Graphic Designer

Position Overview

The Graphic Designer is responsible for managing, creating, and maintaining visual style and overall layout of direct mail campaign collateral for HomeServe’s utility Partners. Under the supervision of the Creative Services Manager, this role interacts directly with cross-functional departments within Marketing. Superior attention to detail, strong production skills, knowledge of print production and best practices for digital and print file set-up are keys to the success of this position. Requests include edits and management of electronic files for DM campaigns including outer envelopes, BREs, letters, brochures, as well as presentations, proposals, logos, and pamphlets turnaround quickly and within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and proof a high volume of digital InDesign files for direct mail and digital design while maintaining above-average accuracy and digital file integrity.
• Expert level skills using the layers pallet in InDesign to build complex, print-ready files.
• Ability to manage and maintain specific guidelines and style/brand standards for multiple Partners, including, marketing, creative and Partner-specific guidelines.
• Work closely with internal teams including marketing, production, proofreading and campaign management to ensure delivery of campaign assets under tight deadlines.
• Respond quickly to requests with a proven ability to multi-task and successfully manage multiple, concurrent projects with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload; ensure critical path dates and objectives are met for multiple requests, proof and edit own work, troubleshoot throughout the production process to ensure successful upload of production-ready files.
  
  

Essential Functions

Essential Job Function

% of Time on Function

File Review, Editing, & Proofing

40%

InDesign Expertise & File Creation

30%

Collaboration & Deadline Management

20%

Troubleshooting

10%

Total

100%

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Digital Design or related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in production or graphic design.
• Advanced-level skills using Adobe Creative Cloud software, (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro) software applications.
• Proficiency working in a digital workflow environment using Acrobat Pro to read and translate marked-up PDF files that include proofreading and copy-editing direction from members of marketing and production teams.
• Experience using project management software, specifically Workfront, Asana, Slack and Jira.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Thorough understanding printing processes plus knowledge of lasering for direct mail components. Knowledge of HTML/email design a plus.
• Team-player who is energized by a fast-paced environment and values helping other team members achieve collective department objectives.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to adhere to a variety of production and design SOPs.
  
  

Minimum Physical Requirements

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of the position for which they work. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to listen, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls while executing tasks like working on a computer or talking on the telephone. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to low.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Salary Range: $89,712.36 - $119,616.48

Annual Bonus Potential: 10%

HomeServe USA is an equal opportunity employer.

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