Graphic Designer II

Title: Graphic Designer II
Location: Manchester, NH, 03101 and can be in Reston, VA
Duration: 12 months

Description:
*****MUST include Portfolio link with submissions*****
***Typography, digital design experience Advertising experience a plus. Technology or cloud experience.  Mid Level position***

The Graphic Designer will be responsible for working within  in-house Creative team, designing and producing a range of static and animated digital ads, presentations, and various design projects within brand guidelines to support our marketing campaigns.
 
This full-time position reports to the Visual Design Manager, and is based in Manchester, NH.
 
The ideal candidate will possess the skills and experience to successfully execute the following:
 
Responsibilities / Accountable for:
- Contribute to the design and production of digital advertising campaigns supporting marketing initiatives, working within brand guidelines
 - Fulfill advertising needs including layout and production of display banners, static and animated ads, image carousels, native ads, and occasional print ads
 - Fulfill design needs for recurring presentations and webinars
 - Provide photo selects and crops for social editorial calendar
 - Provide support with research, concepts, mock-ups & presentation
 - Support Visual Design Manager and collaborate with other freelance designers, Marketing teams and internal clients
- Perform within tight deadlines and adhere to project calendars
 Maintain the existing file management structure and request process
 - Stay abreast of new design trends, functionalities, best practices, and competitor work
 
 Required Skills and Experience:
 Requirements

- BFA or equivalent degree in graphic design 
- A strong online portfolio that demonstrates layout/composition, color theory and aesthetic coherence
- Strong emphasis on typography 
- Fluency in Mac based platform 
- Highly proficient with use of Adobe Creative Suite 
- Web design / development experience a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft office 
- Knowledge of online/digital media processes and web/mobile standards and how these inform the development of digital output
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills 
- Must be committed, reliable and capable of working well both independently and as a part of a team 
- Highly motivated, organized, proactive, enthusiastic and resourceful, with the ability to work on a number of different and varied projects at one time, often under quick deadlines
- Ability to manage expectations, set deadlines and follow up on projects with a sense of urgency 
- Ability to translate business needs into visually attractive and compelling experiences 
- Ability to take creative feedback and execute updates quickly and seamlessly
 
Ideal attributes include:
- Ability to leverage content created by peers to a broader external audience on a regular, planned, strategic basis
- Understanding of changing nature of marketing
- Solid understanding and experience producing for digital channels and social media
- A keen interest in technology and the internet

Bonuses:
- animation
- HTML/CSS
- Marketing in technology sector
- Ad copywriting experience

Thank you,
Sachin P.,
510-402-1063
sachin@apninc.com

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