Marketing Graphic Designer

POSITION SUMMARY
MIT Federal Credit Union (MIT FCU) is seeking a full-time Graphic Designer to join our Marketing team based in Lexington, MA. This candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining the visual identity of MIT FCU and participate in a collaborative process to develop an array of print and online marketing, advertising, and brand materials. This role is for an experienced hands-on designer who can provide leadership and instruction to an internal audience, vendors, and outside partners. This role will report directly into the Vice President of Marketing.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for creating and maintaining the visual identity of MIT FCU and participate in a collaborative process to develop an array of print and online marketing, advertising, and brand materials.
• Provide leadership and instruction to an internal audience, vendors, and outside partners.
• Must be well-versed in many facets of graphic design, including print production, digital printing, variable data, publication layout, web/email design, and more.
• Create a range of marketing materials for print (branding, postcards, flyers, publications, direct mailers, signage, etc.) and digital (website, landing pages, emails, PPC ads, video, etc.).
• Develop creative files according to print and digital specifications and effectively prepare them for a smooth production process.
• Produce high-quality design and web assets under tight timelines and according to internal specifications.
• Effectively communicate visual identity standards, best practices, and rationale for design choices. Accurately estimate time to complete projects and adhere to all project goals, budgeted hours, and deadlines.
• Provide ongoing project and relationship management. Provide design direction for the overall MIT FCU brand.
• Take an active role in supporting company sales and marketing efforts and participate in creative brainstorming to develop new concepts and processes to improve workflow.
• Researches and obtains permission(s) for copyright materials where applicable.
• Collaborates with staff to integrate messaging while following creative briefs/direction and brand style guidelines to ensure visual consistency.

• Designs digital and print solutions for integrated marketing efforts, including newsletters, emails, web banners, icons, web interfaces, online videos, mobile platforms, and other vehicles as needed
• Clearly articulates conceptual approaches of design, and proposes messaging themes to accompany design concepts.
• Participates in brainstorming, planning, and implementing of overarching communications strategies.
• Collaborates with staff to integrate messaging while following creative briefs/direction and brand style guidelines to ensure visual consistency.
• Stays up-to-date on best practices for digital display on web and mobile platforms, making changes as needed. Maintains archive of completed print projects, photos, and media files.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
• Strong online design portfolio with a variety of project types and styles represented.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in a Graphic Designer role (agency or print setting is a plus).
• Strong technology skills with various industry-leading software (especially Adobe CC).
• Track record of quality work and satisfied clients. Proven ability to work within client budgets and deadlines, understand goals, and anticipate needs.
• Effective project management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud.