Graphic Designer

Are you a designer whose talents can’t be contained by a mere job description? An artist who’s not just a student of design but a devoted disciple of it? Can you find the inspiration hidden in unexpected places and come at a problem from so many angles it blushes? Are you the type who swoons over type and appreciates good kerning? Do you know the Rule of Thirds and understand why the Golden Ratio is even better? If so, you might fit right in. MarCom Group is a forward-thinking advertising agency specializing in creating memorable and effective campaigns and marketing communications that don’t just move the needle but break through the clutter.

MarCom Group Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and an award-winning full-service marketing and advertising agency. We specialize in strategic communications and creating employment brands, messaging, highly creative digital solutions, and complete meeting and event management services for our government and commercial clients, as well as developing media and advertising plans and executing those plans. Of the Top 25 Advertising Agencies in the Washington DC market, MarCom Group is currently ranked #9 and is growing up the list each year.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Graphic Designer will apply art, design, and copy layout skills to create visually engaging concepts such as logos, branding materials, advertising executions for print, digital, OOH, TV and video, UX/UI and other digital exercises.

  • Collaborates with creative director, art director, and others to understand project assignments, audience, and intended outcome
  • Creates original visual media that communicates in an engaging and unified way
  • Produces sample layouts for project participants and clients
  • Prepares drafts of design work and provides samples to editorial or other appropriate staff or departments for review
  • Revises projects as necessary based on collaborative feedback process
  • Prepares print orders and assembly instructions on notification of final approval
  • Maintains records of billable project time as required
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Organized with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently on an assignment
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required, major or significant coursework in Art, Graphic Design, or related disciplines highly preferred
  • At least three years of related work experience highly preferred

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