Graphic Designer

The Graphic Designer is responsible for developing creative experiences and visuals for print, digital and multimedia environments. The Graphic Designer will develop original design concepts, revises text and layouts, and coordinates final production in the appropriate medium. The Graphic Designer must be able to work closely and collaborate with multiple teams to understand the projects, conceptualize new ideas, and take the project from concept to reality. Responsibilities include creating original artwork, managing graphic standards, communicating with vendors, and providing direction and mentorship to graphic designers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Works within established visual identity guidelines to create consistent, visually compelling solutions that are on brand for all delivery channels.
Serve as primary designer to support layout and design of quarterly SAPinsider magazine articles and features
Collaborates with various teams to develop designs, wireframes, prototypes, etc. that meet user experience expectations and business goals.
Research, identify and share current industry design trends.
Makes text changes and design modifications to existing work. Creates print specifications, produces production-ready files, reviews and approves proofs.
Creates layouts that can be built in HTML, supplies web-ready graphics for web pages or emails and works with developers to implement color schemes and typographic specifications.
Understands, edits & creates multi-channel collateral, including video, website, social, print.
Designs branding solutions for internal and external clients.
Works collaboratively in cross-functional teams with writers, project managers, IT, digital marketing and marketing managers to establish project criteria, set deadlines and develop final solutions.
Self-manages multiple projects and deadlines, adjusts and prioritizes work while maintaining design excellence.
Supports department workflow management systems by updating job status in database, posting final PDFs and participating in production status meetings.
Incorporate feedback from user testing and analytics to improve solutions.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in visual brand and design, or related discipline
Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud software packages
Working knowledge of HTML5 and CSS
3+ years working as a graphic designer
Experience with magazine layout a plus

Core Skills and Competencies:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Superb project and time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines Agile and adaptable with exceptional multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills to balance and prioritize many responsibilities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Meticulous attention to detail with a proven ability to meet deadlines and budget
Creative and effective problem-solving skills
Self-motivating and deadline & goal oriented
High degree of integrity and confidentiality
Basic knowledge of or aspiration to learn new systems/technologies
Innate flexibility and the desire to develop and do whatever it takes to get the job done in an entrepreneurial, rapidly growing organization

Compensation

The Graphic Designer enjoys a base salary and annual performance bonus. In addition, the role participates in all SAPinsider employee benefit programs including healthcare coverage, life insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation and 401K plan.

Next Steps: Take the Lead on Your Future

Send your confidential resume and cover letter to SAPinsider at james.bedard@wispubs.com and reference the role in your cover letter and why this is the right next step for you.

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