Graphic Designer

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

• Recognized on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For”
• Strong benefits and wellness programs to support employees
• Collaborative and positive work culture

Job Summary

Responsible for creating visual representations of text documents for web and print designs.; develops original designs, layouts, text and headlines for various products such as brochures, cards, online content, and strategic presentations; utilizes creative abilities to effectively portray design concepts; enhances ideas and artistically improves draft images to create high resolution, high quality images.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilizes a general style guide to ensure Aflac products are uniform in color, font, and measurements; communicates style guidelines to internal customers to ensure incoming design requests are branded.

• Effectively communicates and coordinates design plans with internal and external customers; ensures design images are prepared for online movement and works collaboratively with various technical professionals.

• Assists senior designers with strategic marketing plans for external customers; supports senior designers with proposals and design concepts for print and web content aimed at meeting strategic goals.

• Familiar with various design needs and branding differences; works collaboratively with other designers to ensure quality product.

• Performs routine press checks to ensure and approve the quality of final print products before printing mass jobs; ensures colors, measurements, and text are well represented as it relates to the original design concept; conducts press checks along with customers for high profile products.

• Performs other related duties as required

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced knowledge and experience using the latest Adobe Creative suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Professional

• Advanced knowledge of the printing process

Professional - Education & Experience

• Education Degree - Minimum Required - Bachelor's Degree Graphic Design or related field
• Experience - Minimum Required 4 years of job-related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Organizational Competencies

• Acting with Integrity - Clearly states goals and beliefs; lets people know his/her true intentions; does what he she said they would do; follows through on commitments
• Communicating Effectively - Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling to the listener
• Pursuing Self-Development - Demonstrates ambition and desire to move forward in his/her career; engages others in discussions about career development; seeks feedback on ways to increase his/her performance; takes advantage of opportunities to build new skills and capabilities
• Serving Customers - Builds strong relationships with customers; stays aware of customer needs, concerns and satisfaction; responds promptly to customer questions and requests; effectively manages customer expectations
• Supporting Change - Enthusiastically participates in new change initiatives and programs; focuses on reasons why changes will work and how they will be beneficial
• Supporting Organizational Goals - Actively supports organizational goals and values; demonstrates enthusiasm toward the company's goals and mission; aligns actions around organizational goals
• Working with Diverse Populations - Shows respect for the beliefs and traditions of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds