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Now Hiring: Graphic Designer

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Please include resume and portfolio when applying.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The graphic designer is responsible for graphic design/layout, typography, production detail, vendor and project management. Video production capabilities are a plus.

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Demonstrates creative, technical and analytical skills.

            • Keen eye for aesthetics and details.
            • Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in both technical and business environments.
            • Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines, responding reasonably to the requests of the development team.
            • Operates effectively as an individual for quick turnaround of enhancements and adjustments.
            • Works with copywriters and creative directors to produce final designs.
            • Strong organizational skills for archiving digital files and easily accessing associating paperwork.
            • Utilizes storyboarding and graphic mock-ups when appropriate or required.

 

1. Conceptual Development

This employee assists with creative concept and development and must be able to adapt these concepts to fit the medium that best serves the clients’ interests.

2. Process Skills

This position requires employee to have knowledge of all processes involved in print and electronic media.  This includes printing processes, specifications for job completion, and production output of final hi-res and/or properly formatted media-ready files.

3. Design Skills

This employee must have knowledge of typography, spatial orientation, the handling and manipulation of images, freehand graphics, and basic design elements.

4. Job Proofing Skills

This position requires an employee who is diligent about the details of their work, including proofing stages as well as final preparations in production stages of a project.

5. Client & Vendor Relations

Although this position doesn’t always require client interaction, employee must have exceptional listening skills and be available when called on for presentation.  KSM is a very client-focused organization and there must be a willingness to interact with the development team and client to translate their ideas into effective design.  Employee must be willing to accept that the clients’ direction is not always technically right but must be given utmost consideration.

6. Workload Organization Skills

This position requires an employee who can prioritize, organize, and manage a substantial workload.  This includes being able to complete jobs in a timely manner or on a specified deadline.  This skill set also involves being able to finish jobs in less time than quoted in order to maximize profitability.  One must also be able to complete in-house paperwork to ensure proper billing and documentation.  Of utmost importance, this employee should work in tandem with others in the design department, sharing responsibility of workloads, quality control and the like.

8. Perform all other duties as assigned.

 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

          • Related experience within the advertising industry is preferable. BS/BA degree in Fine Arts or other related disciplines is required.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

          • Practical experience in development of creation with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign (Adobe Creative Suite), multimedia creation, and other programs that are industry standard requirements
          • Video experience in both pre- and post-production, with editing in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Rush
          • Excellent written and oral communication skills
          • Solid background in copywriting, proofing and graphic design
          • Knowledge and skill to handle web language and applications a bonus
          • General understanding of website development and front-to-back functionality
          • Desire and willingness to work in a collaborative, innovative, flexible and team-oriented environment
          • Problem-solving and Pro-active Guidance
          • Graphic Design / Campaign and Corporate Branding Skills
          • Typesetting for Digital and Static Applications
          • Customer Focus, Creativity, Flexibility
          • Detail-Oriented and Strong Organizational Skills
          • Deadline-Oriented and Able to Multi-Task
          • Self-motivated, Strong Work Ethic and Attitude

 

COMPENSATION:

Full-time salary based on level of experience plus health insurance benefits, paid vacation, sick leave/personal;  and IRA company-match option.

 

Please include resume and portfolio when applying.

 

CONTACT:

Cindy Smith, President

KSM Marketing Agency

401 Edwards Street, STE 1130

Shreveport, LA 71101

Phone: (318) 227-8611

Fax: (318) 227-9830

cindy@goksm.com