Designer

Core Creative is looking for designers with 2 - 5 years of agency experience. Successful candidates will have excellent written and verbal communications skills and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to work in this fast-paced, collaborative environment. They must have the ability to take both initiative and ownership of projects, and be able to provide and accept practical feedback. Positions will require a strong eye for design and in-depth knowledge of InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• The Designer works independently on assigned projects, or as a member of a project team.
• Provides design and illustration from conception to completion as required.
• Works within designated brand standards but is able to push the limits of those standards when called for.
• Works with creative director/copywriter teams to concept and complete assigned projects and campaigns.
• Generates proofs for review by supervisor, creative director, assigned art director, account service personnel, proofreader/copy-editor or client.
• Generates final production layouts prior to release.
• Confirms all production deadlines with Team Leader or Project Leader.
• Reviews all work for errors/omissions prior to turning in work for approval.
• Makes all necessary changes/corrections promptly and correctly.
• Produces mockups and mounts artwork to boards for presentations.
• Maintains high skill levels in software programs required to perform assigned job functions (InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop); takes training in the use of new design and illustration software as the agency requires.
• Assists in maintaining digital files, photography, illustrations, logo art, typestyles, materials and resources to assist other department members in locating necessary files and references.

Requirements:

• 2- or 4-year degree with graphics-related major preferred.
• 2 - 5 years of agency experience preferred.
• Superior visual conceptual skills and knowledge of terminology and vendor requirements / capabilities.
• Knowledge of production processes, with experience in using digital illustration and layout software including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Reasonable drawing skills; knowledge of printing processes and specification; paper specification; ink specification; familiarity with typestyles, type design; stock photography; computer retouching and image manipulation.
• Good communication skills are a must.

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Vacation/Personal Time: 11 days per year
• Holidays: 10 days per year
• Sick time: 6 days per year
• 50% health insurance and partial deductible reimbursement
• 100% dental, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance
• Access to vision and short-term disability insurance coverage
• FSA/HRA 401(k) employer contributions
• Profit-sharing
• Mobile phone data reimbursement 
• Parking