Graphic Designer

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated full-time Graphic Designer to join the marketing team based in Forest, VA. This position focuses on crafting visually engaging and effective designs that communicate our brand identity across multiple channels, including both digital and print media.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to develop compelling content.
• Adhere to or establish brand design standards to maintain consistency.
• Generate ideas and participate in decision-making to select appropriate design elements for company materials.
• Implement creative marketing campaigns across print, email, web, and social media platforms.
• Interpret design briefs to conceptualize and produce visuals.
• Create graphics, images, videos, and motion graphics using design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Design graphics tailored for output via Watchfire Ignite systems.
• Operate Versaworks to print and laminate signage and decals.
• Prepare preliminary design presentations for team review and integrate feedback to refine products.
• Communicate effectively with other departments through virtual platforms.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of professional experience in graphic design roles.

Preferred Skills

• An impressive portfolio that demonstrates creativity, technical skills, and design talent.
• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with strong project management capabilities to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a creative problem-solving mindset.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The role entails occasional standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods along with manual dexterity in handling tools and controls. The individual must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, requiring physical capabilities including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. The work environment generally has a moderate noise level. Accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage through Anthem including dental, vision, life, disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans. Preventative care and prescriptions often covered at 100%, with two free plan options for employees.
• Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• $10,000 employer-paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) plan with employer match - half of employee contribution up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, seven holidays, floating holiday, and volunteer day.
• Annual market-based and performance raises and discretionary bonuses.
• Paid parental leave and company swag credits.
• Educational assistance and scholarship opportunities for employees and dependents.
• Discounts on appliances, services, propane, and heating oil.
• Employee referral bonuses and other special incentives such as gym reimbursements.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.