Graphic Designer

About Marquis

Marquis is looking for a skilled and precise Graphic Designer to join their dynamic team. This role demands the creation of eye-catching email and direct mail marketing materials, aimed at helping clients effectively engage their target audiences and deliver measurable outcomes. The position involves a mix of creative design (30%) and production management (70%).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop visually compelling email marketing campaigns that remain consistent with branding and support data merge functionality.
• Design direct mail collateral such as postcards, letters, and self-mailers that meet stringent client specifications for marketing outreach.
• Ensure creative assets are adapted consistently across various digital and print formats.
• Work collaboratively with client service teams and marketing strategists to convert campaign objectives into powerful visual messages.
• Produce ready-to-deploy files for both email marketing and print production processes.
• Strictly adhere to file preparation protocols to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Perform quality checks and resolve issues related to data merges intended for digital press printing.
• Effectively manage multiple client projects under tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Maintain consistent brand integrity across multiple client projects.
• Efficiently incorporate feedback while balancing client demands and creative vision.
• Keep up-to-date on emerging trends in email design, print production methods, and marketing design standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or equivalent educational background.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in graphic design, preferably within an agency or marketing-focused setting.
• Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite tools including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Deep knowledge of typography, layout design, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
• Experience designing marketing materials for both digital and print channels.
• Strong organizational abilities, excellent communication skills, and adeptness in managing time effectively.
• Capacity to juggle multiple tasks while consistently meeting high standards under deadline pressure.
• Familiarity with marketing automation platforms and email marketing design principles.
• Understanding of print production workflows and file preparation requirements.
• Experience with responsive email designs and awareness of marketing best practices.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing email and direct mail marketing design work is essential.

Additional beneficial skills include familiarity with Figma, basic HTML knowledge, and experience preparing files for data merges and variable print production, though these are not mandatory.