Graphic Designer

Job Summary:

The Graphic Designer position is responsible for creating compelling visuals that support marketing campaigns, product launches, internal initiatives, and sales representative requests while maintaining brand consistency for the J+J Flooring Group and EF Contract Flooring commercial brands. The graphic designer will collaborate with the Director of Marketing to translate ideas into impactful visuals.

Responsibilities:

• Use artistic skills to design various items such as signage, presentation decks, brochures, flyers, invitations, tradeshow materials such as banners and collateral, email blasts, social media graphics, web graphics, etc.
• Prepare files optimized for each channel’s requirements (social, web, print)
• Maintain and update design files and templates for various marketing projects
• Demonstrate attention to detail and strong proofreading skills to ensure accuracy in design elements, typography, and grammar
• Write brief copy and headlines for material
• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing on social media content ideas and assist in the creation of the content for social media posts
• Stay updated with the latest design trends, techniques, creative platforms, and AI technologies such as ChatGPT and SORA
• Assist the Director of Marketing with miscellaneous marketing projects

Performance Expectations (if applicable):

• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively

• Adapt quickly to change in project requirements and priorities, maintaining a flexible and positive attitude
• Must have enthusiasm for the design process and an ability to accept critiques and make necessary adjustments to design as requested
• Excellent communication skills (verbally and written), problem solving, and organizational skills
• Maintain high level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data

Experience/Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field.
• 2-4 years of professional design experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and other Adobe CC Apps)
• Proficiency in the entire Microsoft Suite of products including PowerPoint and strong skills in Canva

• Must understand pixel resolutions and how to convert file formats for both print and web
• Must understand how to package art files to provide to print vendors

Other Requirements:

• Some travel could be required
• Lifting is occasionally required for weights up to 50 lbs.
• Stooping and/or reaching are required occasionally
• Standing and/or walking are required up to 2 hours a day
• Computer keyboard entry and computer monitor viewing are required for up to 8 hours daily
• Perform other approved duties as directed by leadership

Recommended, Not Required:

• Knowledge of AI assisted desi