West Cary Group is a full-service, digital marketing and technology agency based in Richmond, Virginia, which services numerous mid-sized local and Fortune 500 clients across a vast array of industries. Hopefully you enjoy the frenetic, dynamic, and exciting environment of a fast-growing firm, because we’re looking for a dynamic Graphic Designer I.
Position Summary: Creates final mechanicals with attention to composition, color, typography and visual impact.
Role Qualifications
Must be able to effectively execute design solutions against a creative brief to meet constraints of cost, time and client needs
Must work well in a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, proofreaders, other designers, account executives, website designers and marketing specialists
Position Responsibilities
Designs and executes mechanicals based on client specifications, brand standards, budget constraints and final format needed for file output
Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and arranges layout based on specs and aesthetic design concepts
Presents sample to creative director for approval
Provides final pre-flight of digital files that are delivered to clients and vendors to ensure the accuracy of the completed project
Reviews proofs from vendors
Executes in a wide range of channels, utilizing knowledge of design for digital, animation and print
Keeps abreast of developments in marketing and advertising environments
Contributes ideas and design artwork to the overall brief
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field
A minimum of 1 year of graphic design experience
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
Proficiency in graphic design software in a Mac environment, such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
Ability to execute files using Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Thinks creatively to produce new ideas
Ability to think visually and envision a project from beginning to end
Must be able to solve complex problems, make judgments and decisions, and think logically and critically
Ability to multitask while meeting tight deadlines