Associate Graphic Designer Job Description

Associate Graphic Designer Job Description

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Associate Graphic Designer Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Revise and redesign catalog spreads based on feedback
Ensure sizing is correct on art for each brand for advertising, print and web (fixtures, billboards, ads, posters, banners)
Design and provide imagery for special events, plan for materials to appropriately fill spaces in grand openings, parties, and sales meetings (for creative use of spaces, walls, banners, invitations, collateral)
Produce company/division collateral including booklets and presentations, business cards, newsletters, paperwork, office environment, eblast announcements, (as needed)
Concept product graphic treatments for driver crowns, decals, shafts, grips, and head covers
Produce a variety of marketing collateral using approved brand templates original concepts following CB brand guidelines
Create innovative and brand appropriate design solutions for all facets of your product areas
Quickly develop chase product closer to seasonal trends and needs
Work closely with Buyers to develop a cohesive product assortment that both fulfill business needs, pushing the envelope with new product development
Regular communication between Buyers, Design Coordinator and Production team

Associate Graphic Designer Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Education for Associate Graphic Designer

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the associate graphic designer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Graphic Design, Design, Education, Marketing, Communications, Art, Communication Design, Illustration, Advertising, Fine Arts

Skills for Associate Graphic Designer

Desired skills for associate graphic designer include:

Graphics production
Illustrator
Open source environment
WordPress
Adobe Creative Suite
HTML
InDesign
Photoshop
Core graphic design tools use at a school level of proficiency
Creative marketing trends and best practices

Desired experience for associate graphic designer includes:

Excellent ability at problem solving with store development team, buyers, operations, district managers, store managers and in-store visual leads
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Web / Graphic Design or a minimum of 5 years’ equivalent experience
Comprehensive portfolio showcasing web design work required
Knowledge of developments in the fields of web usability, general design trends and technologies
4-year degree from an accredited institution in design, marketing or related field, OR appropriate combination of education and significant experience
Able to execute designs efficiently in both print and digital

Associate Graphic Designer Examples

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Associate Graphic Designer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of associate graphic designer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for associate graphic designer
  • Create, identify and execute original and engaging designs
  • Support Asset Management's communications initiatives by creating relevant and engaging print and online materials
  • Design press kits, flyers, web banners, digital/video content, reprints, blog & social media posts, select print ads and invitations
  • Work closely with front office, communications and marketing colleagues to develop internal communications and web strategies that support the business
  • Maintain corporate brand standards across all projects
  • Execute on creative solutions for a variety of marketing communications needs
  • Photo editing research, procurement and treatment for site and social
  • Design packaging materials as directed
  • Work with Production Artist on Catalog translations and versions
  • Create digital media content for social media and other external communications
Qualifications for associate graphic designer
  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field, or appropriate combination of education and experience
  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a fine art
  • Must have 3-4 years of experience in graphic design
  • Must have intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities
  • Technically fundamental, seeking to enhance skills in all industry standard design software applications
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Associate Graphic Designer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of associate graphic designer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for associate graphic designer
  • Provide key assets to regional teams
  • Create new and revised product labels
  • Create electronic files for submission to outside vendors and create file types used for both conventional printing electronic duplication
  • Continually update and maintain technical skills required to stay current in graphic design field
  • Create visual assets for collegiate and professional esports programs
  • Perform basic photo editing and manipulation as needed to create images as assets
  • Create pages to drive profitable sales growth and position landsend.com to be a leader in the industry
  • Supports Creative Director in keeping the catalog and on-line presence “on brand”
  • Researches how competitors execute web/catalog design and stays current with retail selling trends
  • Works directly with copywriters, production specialists and other art directors in a team environment to support catalog development
Qualifications for associate graphic designer
  • Passion for sports and/or golf preferred
  • 1-3 years of relevant design experience (online marketing or e-commerce preferred)
  • Bachelors Degree majoring in Graphic Design or Visual Communications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent level of experience
  • A degree in a relevant creative discipline, Graphic Design, Banding & Communication Design, Product and/or industrial Design
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a graphic/product designer
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Associate Graphic Designer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an associate graphic designer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for associate graphic designer
  • Designs additional marketing creative as needed with direction from Creative Manager
  • Partners with the Marketing and Merchandising teams in order to fully support business via catalog sales
  • Assists Creative Manager and Creative Director with other projects as needed
  • Contributes to the evolution of the Lands’ End brand
  • Contributes via brain storming and general enthusiasm
  • Bachelor’s degree or professional qualifications in graphic design or related field
  • Minimum of 2 years of direct computer graphics experience or equivalent experience in a desktop graphics design environment, preferably working in IT consulting or publishing
  • Advanced skills in graphic design, image manipulation, and communication via visuals
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work globally to collaborate, work together to solve problems, ensure customer satisfaction, and support strategic initiatives
  • Ability to ensure that all deadlines are met on assigned requests
Qualifications for associate graphic designer
  • An excellent ability to communicate ideas
  • Maintain an up to date understanding of current design thinking and trends
  • Technical knowledge of printing, processes and product design
  • Ability to illustrate in a variety of styles
  • Strong sense of typography, with an ability to hand-letter type
  • Strong use of color
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Associate Graphic Designer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for an associate graphic designer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for associate graphic designer
  • Ability to understand style guides and global best practices and apply them consistently every day
  • Works closely with the Creative Specialist and Sr
  • Collaborates closely with Creative Director, Sr
  • Create, manipulate, and color all artwork needed for product design (graphics, prints, plaids, stripes, screens, appliqués, embroideries)
  • Prioritize and organize creative requests based on the seasonal calendar to meet established deadlines
  • Maintain in-house library of graphic/print/pattern/applied art for use by design
  • Stay current on new and developing art trends
  • Work closely with designers to create and implement design concepts consistent with private brand strategies
  • Train, develop and mentor Assistant CAD Designers
  • Support special projects and responsibilities in CAD (presentations, printer maintenance, updating filing, updating forms)
Qualifications for associate graphic designer
  • Proficiency with Adobe, Photoshop, Illustrator and other related programs essential
  • Ability to create technical drawings for product specifications to be sent to vendors for manufacturing
  • Clever, smart, and witty copywriting skills a plus for typography placement on product
  • 4 year degree in graphic design
  • 3-5 years of solid experience in graphic design
  • Strong typography, attention to detail is a MUST
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Associate Graphic Designer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of associate graphic designer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for associate graphic designer
  • Oversee and coordinate the entire production process to final print including print specifications, cost, selection of appropriate production media and materials such as ink and paper, inspection of proofs for accuracy, and adherence to appropriate production standards
  • Pick up templates and previously created work and change copy, resize layout and/or make other production-related changes
  • Communicates with Team Members and external vendors throughout workflow
  • Coordinates and updates own jobs within systems and libraries
  • Researches and negotiates print/production costs and renewals as required
  • Under direct supervision, performs layout work—importing graphic images and integrating them with text to execute creative concepts for university publications and marketing communications
  • Prepare materials for press and work with printer to assure consistency and quality
  • Lead the conceptualization and design of all KIPP DC marketing materials--including assets for social media, email marketing, events, print collateral, signage, and merchandise
  • Steward KIPP DC’s brand by maintaining a bank of templates and resources for KIPP DC employees
  • Curate KIPP DC’s video and photo library and serve as on-staff photographer, videographer, and video editor
Qualifications for associate graphic designer
  • Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Excel) and PC platform
  • Excellent work ethic with a can-do attitude
  • Working knowledge or experience in video production/editing is a plus, but not required
  • Must be proficient with CAD, Adobe Photoshop/illustrator
  • Ability to follow style guidelines and design templates in-house processes and best practices
  • Minimum of 7 to 8 years of experience in graphic design

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