Sr. Graphic Designer | Retail

Title: Senior Graphic Designer
Company: Retail
Location: Tampa, Florida
Duration: Full Time
Pay rate: $25-30/hr*

*Hourly rate is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by JBC. Our client is hiring at multiple levels

The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for ideating, designing, and developing consumer-facing advertising materials that inform, impact, and inspire consumers to shop their stores. This senior role requires independent thinking and connecting and strong presentation skills. This role reports to the Creative Director and is expected to collaborate with numerous stakeholders in a fast-paced retail-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, design, and create concepts and bring to life advertising and marketing campaigns that directly connect with customers.
• Tackle all aspects of the design process from user research to physical prototyping and communicating the overall project story to the marketing team.
• Help drive and conduct brainstorms that develop and foster genuine, original creative communication ideas.
• Understand the structure of the brand’s visual identity and how it is executed across all media channels and touchpoints.
• Work professionally with third-party and outside vendors printing, prototyping or building necessary experiential or real-world media placements. Examples: billboards, posters, graphics etc.
• Provide art direction on content shoots including; brand television, promotional television, brand photography and social or digital content.
• Be aware of and bring to the table knowledge of trends in the marketplace that could positively impact the business
• Design and develop presentation decks for internal and external needs.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while working with internal and external teams.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.
• Stay current with graphic design best practices, strategies, and industry standards, including compliance with relevant regulations.
• Actively participate in departmental meetings, training, and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, New Media or related field, or equivalent work experience is required
• 5+ years of graphic design experience
• Strong foundation in graphic design with a passion for branding, brand identity, creating visual systems, and print.
• Experience in concept ideation, brand design and design strategy
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude that motivates others and promotes enthusiasm
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate with designers from different backgrounds and integrating your design ideas with theirs
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Maintain confidentiality
• Strong knowledge of media (print, motion, web)
• Proficient computer skills with the software InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, AfterEffects and Keynote
• Strong skills in agility, along with the ability to pivot easily when directions and priorities change on short notice
• Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding the value of design and brand within a business context
• Work professionally with co-workers
• Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external customers
• Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Document management system
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, internet
• Strong skills in agility, along with the ability to pivot easily when directions and priorities changes on short notice
• Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment
• Work professionally with customers and co-workers to efficiently serve our customers, treating both with enthusiasm and respect