Graphic Designer II

West Cary Group is a full-service, digital marketing and technology agency based in Richmond, Virginia, which services numerous mid-sized local and Fortune 500 clients across a vast array of industries. Hopefully you enjoy the frenetic, dynamic, and exciting environment of a fast-growing firm, because we’re looking for a dynamic Graphic Designer II.

Position Summary: Creates final mechanicals with attention to composition, color, typography and visual impact.  

Role Qualifications:

• Must be able to effectively execute design solutions against a creative brief to meet constraints of cost, time and client needs 
• Must work well in a team, with printers, copywriters, photographers, proofreaders, other designers, account executives, website designers and marketing specialists         

Position Responsibilities:

• Designs and executes mechanicals, based on client specification, brand standards, budget constraints and final format needed for file output 
• Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and arranges layout based upon specs and aesthetic design concepts 
• Presents sample to Creative Director for approval 
• Provides final pre-flight of digital files that are delivered to clients and vendors to ensure the accuracy of the completed project 
• Reviews proofs from vendors 
• Uses a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design 
• Keeps abreast of developments in marketing and advertising environments 
• Contributes ideas and design artwork to the overall brief 
• Other duties as assigned 

• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Graphic Design, Advertising or Marketing, or 3 to 5 years’ experience in a related field required 
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos 
• Proficient in graphic design software in a Mac environment including Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop 
• Ability to execute files using Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint, Word and Excel 
• Thinks creatively to produce new ideas 
• Ability to think visually and to envision a project from beginning to end 
• Must be able to solve complex problems, make judgments and decisions, and think logically and critically 
• Ability to multitask while meeting tight deadlines 
• Produces accurate and high-quality work 

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Medical/Vision/Dental/Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health/Dependent Care
• 401(k) matching
• Cool people to work with!