JOB TITLE
Graphic Designer
POSITION DETAILS
We are looking for a graphic designer to create engaging and on-brand graphics for a variety of media. You’ll be a self-starter, capable of delivering brilliant creative ideas, and show amazing attention to detail.
Founded by a noted business strategist and consultant, Inherit Learning Company (ILC) has equipped thousands of entrepreneurs with the structure and strategy to take their business to the next level. ILC provides business education resources and networking opportunities to emerging and established business owners. Helping everyday individuals shift from idea to income and beyond.
At Inherit Learning Company, we work hard, we work with integrity, and we work together. Our innovative and creative work is a reflection of each of us and the culture and values that we share.
We are excited that you want to join us in supporting our clients as they target their skills and passions towards making the world a better place.
Bring... your impeccable skill in illustration & design along with a passion for positive communication, to this pro-active, growing organization that’s redefining success for its clients—not for quick riches—but lasting success, the kind that builds legacies.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Has work that demonstrates the ability to research trends (marketing, social, design, product, etc.) and leverage this research and understanding to develop compelling creative concepts against creative briefs, brand guidelines, business strategies, and insights.
Presents a portfolio that leverages strong, clean, compelling design which targets customer avatars effectively.
Brings a sense of enthusiasm and interest to their work.
Can use design to translate business concepts into fun, modern, and engaging content for Inherit Learning Company’s clients.
Possesses keen attention to detail in executing work against fast-paced deadlines.
Is a good communicator, with strong interpersonal skills, who embraces collaboration with team and business partners—listening effectively and translating that communication into targeted design.
Is proactive, energetic, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize work appropriately and shift priorities as needed to balance long-term goals and urgent projects.
Can ask for and provide constructive feedback.
JOB DESCRIPTION
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Efficiently edit text, formatting, illustrations, and photography of existing files that have been created with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PDF, Word, and Google Drive (Docs and Slides especially)
- Create new versions of existing designs adhering to existing style guides for social content, web imagery, and course materials
- Collaborate through our creative process to take new projects from start to finish while communicating effectively with in-house personnel and outside agencies: stakeholders, product dev. teams, copywriters, web developers, marketing, print shops, and other colleagues, as necessary
- Create engaging layout and design for educational materials, social media, websites, and products
- Collaborate in maintaining brand guideline evolution in order to streamline our customer’s experience as they travel from product to product.
- Collaborate with our team to maintain an organized and accessible archive of images, photos, and previous work products
- Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
3+ years of graphic design experience creating files for multiple platforms including imagery for websites, social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), print collateral, and interactive PDFs with an understanding of web usability best practices and preparing files for print.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite as well as working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Slides. Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts, Digital Design, Communications or related field
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must be reliable, have exceptional attention to detail, commitment to quality design practices, and demonstrate commitment to following through.
- Ability to ensure projects are completed with high quality and on schedule
- Must be proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign as well as working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Google Drive Software, and a presentation software such as Google Slides (preferred), PPT, or Keynote
- Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS
- Strong analytical skills
- A keen eye for aesthetics and details
- Have a continual focus on learning: Staying abreast of new design trends, keeping current on software, and learning new skills.
- Experience with ASANA, Slack, and Google Calendar is a plus.
- Must be able to provide an updated link or PDF of portfolio work samples
WHAT COMPETENCIES WILL THE IDEAL CANDIDATE DEMONSTRATE?
- Collaboration
- Integrity
- Respect
- Accountability
- Purpose
- Shared Leadership
- Continuous Learning
- Critical Thinker
QUALIFICATIONS
- Possesses Customer-Focused Mindset: Is aware of and considers relevant internal and external stakeholders and their needs (customers); identifies solutions to be responsive to stakeholder needs; considers the big-picture impact when executing daily tasks.
- Collaborative: Collaborates with peers to drive results in alignment with organizational and operational goals; is able to work in cross-functional teams; is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public; is capable of building strong relationships with the team in an effort to anticipate their preferences and use discernment in decision-making.
- Communicates Effectively: Possess strong written and oral communication skills; demonstrates active listening and comprehension; selects and uses appropriate communication methods to keep others appropriately informed; able to tailor messages based on target audience.
- Demonstrates Integrity and Judgement: Follows through on commitments letting others know of his/her true intentions; ensures decisions or recommendations are evidence-based and others understand the decision/recommendation before moving forward; considers the relative costs and benefit of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Demonstrates Critical Thinking: Applies logic and reasoning to effectively think through problems and information; examines relative strengths and weaknesses of options, solutions or approaches.
- Demonstrates Strategic Thinking: Considers issues and relationships relevant to achieving long range goals or vision; identifies alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values to layout several points of view on a course of action to accomplish goals. ​​​​​​​