Graphic Designer
Job Description
Timing: Start early October
Duration: Ongoing freelance, potential contract-to-hire
Hours per week: 36
Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI (onsite at least 3 days per week Tues/Wed/Thurs)
Pay rate: $30-35/hr.
Eventual Salary: $60-70K+ DOE
One of our non-profit clients is looking for a Graphic Designer / Art Director to join their team for an ongoing freelance role with the potential for contract-to-hire.
This Graphic Designer will be part of the in-house marketing team and report to the Director of Marketing Operations to deliver creative assets that advance the non-profit’s mission and marketing communications.
The Graphic Designer should be comfortable managing a high volume of projects with the support of a strong marketing team, proactively chasing down the content and approvals needed to keep work moving, and able to shift gears quickly when priorities change.
Ideal Graphic Designer candidates will have:
– At least 3+ years of agency or in-house experience as a Graphic Designer, Art Director, or Production Designer
– BA degree in graphic design, art, or relevant field
– Fully proficient with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
– Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
– Adaptable, collaborative, and positive attitude
– Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
– Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
– Appreciation for organization’s mission and role in the community
Job Responsibilities
– Design creative materials for both print and digital platforms, aligned with the organization’s brand and campaign goals.
– Adapt and refine existing design concepts for a variety of channels (i.e. flyers, social, email, event collateral, reports, etc.).
– Present design concepts for feedback and implement revisions as needed.
– Coordinate with external vendors (i.e. printers, mail houses) to ensure quality and accuracy.
– Use project management and collaboration tools (i.e. Asana, OneDrive, Outlook, SmugMug, etc.) to track progress and meet deadlines.