SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Job Description and Responsibilities
Our Client is an award-winning design and communication studio based in London. Businesses nationwide approach us to help them establish brand identity and position themselves
strategically in the marketplace. We are fast-paced, results-driven, and constantly-evolving to meet our
clients' needs as they connect with their audiences.
Clark Creative Communications offers competitive compensation and benefits, a collaborative team
environment, and an inspiring office location set in historic downtown Savannah.
This Senior Graphic Design position is an upper level working role, working in a team approach with other
Designers, Interns and the Creative Director on a variety of projects and assignments. Assignments
primarily come from the Creative / Art Director, the Engagement Manager, or the client directly. The ideal
candidate is a proactive individual, with well-developed critical thinking skills who is able to process, react to,
and solve problems in a timely manner as they arise.
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER KEY ROLE :
- Guide and advise fellow employees in both the creative process and client management to foster
stronger working relationships and solutions (junior designer, interns, etc.)
Supervise interns, responsible for assigning tasks, overseeing and coaching on creative process,and ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of projects.
Communicate and facilitate the art direction and formatting of design deliverables and producenecessary communications pieces in both print and digital environments for a wide range of clients
Collaborate internally as well as with clients to conceptualize and execute creative solutions thatcan be translated across various media platforms
Keeping informed on latest trends and forecastsWorking closely with the Creative Director (or project lead) to create accurate price estimates andbreakdowns while delivering solutions within budget
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Assist in the planning and creative process of new client acquisitionWork efficiently with Clark vendors on the development of needed client materialsPre and post production quality checksSubmit creative deliverables within the agreed upon deadline and budgetProcess and approve vendor invoices as neededFollow all department purchasing and delivery policiesCreatively seek out new products and maintain cutting edge industry knowledgeWith the engagement manager, provide accurate price quotes to meet client budgets whilemaintaining pricing guidelines
Attend meetings as assignedDesign of marketing communication pieces including overall theme development, individual piecedesigns, etc.
Manage production of all print pieces from conception to completionProactively recommend creative communications for marketing proposalsQUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE :
Four year related degree and a minimum of 5 years design experience in an in-house creativedepartment or design firm.
Strong creative, organizational, problem solving and time-management skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big egos need not apply.Expert knowledge in graphic production process.Work well with tight deadlines in a team environment.Able to take projects from start to finish with minimal supervision.Adaptable and quick learner. Must be able to apply style guides creatively while upholding brandidentity for Clark, as well as our multiple clients.
Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with HTML, Wordpress, and motiongraphics a plus.
Possess strong conceptual skills, high level sense of design, layout and typography, a broadthinker who is able to offer a variety of design solutions.