POSITION TITLE: Graphic Designer/Marketing Associate II or III

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

LOCATIONS: Charlotte, NC

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Raftelis is a leader in financial, management, communication, and technology consulting for local governments and utilities. We provide insights and expertise to help these organizations operate as high-performing, sustainable entities, and, ultimately, make their communities better places to live, work, and play. We offer a hybrid work schedule acknowledging the need for flexibility and learning and teambuilding that's best done in the office. 

JOB SUMMARY:

Working as a key part of the in-house Creative Services Team, the Graphic Designer/Marketing Associate II or III will utilize their creativity and organizational and communication skills to support all aspects of the firm's marketing efforts and work on a variety of graphic design projects for our clients. Work for this position will be fast-paced and require skilled task management to meet deadlines. We are hiring for multiple levels (II or III), commensurate with experience.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop designs for all corporate marketing channels, including website, email, social media, print advertising, print materials, and presentations
• Assist with the development and execution of corporate marketing initiatives
• Design print and digital products for clients while adhering to their brand guidelines
• Create and use branded templates in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for internal and client use
• Take complex marketing and communication initiatives and create design solutions from conception to delivery with minimal supervision
• Coordinate and maintain good relationships with external printers and vendors
• Mentor other designers on the team and review their design work for accuracy and quality
• Assist with conference, webinar, and event planning
• Maintain and organize marketing files
• Various market research activities

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably within a corporate environment
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, graphic design, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and XD
• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Print and digital design experience
• Strong communication and editing skills
• Ability to work within a compact team that may be spread across a broad geography
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Email marketing, preferably Mailchimp
• Social media
• Front-end design for websites and applications
• No-code web design, preferably Webflow
• Video editing
• SEO and website analytics

REWARDS:

Working for a values-based organization focused on growth with an exceptional reputation in its industry, employees receive:

• Company paid medical and dental benefits
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Discretionary paid time off program and education reimbursement program
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Hybrid work schedule

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Raftelis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and our sincere belief in the dignity of each employee, it is our policy to prohibit harassment based on race, national origin, color, age, sex, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual preference, medical condition, disability, religion, or veteran status.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT RAFTELIS AND APPLY: Please visit www.raftelis.com.