As a Graphic Designer, you are an integral part of the Globe Life Creative Marketing Team, assisting with a variety of print and digital media projects related to the company’s national direct mail marketing initiatives.
- Use Adobe software on a Mac platform to execute copy, layout, and design changes to a variety of direct mail print and digital media, including brochures, applications, forms, letters, billing, envelopes and other promotional materials
- Assist in the creation of a new marketing material from templates and existing artwork
- Maintain brand standards in print collateral and digital design projects
- Prepare files for prepress and print production with precise instructions for web and/or laser printing and bindery preparation
- Draft mockups of envelopes, forms, brochures and other marketing materials
- Maintain strict timelines and file delivery for multiple production jobs per week
- Ensure accuracy of design files during various stages of development
- Communicate with creative team and project coordinators to ensure expectations and deadlines are met
- Maintain organized archive of electronic files
- MUST LIVE LOCAL TO MCKINNEY, TEXAS-POSITION BECOMING TELECOMMUTE IN THE NEAR FUTURE- PARTLY IN OFFICE AND PARTLY REMOTE
***PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS MAINLY A TASK-ORIENTED, PRODUCTION-BASED POSITION. PEOPLE WHO WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS JOB ARE THOSE WHO ENJOY MAKING EDITS AND MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING ARTWORK AND DOCUMENTS.
Required Skills
- Proficient in latest Mac OS
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite; especially InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat and Photoshop
- Working knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint
- Mastery of visual design fundamentals and tools: typography, layout and color
- Advanced knowledge of art file requirements and color management for traditional press and digital press production
- Strong attention to detail and ability to focus and follow tasks from beginning to end
- Excellent organization, time-management, and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to handle simultaneous tasks, working with speed and accuracy
- Must be self-motivated, comfortable working both independently and within a team environment
- Able to adapt to quick changes and tight deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Desire to learn and stay on top of trends and innovation
Required Experience
- Degree in graphic design or equivalent work experience
- 2-5 years in print design work
- Preferred experience in print production including prepress experience
- Preferred experience in direct mail environment