Senior Graphic Designer

Southland Industries Inc.

Senior Graphic Designer

Dulles, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

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    Position Summary

    As a Senior Graphic Designer, your primary responsibility will be to create compelling visual assets and designs for both print and digital media. As part of the Marketing Team, you will work closely with other team members as well as other internal stakeholders, taking written or spoken ideas and converting them into impactful designs. The Senior Graphic Designer should be professionally driven and thrive in a team-oriented environment where you will create brand-forward, engaging designs.

    Position Details

    • Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams/individuals on a wide range of projects and media.
    • Visualize and develop compelling, high-impact designs that elevate visual assets across all channels
    • Ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints
    • Work independently as well as cooperatively with other Marketing Team members to manage design workflows, meet deadlines and schedule project implementation.
    • Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity
    • Develop design projects from concept to final delivery
    • Follow established practices for file structure in content management system

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design or related field preferred
    • A plus if you’re experienced in 3D, video editing and/or motion graphics.
    • Extensive knowledge and understanding of core graphic design principles, techniques, and storytelling
    • Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
    • Strong collaborative and communication skills
    • Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud, PowerPoint and Figma
    • Advanced project management skills where you will oversee multiple projects concurrently.
    • Ability to manage high-volume asset development
    • Attention to detail
    • Strong aesthetic, layout, typography, and creative problem-solving skills
    • Organizational and time-management skills for meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
    • Experience leading cross-functional creative initiatives
    • Must have strong portfolio across print, digital, and campaign work displaying real-world examples that demonstrate expertise in graphic design and creative conceptualization
    • Proven track record of managing end-to-end creative projects
    • 5+ years of experience in professional graphic design

    Benefits

    As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

    • 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
    • Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
    • Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
    • Disability income protection insurance
    • Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
    • Paid parental leave
    • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
    • Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
    • Wellness benefits

    About Southland Industries

    As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

    To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

    Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer **** and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

    Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

    External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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