Position Overview
Core Design The Designer works independently on assigned Level 1 projects, or as a member of a project team. The Designer has excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. They must have the ability to take both initiative and ownership of projects and be able to provide and accept practical feedback. The position requires a strong eye for design and in-depth knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat. Additional software as needed.
Explanation of Work Levels:
- Level 1: Hyperfocus on maximizing efficiency while maintaining quality. Ex. Working within templates and established Brand Standards + Final Production
- Level 2: Hyperfocus on driving the correct level of visual communication to ensure quality and disruptiveness. Ex. Level 1 + Pushing the boundaries of established Brand Standards, creating new templates
- Level 3: Hyperfocus on driving the correct level of visual communication to ensure quality and the most disruptiveness. Ex. Level 1 and 2 + Creating new Brand Standards and pushing the boundaries of existing standards
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Produces all artwork according to Lead/Senior Designer specifications. Provides support for design and illustration, completing revisions and final production as required.
- Specializes in Level 1 projects and production work.
- Learns and works within designated brand standards.
- Works with other team members to concept and complete assigned projects and campaigns.
- Confirms all deadlines with Project Leader to ensure meeting deadlines.
- Reviews all work for errors/omissions before turning in work for routing.
- When applicable, generate proofs for routing by Senior Designer, Project Leader and Lead Designers.
- Makes all necessary changes/corrections promptly and correctly.
- Generates final production layouts before release. Follows final routing procedures.
- Produces mockups for presentations as required.
- Maintains and expands skill levels in software programs required to perform assigned job functions (InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop); takes training in using new design and illustration software as the agency requires.
- Assists in maintaining digital files, photography, illustrations, logo art, typestyles, materials and resources to assist other department members in locating necessary files and references.
Job Requirements:
- Visual conceptual skills and knowledge of terminology and vendor requirements/capabilities
- Knowledge of production processes, with experience in using digital illustration and layout software, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Reasonable drawing skills; knowledge of printing processes and specification; paper specification; ink specification; familiarity with typestyles, type design; stock photography; computer retouching and image manipulation; and good communication skills are required.
Education and/or Experience
- 2 or 4-year degree with graphics-related major preferred.
- Entry-level position.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Remote Work Option:
This role will fall under Core Creative's work from home structure that allows the employee to choose where to work from. We realize that some days it is simply more efficient for you to work from your home office, while on other days it may be easier to book an office space and work from the Core Creative offices. The only exception to this is a mandated two Wednesdays in office each month. This policy is grounded in both our trust in our hard-working and dedicated employees, as well as our desire to create work life balance for those employees to the best of our ability. Core will provide all the necessary equipment and a stipend for technology to each employee. We expect our new hire will follow all guidelines that allow us to have this policy in place.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, so whatever your background, culture, or identity, you are encouraged to apply.
