NBD Designer

BASIC FUNCTION:

New Business Development is looking for a Designer to create beautiful client presentations and design campaigns. We are looking for individuals who are detail-oriented, thrive in a fast paced deadline-driven environment, have a strong visual eye and impeccable design detail, and excellent typography skills.

This Designer will work with the Creative Lead to design and produce primarily print/digital materials and work with our New Business Development team to bring those designs to reality.

SPECIFIC KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Design & Creative Manager and Sr. Director in assembling presentations, proposals, and creative assets
• Responsible for ensuring execution of all phases of design project needed for project completion (developing comps, producing illustrations, etc.)
• Develop design solutions that demonstrate creative excellence for all phases of the design process (from concept to final execution)
• Produce attractive and effective designs across multiple media channels
• Collaborate with sales and operational teammates on presentation deliverables and strategy, overseen by NBD Design Lead
• Design Supplemental Collateral to support ongoing NBD pursuits
• Create Marketing Materials to support growth and outreach
• Assist with design requests from internal and operations partners as needed
• Maintain NBD design library including images, marketing materials, presentations, and other creative assets
• Other duties as assigned

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

• Ensure projects are completed on-time, taking into account team review needs and strict client deadlines.
• Ensure that all work maintains the high quality standards demanded by NBD.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal clients and potentially vendors to ensure the level of service quality always exceeds expectations.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Graphic Design (or equivalent design experience).
• 2-5 years graphic design industry experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating creativity and skill relative to experience.

NBD PROJECT NEEDS OVERVIEW:

• Print & Digital Presentations – Pres Books, Creative Books,
  Playbooks & PPTs
• EDS Boards
• Supplemental Collateral – Org Charts, Distribution Maps, Timelines, Checklists, Meet the Team, etc
• Marketing Materials – One Sheeters, Case Studies, Partnership Overviews, etc
• Production Art / Product Design / Line Drawings
• Packaging Design
• Brand Research & Alignment
• Brand Application
• Trend & Demo Research
• Photo Editing & Manipulation
• Creative & Pattern Development
• Uniform Design
• Supplier Management
• Client online portal development

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Competency with Mac
• Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, & Illustrator
• Microsoft Office – Word & PPT
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work across multiple formats ie: print, web, 3D, etc.
• Some creative industry experience
• Ability to work independently and fully own assignments
• Maintain positive, team-focused attitude and collaborate with other creatives
• Curiosity and willingness to try new techniques; offers creative solutions to complex design problems
• Writing, Editing & Proofreading Skills (desired, not necessary)