Senior Graphic Designer - TEKsystems, Inc.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re TEKsystems. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. We bring real-world expertise to solve complex technology, business and talent challenges—across the globe. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and driving positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

Role Description 

At TEKsystems, marketing is about understanding the customer— building awareness about how our services can satisfy their needs. We’re looking for a versatile Senior Graphic Designer who is creative and understands the importance of managing and maintaining a brand.  

TEKsystems is looking for a talented Senior Graphic Designer to join the creative team as a full-time employee to lead in the design, development and production of the creative. Theywork with the marketing team to develop visual stories that support the TEKsystems brand and business goals. A successful candidate must be a quick-thinking, creative problem-solver who demonstratesa high level of independence as well as a team collaborator. The ability to execute motion design & animation is a plus. 

The Senior Graphic Designer will lead a broadrange of initiatives and campaigns, including traditional, digital, social and print,as well as provide creative support for leadership presentations.  

Essential Functions: 

• Understandhow to effectively use visual storytelling to support business goals. 

• Oversee design projects from conception to delivery with minimal supervision. 

• Possess the ability to effectively generate, conceptualize and pitch ideas to team and leadership.  

• Show high levels of integrity, passion and commitment, as well as steady strides in building relationships; understand the importance of living the core values. 

• Have proven creativity and design skills for print and digital. 

• Possess a strong understanding of the brand (voice), business (strategy) and industry.  

• Be detail-oriented in all steps of the process and take initiative in suggesting how/when to make improvements to general processes that better the team. 

• Display a high level of general skills: writing skills, analytical skills, attention to detail, creativity, adaptability, initiative and problem-solving. 

• Know how to communicate with the design team and across functional teams, manage up when a problem arises, be attuned to the office surroundings, and know when to share ideas and information. 

• Require minimal help from Leadership on how to problem-solve and leverage critical thinking skills. 

• Require minimal project management from Leadership to stay on schedule. Understand how to create timelines that incorporate the work of multiple functional areas and successfully orchestrate the project through completion.  

• Thoroughly read all content in order to provide innovative design solutions in support of the overall project goals and objectives; have a firm understanding of the brand style and provide design and assets that reflect it. 

• Have the acumen and confidence to work directly with senior leadership; know how/when to effectively push back and/or keep the process moving smoothly. 

• Understand the differences between marketing channels and the best practices in communication and design for each. 

• Stay uptodate on current industry trends. Proactively research industry trends and competitive landscapes to learn new tools, new skills and new aspects of marketing and design. 

• Partner with manager to oversee external agencies and vendors. 

• Manage internal client expectations and relationships. 

• Be adaptable, competent, motivated, ambitious and creative. 

• Work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. 

• Take on administrative and other tasks as assigned. 

Minimum Education/Abilities/Skills: 

• 6+ years of agency or in-house design experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in design, visual arts or relevant field 

• Portfolio of completed design projects for print and digital 

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro is a plus. 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Proficient at meeting deadlines 

• Ability to collaborate with the Creative team 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong prioritization, organization and project management skills 

• Knowledge of motion design & animationwould be beneficial 

Competencies: 

• Quality as job one. Considers quality a priority over simply getting things done 

• Self-direction. Has self-motivation and self-initiates new assignments and challenges, seeking out influencers and the knowledge they need to achieve their goals and progress to the next level 

• Fearless decision-making. Steps up and makes decisions when it’s necessary and is not afraid to make a mistake to reach for innovative solutions 

• Skills development. Has a strong desire to consistently improve/expand skills to become even better. Grows personally to help the team and company grow 

• Desire for input. Seeks to understand what’s expected, secures regular feedback for motivation and developsnew ideas/ways of working 

• Cool under pressure. Has confidence to calmly analyze situations and solve problems, even when the deadline is quickly approaching. Knows when to compromise and when to stand firm 

• Effective people skills. Values and understands how to nurture professional relationships and build bridges to expand organizational network 

Salary will be $69,000-$104,800 based on experience + annual bonus based on performance

Employees also receive a benefits package including a 401(k) company matched retirement savings plan, paid time off and holiday pay. See link below

https://www.teksystems.com/en/careers/benefits

We are an equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.