Sr. Graphic Designer

Job TitleSr. Graphic Designer
LocationKansas City, Kansas
Description

Design engaging solutions for marketing and communications channels, including logo design, websites, social assets, emails, print and digital ads, publications, packaging, events, digital signage, internal presentations, etc., that align with the brand, messaging, and strategic objectives of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and its subsidiaries. Execute against the creative vision and uphold quality standards for the DFA brand and consumer brands.

 

DFA’s newly formed in-house creative team is responsible for delivering exceptional concepts, inspiring content, and delivering results for the cooperative and its brands. The team works on a broad range of digital and traditional touchpoints for external marketing, internal communications, and large-scale events. These touchpoints are critical in setting the culture and tone for the cooperative.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop style guides for various campaigns and programs
• Develop and maintain turn-key brand templates
• Provide photo art direction, assistance, and styling support
• Understand and execute against design standards for the DFA brand and consumer brands across various channels
• Collaborate with members of the communications, marketing, creative and client teams to ideate and execute engaging solutions
• Execute creative with a keen eye for detail and quality of craft
• Maintain a deep understanding of creative best practices across various digital and traditional channels
• Communicate and present design concepts to peers and clients
• Commit to and exemplify DFA’s and our team’s mission, vision, and values
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in design, advertising, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in agency or in-house agency
• Portfolio that demonstrates creative work with a deep understanding of branding, layout, composition, typography, and color
• Certification and/or License – none

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to demonstrate culture and trend expertise with impeccable taste in art direction and design
• Able to take on new challenges, from big enterprise challenges to smaller tasks, with the same enthusiasm and passion
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a larger team or individually in a fast-paced environment

• Able to prioritize, manage and meet multiple concurrent deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively – visual, verbal and written – for a diverse range of internal and/or external audiences

• Able to think strategically, creatively and problem solve

• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of web design, digital asset management, pre-press standards
• Able to work across functions, geographies, and organizational levels to develop solutions; engages and involves key stakeholders as necessary

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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