Specialist, Graphic Design

 

Specialist, Graphic Design Position Profile

The Specialist, Graphic Design develops and designs complex multimedia visual communications—often under tight deadlines—including conference/event materials, internal marketing collateral, brochures, publications, and web page designs. This role involves conceptualizing visuals that meet client needs and preparing them for print, web, or multimedia platforms. Responsibilities include:

• Selecting fonts and establishing typographic hierarchy
• Adhering to style guides or corporate branding standards
• Creating layouts, illustrations, and photo edits
• Determining the use and integration of graphic elements

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent customer service and represent Ricoh professionally
• Exhibit strong organizational, customer service, and follow-up skills
• Translate new artistic concepts into visual media
• Design using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver on both Mac and PC platforms
• Provide graphic consultation and support to internal and external stakeholders
• Produce print, packaging, advertising, point-of-purchase, and digital graphics
• Ensure design quality meets customer expectations
• Design and format multipage documents using style sheets and mapping
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and design innovations
• Apply creative problem-solving to meet cost, time, and client constraints
• Comply with legal standards for duplication, printing, software, and font usage
• Meet production schedules and deadlines
• Collaborate with clients and staff to define project scope, budget, and timelines
• Review proofs and coordinate with printers for final production
• Manage digital asset libraries using asset management tools
• Lead and coordinate the work of other designers as needed
• Develop brand identities through logos, layouts, and color palettes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design preferred, or equivalent coursework/certifications and experience
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Demonstrated design and layout expertise
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in print production preferred
• Project management experience is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong graphic design and layout capabilities
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Adaptable and flexible in dynamic environments
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining quality and efficiency
• High attention to detail
• Creative and deadline-driven mindset

Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Demands

• Office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and noise levels
• Regular interaction with internal teams, clients, vendors, and the general public
• Diverse work assignments requiring both precedent and innovative solutions
• Physical activity may include walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Moderate manual dexterity required for tools and equipment (e.g., keyboard, calculator)

Note: This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or working conditions associated with the role.

 

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If you are seeking a team driven by passion and purpose, come create with us at Ricoh. We are a team of information seekers and customer-obsessed collaborators who aspire to deliver the services, solutions, and technologies that empower business success. We are looking for talented, inspired individuals to join us to help drive high-performance team and our commitment to excellence.

Ricoh is an integrated solutions provider and partner that connects people and technology, creates outstanding customer experiences, and delivers innovation for businesses worldwide. We empower digital workplaces by enabling individuals to work smarter from any location and harness the power of information—how it is collected, stored, managed, and shared—to unlock the potential in every organization. We deliver services and technologies that inspire our customers’ success and guide them toward a better and more sustainable future. If you are seeking a purpose-driven and passionate team, come create with us, and help drive our high-performance culture of excellence into tomorrow.

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