Senior Graphic Designer

Job Description

Why CDM Smith? Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. Job Description Job Objective Creates concepts, develops designs, and produces basic to highly complex printed and/or electronic marketing, communications, sales and/or client deliverable materials. Works under limited supervision. Duties and Responsibilities Designs Materials Creates on brand design solutions for complex marketing, communications, sales and/or client deliverable materials, proofing graphics, advertisements, emails and/or web landing pages, web and social media content, print and/or digital materials. Production Design As needed, updates existing materials or creates templated products – with an eye for improving each piece to meet specific client needs. Production Planning/Vendor Management Manages the production and distribution of final products (print, post, animate, ship, etc.). This can include interactions with vendors or clients, such as photographers, printers and technology suppliers to ensure price/budget, quality, schedule and delivery of the above materials. Project Planning Performs project planning for moderately complex projects. Collaborates with teammates, other staff and clients on content, communication concepts, themes, and approaches. Review/Knowledge Sharing Provides final review of complex projects, with an eye for quality and brand compliance. Shares technical and design knowledge with peers. Mentors more junior staff for future growth within the discipline and firm. May supervise the work of junior staff on project work. Brand/Identity Standards May contribute to the maintenance and development of company-wide brand standards (LFT, website). Software and Systems Maintains computer software and systems upgrades. Archives project files and associated assets in a timely manner. Performs Other Duties As Required. Skills and Abilities Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office. Advanced knowledge of graphic design and typography principles and the ability to apply them to solve marketing and business challenges through visual storytelling. Advanced knowledge of current graphics design (and related) software applications. Ability to work independently and collaborate with others at various levels throughout the firm. Ability to work independently and collaborate with others at various levels throughout the firm. Demonstrates excellent organizational skills with an eye for details and an ability to meet deadlines. Minimum Qualifications Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree. Experience Requirements: 8 Years of related experience Amount Of Travel Required 0% Background Check and Drug Testing Information CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Agency Disclaimer All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. Business Unit COR Group COR Assignment Category Fulltime-Regular Employment Type Regular Show more Show less