Graphic Designer
About Us:
Issuer Direct is a premier provider of communications and compliance technology solutions that are designed to help organizations tell their stories globally. Our comprehensive solutions are used by thousands of corporations around the world, all of which rely on our industry leading newswire ACCESSWIRE®, IR website architecture, virtual live events, and compliance technologies. Founded in 2006, Issuer Direct is a publicly traded company (NYSE: ISDR) headquartered in downtown Raleigh, NC, with multiple locations across the U.S. and Canada. Today, Issuer Direct serves thousands of public and private companies in more than 19 countries.
Issuer Direct is a special company comprised of people proud of their past, and excited about their future. Above all, we are defined by the character and integrity of our people. As we work to serve our valued customers, we are always mindful of the importance of advancing through our personal integrity, our shared values, and our consistent ethical and honest business conduct. Issuer Direct is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are excited about recruiting skilled professionals looking to be a part of our dynamic team!
We’re looking for an innovative Graphic Designer to join our growing team! You will be responsible for supporting the marketing team and operations partners by designing, revising, and updating marketing materials across a variety of platforms. As a part of the Marketing team, you are also responsible for supporting internal departments and management team with design needs, production, and versioning by performing the following duties.
A Day in the Life:
-Designs and prepares wide variety of graphics, including but not limited to catalogs, marketing promotions, sales collateral, and other specialized graphics.
-Designs landing pages, banner ads, graphics and media that champion marketing goals, client brands, and implements UI/UX best practices
-Manages internal communications (planning, creative, and writing) and website updates and maintenance.
-Works with team members to ensure a consistent, integrated brand perception.
-Creates cohesive designs, internal communications, and presentations.
-Understands the business to ensure the right message is being conveyed.
-Ensures designs and executions accurately reflect the desired message and conveys the right information to the right audience.
-Understands brand strategy, marketing campaigns, and their desired goals.
-Executes creative solutions for marketing materials, including print and digital media.
-Maintains and elevates the brand aesthetic across all digital touchpoints.
-Develops clean and effective graphic templates and style guides.
-Develops templates and easy-to-use designs in numerous systems.
-Creates and maintains a digital library for marketing materials.
-Keeps abreast of latest standards, processes, and trends in the visual design field.
About You:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
-High level of positivity and energy to work in a quick-moving and fast changing team-focused environment.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills
-Attention to detail and quality assurance
-A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and implement variety of feedback into design work
-Knowledge of current UX/UI best practices, techniques, and principles in marketing design
-Strong prioritization, time management, and organizational skills
-Strong understanding of the target audience and industry trends
-Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, DuDa, WordPress, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Office, and HTML
-Basic knowledge of SEO is a plus.
Education & Experience
-BA/BS degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent experience
-5+ years’ experience in graphic design
-Portfolio of past work is recommended
Perks & Benefits:
-100% company paid medical coverage, with optional dental & vision benefits
-100% company paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
-100% company paid Telemedicine
-Employee Assistance Program & Health Advocate available for all employees
-Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
-Company discounts on social & entertainment
-Parking Stipend
-401(k) with match
-Generous and flexible PTO policy & Holiday Pay