Graphic Designer

Position: Graphic Designer

Reports To: Director of Client Services

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Compensation: $45,700 - $52,000

The Mailworks is a woman owned family business specializing in the creation and distribution of direct mail campaigns for a nation-wide customer base. The Mailworks operates 24 hours a day, usually 6 days a week. The team of 80+ employees range from executives, marketing specialists, designers, developers, and production workers.

The Graphic Designer is responsible for creating visually engaging and innovative designs that effectively convey the objectives of various projects and campaigns. This role requires a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of brand guidelines, and the ability to stay abreast of industry trends to create effective designs. The Graphic Designer will work closely with the Director of Creative Development and other team members, playing a key role in transforming creative briefs and client requests into compelling, visual, direct mail solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities: none

Duties:

CREATIVE DESIGN

• Develop and conceptualize design solutions that meet the objectives of the project or campaign
• Create visually engaging graphics, layouts, and designs to properly convey provided creative briefs and/or client requests
• Ensure all designs adhere to client brand guidelines if provided
• Create and maintain product type and design thumbnails
• Stay updated with industry trends and apply insights to create innovative and effective designs

DESIGN FILE PROCESSING AND VERIFICATION

• Prepare and format designs for print, ensuring they meet pre-press and production specifications
• Coordinate with pre-press and production on any product type updates needed to improve efficiency
• Perform thorough quality checks on all designs for accuracy, including proofreading and adherence to product type standards
• Ensure final designs meet or exceed quality standards
• Accurately integrate variable data fields into product type templates and ensure proper PresConnect registration allowing for proper, efficient order entry by Client Services Department
• Ensure variable data elements align with design specifications and workflow requirements
• Conduct testing and proofing to validate the accuracy of variable data merges

DIGITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

• Organize and maintain a digital library of graphics, media, and design assets for easy access and retrieval
• Catalog and archive completed projects and materials in a logical and easily accessible manner

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION

• Manage design timelines and deadlines effectively, ensuring that all deliverables are met on time and within the agreed-upon schedule
• Work closely with DoCD and internal team members to understand requirements and deliverables
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and incorporate feedback into design revisions
• Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Engage in continuous learning and professional development in emerging graphic design tools and softwares that can enhance design workflows and outputs
• Experiment with emerging technologies (like AR/VR, AI in design) to understand their uses and implementation
• Share knowledge and best practices with team members to foster a collaborative environment

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Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experienced in Adobe Suite
• Experienced in Google Suite
• Creative Thinking
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Project Management
• A polite, friendly and diplomatic manner
• Integrity, reliability and maturity
• Strong interpersonal skills
• The ability to prioritize and manage several different tasks at once
• The ability to work effectively and accurately within strict deadlines
• The ability to solve problems as they arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• The ability to work independently and within a team environment
• No prior experience in healthcare marketing or direct mail marketing is required

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear . The employee frequently is required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Success Indicators

• Timely and effective execution of design projects
• Positive feedback from clients and internal stakeholders on design quality and creativity
• Continuous improvement and adaptation to emerging design trends and technologies

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,700.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Albany, NY 12204: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person