Creative Graphic Designer

At Pet Watch, we see graphic design as visual storytelling that engages, informs, and inspires. We're seeking a talented graphic designer who can take concepts and ideas and create visual representations in print and electronic media. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable. Collaborating with multiple teams across the company, the graphic designer should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of branding and marketing and be able to find the right style and layout for every project.

Objectives of this role

• Work on various projects and media, using multiple software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals.
• Obtain input from Marketing Managers to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and appropriately represent the company or client.
• Work independently and cooperatively with the marketing team to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and schedule project implementation based on workload, which may include five or more simultaneous projects.
• Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities.
• Update and maintain internal databases for designs, photography, and video.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with internal teams on various materials, including web pages, social media content, presentations, app screen designs, newsletters, prints, and marketing materials.
• Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity.
• Develop concepts by hand or with software and execute original content by determining the ideal color, text, font style, imagery, and layout usage.
• Manage the design and uploading process for all project materials, following best practices for using a content management system.
• Use trend intelligence and knowledge of historical and current markets when designing and executing specific classifications.

Required skills and qualifications

• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
• Proven experience (academic and professional) with design software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver & Figma
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to continue building skill set with education and training

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Working knowledge of CSS3, HTML5, and JavaScript
• Knowledge of WordPress and content management systems
• Photography experience and proficiency with photo-editing software
• Video postproduction and familiarity with Adobe Premier Pro or similar video editing software.

How to apply?

Please share your latest Resume & Portfolio at [email protected] with the subject line as per the following: Your Full Name - Graphic Designer Job Application

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