Graphic Designer II
Graphic Designer II
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Job Description
About us
WRA Architects is a Texas and Oklahoma based Architectural Design firm specializing in K12 Educational facilities.
Why WRA
We are a great place to work our clients are raving fans and we love to design!
About the role
The primary responsibility of this role is to design campaign collateral for K12 public school bond campaigns environmental graphics for K12 public schools and municipal buildings and corporate branding and marketing materials. You will collaborate with the marketing team architectural designers and external clients to create impactful visuals that align with strategic objectives. A strong understanding of print prepress for marketing deliverables as well as largeformat printing for environmental graphics signage and wayfinding is essential. Experience in web and motion design for social media is a plus. The ideal candidate will be detailoriented able to manage multiple projects at once and capable of seamlessly shifting between creative and strategic tasks.
Essential Functions
Corporate Brand Management Implement brand identity and develop creative strategies to maintaining a strong brand presence in the market while ensuring consistent messaging across all marketing materials.
Campaign Development Conceptualize develop and execute compelling marketing campaigns for clients from brand identity concepts to digital and print collateral such as flyers direct mail signage social media graphics web graphics etc.
Environmental Graphics/Wayfinding Conceptualize develop and execute large scale graphics to enhance school environments. Understanding of various mediums and materials is preferred.
Strategic Planning Understand develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with company and client goals encompassing digital marketing traditional advertising and other channels.
Collaboration Work closely with clients vendors team members architectural staff and other departments to align marketing efforts with overall business objectives.
Communication Effectively communicate marketing strategies plans and results to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Organization Develop and maintain effective file and asset library organization strategies for collaboration with the team and company as a whole. Maintain records of project status processes billable time etc.
Print and Prepress Implement knowledge of industry standards and best practices to ensure files are printready and quality of final printed materials across a variety of mediums vendors and print processes (offset and digital).
Team Leadership Take ownership of projects from concept to taking feedback communicating with appropriate team members and ensuring proper print and/or distribution of final materials with little supervision.
Qualifications and Requirements
This role requires a minimum of 5 years of professional experience with a focus on layout design for both print environmental experience design and brand development. Experience in industries such as Architecture/Engineering Construction Media Outlets or Public Education is a plus.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Ability to take on challenges and be adaptable. Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time and manage shifting deadlines. Respond well to constructive feedback. Comfortable working independently or with a team and with little supervision. Team player with interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Obtain and promote knowledge about design technology social media content production bond planning and multimedium campaigns.
Continuing Education/ Expertise/ Leadership
Participate in seminars conventions & organizations relevant to Marketing and Graphic Design to stay up to date on the latest best practices and techniques.
Additional participation in Architecture and School Design events may be required (SMPS AMA TSPRA TASA/ TASB conventions AIA seminars)
Required Advanced / Expert Level Skills
Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator InDesign Photoshop Lightroom Bridge
Apple Operating System
Print and Digital Media
Branding
Layout Design
Typography
Social Media
Photo Editing
Prepress
Web design and development with Squarespace
File organization and management
Environmental Design/Wayfinding
Bonus Skills
Animation
Video Editing
Photography
3D Design
Event Planning & Coordination
UI/UX
Reports
Graphic Designer II will report to the Creative Services Manager and Marketing Leadership
Physical Demands
Must be able to read write and communicate both verbally and in written form to express and exchange ideas. While performing the responsibilities of the job the employee must be able to access all components of the workstation and other office equipment. Frequent typing writing bending and twisting. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
General office environment with moderate noise. This position is mostly sedentary involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. A busy environment with many unscheduled interruptions. Frequent computer use at workstation for extended periods of time. Public contact position requiring appropriate business apparel.
WRA is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment Type
Full Time
