Senior Graphic Designer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Graphic Designer at ndm Communications, a marketing agency specializing in healthcare and senior living industries. The role involves creating visual solutions for various platforms, collaborating with a team of creative professionals, and ensuring designs are on strategy, clear, and optimized for multiple platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or related field
• 7+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in an agency setting
• Must have a strong portfolio demonstrating creative and technical skills across various media
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
• Working knowledge of UI/UX design principles and tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch)
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS is a plus
• Strong typography skills and understanding of layout principles
• Ability to work effectively in both print and digital mediums
• Experience with motion graphics and video editing is a plus
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills
• Demonstrate a strong ability to think and execute across multiple channels
• Thorough understanding of the design process and how to apply creative briefs
• Team player with an eagerness to collaborate and mentor junior designers
• Strong communication skills and ability to present design concepts effectively

Responsibilities

• Proceed from creative briefing to generating visual concepts, with guidance from the art director or creative director
• Collaborate with copywriters and other team members to create designs that are innovative, effective, and on strategy
• Develop sketches, mockups, or prototypes to visualize design concepts
• Work with print production specialists to discuss paper, specs, and folds, and obtain estimates on printing to remain within budget prior to execution
• Create layouts that are on strategy, visually engaging, clear, and require minimal updates
• Ensure designs are optimized for various platforms, including digital and print
• Review your own work to deliver error-free designs that contain all required elements, paying attention to typography, image placement, and overall flow to ensure the intended user experience
• Complete work on time and on budget, meeting clients' expectations and upholding company standards
• Maintain and evolve brand visual identities, including color palettes, typography, and overall design language
• Preserve the brand integrity of each client
• Contribute to the planning and art direction of photo and video shoots when needed
• Build relationships of trust with key partners throughout the agency and resolve creative differences swiftly and cooperatively

Benefits

• $77,000 - $90,000/year
• Health/Dental/vision insurance
• Paid time off and sick plans
• 401(k)
• 11 paid holidays a year