NBD Designer

BASIC FUNCTION:

New Business Development is looking for a Designer to create beautiful client presentations and design campaigns. We are looking for individuals who are detail-oriented, thrive in a fast paced deadline-driven environment, have a strong visual eye and impeccable design detail, and excellent typography skills.

This Designer will work with the Creative Lead to design and produce primarily print/digital materials and work with our New Business Development team to bring those designs to reality.

SPECIFIC KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Design & Creative Manager and Sr. Director in assembling presentations, proposals, and creative assets

• Responsible for ensuring execution of all phases of design project needed for project completion (developing comps, producing illustrations, etc.)

• Develop design solutions that demonstrate creative excellence for all phases of the design process (from concept to final execution)

• Produce attractive and effective designs across multiple media channels

• Collaborate with sales and operational teammates on presentation deliverables and strategy, overseen by NBD Design Lead

• Design Supplemental Collateral to support ongoing NBD pursuits

• Create Marketing Materials to support growth and outreach

• Assist with design requests from internal and operations partners as needed

• Maintain NBD design library including images, marketing materials, presentations, and other creative assets

• Other duties as assigned

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

• Ensure projects are completed on-time, taking into account team review needs and strict client deadlines.

• Ensure that all work maintains the high quality standards demanded by NBD.

• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal clients and potentially vendors to ensure the level of service quality always exceeds expectations.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Graphic Design (or equivalent design experience).

• 2-5 years graphic design industry experience.

• Portfolio demonstrating creativity and skill relative to experience.

NBD PROJECT NEEDS OVERVIEW:

• Print & Digital Presentations – Pres Books, Creative Books,

Playbooks & PPTs

• EDS Boards

• Supplemental Collateral – Org Charts, Distribution Maps, Timelines, Checklists, Meet the Team, etc

• Marketing Materials – One Sheeters, Case Studies, Partnership Overviews, etc

• Production Art / Product Design / Line Drawings

• Packaging Design

• Brand Research & Alignment

• Brand Application

• Trend & Demo Research

• Photo Editing & Manipulation

• Creative & Pattern Development

• Uniform Design

• Supplier Management

• Client online portal development

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Competency with Mac

• Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, & Illustrator

• Microsoft Office – Word & PPT

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work across multiple formats ie: print, web, 3D, etc.

• Some creative industry experience

• Ability to work independently and fully own assignments

• Maintain positive, team-focused attitude and collaborate with other creatives

• Curiosity and willingness to try new techniques; offers creative solutions to complex design problems

• Writing, Editing & Proofreading Skills (desired, not necessary)