Based in Effingham, Illinois, this on-site role focuses on producing engaging, on-brand graphics for a range of media. The Graphic Design Specialist collaborates with the Marketing team to define requirements and deliver visuals across illustrations, social media, layouts, and photography with meticulous attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to define project scope and objectives.
- Conceptualize visual solutions that align with project requirements.
- Develop, design, and produce graphic art and video assets for illustrations, social media, and websites.
- Create ads, direct mail, billboards, signage, displays, collateral material, and 3D design elements.
- Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually compelling and on brand.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and upholding high design standards.
- Contribute to the evolution of brand identity through new concepts and design elements.
- Demonstrate adaptability to new technologies and tools.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field preferred or equivalent experience required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A keen eye for aesthetics and attention to detail.
- Creativity and a proactive approach to design challenges.
- Proven experience with 3D rendering programs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
- Knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
- Experience with WordPress or similar CMS.
- Understanding of branding and marketing techniques and strategies.
- Ability to accept creative direction and constructive feedback.
- Strong organizational, project, and time-management skills.
Technologies
- 3D rendering programs
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- WordPress
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
Compensation
Salary range: USD 39,000 - 49,000 per year
Job Summary
The Graphic Design Specialist operates from the Effingham, IL office to create engaging, on-brand graphics for diverse media. Working closely with the Marketing team, the role defines requirements, visualizes concepts, and produces illustrations, social content, layouts, and photography. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who delivers creative ideas with exceptional attention to detail.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
The role primarily resides in a professional office environment. Standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing systems, and related devices, are routinely used. The noise level is typically low.
Physical Demands
The duties require standard physical capabilities. Employees are regularly required to talk or hear, and frequently sit, stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel objects. Reaching with arms is common. Visual demands include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus.
Travel
Travel is not required for this position.
