customer-centric and provide quality, tailored customer service above and beyond other agencies.