Lead Graphic Designer

Summary

Join New Home Star's nationwide team as a Lead Graphic Designer and contribute to selling more homes more profitably. As a member of our marketing team, you'll support our corporate office and new home builder partners. Our company offers a supportive environment for professional development and long-term career aspirations.

Requirements

• Strong portfolio demonstrating a high level of creativity, versatility, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Proficient computer knowledge/skills (i.e., MS Office Suite such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Bachelor's degree or higher is preferred
• Ability to create designs that build an emotional connection with clients
• Capable of creating print, web, web banner, e-blast, social media campaigns and collateral
• Strong understanding of branding, most importantly the role that visual elements play
• Self-starter who constantly seeks out new ways to improve and advance our mission
• Detail-obsessed; driven to produce the highest quality, as-pixel-perfect-as-possible work
• Ability to manage and inspire a team while meeting tight deadlines
• Passion for mentorship and coaching junior graphic designers
• History in working with collaborative teams
• 3-5 years of experience in a graphic design role is required

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Creative Manager, Marketing Director, and other designers and project leads
• Collaborate closely with clients, presenting design concepts and effectively communicating the rationale behind creative choices
• Coordinate with project managers and other project leads to ensure smooth project workflow and timely delivery
• Maintain workflow within our project management system
• Attend weekly review/status meetings
• Research and analyze appropriate design options for client requests
• Aid in the evaluation of marketing goals and successes
• Perform effectively as a member of the project team
• Maintain collateral update requests for both digital and print applications
• Design marketing/sales assets for new marketing initiatives. Timely, aesthetic, accurate, and error-free work product is paramount
• Develop brand identities for new home communities, builder clients, and new internal divisions
• Lead builder brand identity and brand manual updates
• Mentor and lead Junior Graphic Designers
• Assist with IPA, PPA, and IDP strategy
• Assist with facilitating graphic designer workshops
• Assist in traffic management of design projects

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in mentorship is preferred
• Agency experience is a plus

Benefits

• $58,000 Salary + Biannual Bonus opportunities
• Paid time off- vacation time, paid sick and safe time(PSST), and paid company holidays
• In addition, you will be eligible for birthday time off, and an extended holiday break
• Access to Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Comes with generous company contributions to premiums (subject to all eligibility requirements)
• Options for Health Savings Account with a company contribution or Flexible Spending Account; for medical and dependent care expenses
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program is provided to you and members of your household at the company’s expense. The EAP helps provide childcare, elder care, and financial and legal assistance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match on your contributions
• Student Loan Resources, the ability to control and prioritize your financial wellness with the assistance of Peanut Butter
• Available Discounts for both your daily and splurge expense through PerkSpot