Graphic Designer IV - Gus Perdikakis Associates

This position requires a Bachelor's degree coupled with 10+ years of experience in concepting, art direction, graphic design as well as presentation design, and presenting brand advertising, product marketing, and customer and/or employee-facing communications. The Graphic Designer will partner with copywriters, account managers and digital specialists to meet creative director’s expectations and clients’ objectives within the company.
This is a 3 year contract position working for a large well-known utilities company. The role is based in Charlotte, NC and is hybrid. Only candidates that live within 40 miles of Charlotte will be considered.

Qualified candidates should submit their PDF resume and portfolio.

What is a typical day like?

• Ensuring teh delivery of creative, effective communications consistent with the company’s brand standards and voice
• Executing client's strategy, core message, target audience and specific goals
• Delivering materials for a broad spectrum of communications channels, including broadcast, video, animation, radio, audio, digital ads (HTML5), email and web (Sketch), direct mail, print ads, PowerPoint presentations.
• Presenting materials to clients; effectively resolve issues and make necessary revisions.
• Providing expertise in effective messaging for various audiences and guidance for applying the company’s style guide and brand voice.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of work experience with art direction, graphic, web, mobile, video/broadcast and motion design (animation)
• Strong art direction/design portfolio
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch or Adobe XD, presentation software (eg., Microsoft Powerpoint, Keynote, Prezi)
• Experience with advertising, marketing, corporate or customer-facing materials
• Recent experience in creating integrated communication campaigns across numerous channels
• Knowledge of various social media channels – Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.