The Senior Graphic Designer at DeanHouston is a creative and strategic individual contributor responsible for developing and implementing design solutions across a wide range of media. This position plays a pivotal role in executing conceptdriven creative work that aligns with marketing objectives and brand strategy for a diverse client portfolio.
Working closely with Creative Directors Art Directors and Account teams the Senior Graphic Designer takes creative ownership of projects from concept through execution. While not a supervisory role this position may informally mentor junior team members and will be relied upon for highlevel creative thinking and production excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Creative Execution
- Deliver worldclass design work that aligns with client marketing strategies and brand standards.
- Create compelling visual content across print digital environmental and presentation media.
- Apply strategic thinking to each project to ensure conceptual strength and design integrity.
- Develop and present creative concepts and mini briefs based on client goals and campaign needs.
- Ensure accurate onbrand and errorfree final deliverables.
Project Management
- Own and manage client creative projects from ideation to delivery ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional team members to execute projects efficiently and creatively.
- Ensure 100% ontime and onbudget performance across assigned projects.
Collaboration & Mentorship
- Partner with Art and Creative Directors as well as team leads to contribute visual direction and feedback.
- Attend internal and client meetings as needed and travel to other DeanHouston offices or client sites when required.
Expected Outcomes
Creative Excellence
- Produce highimpact conceptually strong and executionally precise creative solutions.
- Deliver work that meets or exceeds client expectations and contributes to overall brand success.
Operational Efficiency
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously staying organized and responsive in a fastpaced environment.
- Embrace DeanHoustons culture of service accountability and creative problemsolving.
Team Contribution
- Provide leadership by example through creative ownership initiative and innovation.
- Actively support a collaborative respectful and highperformance creative team.
Who You Are
You are a driven detailoriented design professional with an exceptional creative eye and a strategic mindset. You thrive in a highenergy environment enjoy tackling design challenges and have a firm grasp of both print and digital mediums. Youre collaborative but selfdirected and your design solutions reflect both creative spark and technical polish.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors or Associate degree in graphic design fine arts or related field (preferred).
- 5 years of professional design experience preferably in a marketing or agency setting.
- Expert with traditional design software including CS Suite Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign.
- Strong knowledge of typography color theory composition and design systems.
- Experience with PowerPoint and ability to design highquality visual presentations.
- Excellent verbal written and presentation skills.
- Strong organization prioritization and multitasking skills.
- Ability to manage shifting priorities and deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
- Solid understanding of production processes and attention to quality control.
Benefits
DeanHouston is committed to a culture that nurtures creativity collaboration and individual growth. Our benefits include:
- Full Health Dental Vision Coverage (PPO & HSA options)
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave
- 401(k) with Company Match
- CompanyPaid Life Insurance & ShortTerm Disability
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
Salary Range
The total target compensation for this role is $62500 $70500 annually commensurate with experience expertise and internal equity.
Required Experience:
Senior IC