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Position Summary:

As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for the project management of all daily activities for your assigned clients. Account Executives are the primary liaison between the Agency and the Client, therefore you will be expected to provide effective communication and direction to ensure that the agency is properly managing client expectations.  

You will be responsible for creating and maintaining strong, lasting client relationships based on achieving client’s marketing objectives in a manner that results in successes for the clients while managing costs within budget.

Account Executive day-to-day activities include, but are not limited to:

• All day-to-day coordination/implementation of client work and client contact
• Writing creative briefs and scheduling meetings with clients or internal team
• Discussing projects with clients and the internal agency
• Creating insertion orders and confirming media buys
• Creating marketing plans
• Securing quotes from vendors
• Marketing strategy for client goals 
• Ensure adherence to brand guidelines
• Remaining cognizant of timelines and budgets for each client
• Attend and assist with on-site projects, such as video shoots and photo shoots 

Our Account Executives wear many hats in our agency, therefore a wide range of skills and abilities are required, including:

• Innovative with the ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines
• Superior organization and time management skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and reliable with a creative approach to all projects
• Digital & social media savvy

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related field is required.
• Must have 1-3 years experience in the advertising/marketing field

DEPARTMENT: Design

REPORTS TO: Creative Director

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Graphic Designer is a senior-level position in the Design department of the agency. Because of their length of experience, they have a broader perspective on the industry, and familiarity with complex design projects. Senior Graphic Designers use their wide range of design skills to assist in creating design concepts, developing design solutions, and executing design projects that align with our clients' objectives and adhere to marketing strategies. They are capable of balancing multiple simultaneous projects, collaborating with other departments, mentoring junior designers, and making decisions when necessary. They are also comfortable presenting their designs to clients.

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Expertise in a variety of software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) 
• Familiarity of other industry design and production software, such as Adobe Dreamweaver, and ability to work with programming scripts including XML and HTML.
• Advanced understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory, as well as familiarity with rendering methods, including drawing, offset printing, photography, interactive media.
• Knowledge of printing processes, and paper and ink specification.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills in order to meet tight project deadlines, with the ability to shifting priorities as necessary.
• Detailed, innovative, creative and solution-oriented thinking skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and mentorship to junior designers

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate internally and with clients to conceptualize and execute creative design concepts and solutions that can be translated across various media platforms
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to delivery, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
• Mentor junior designers and interns, providing feedback and guidance to help them grow in their roles
• Work closely with other departments to ensure brand consistency and alignment with the overall strategy.
• Presenting design ideas to clients, internal stakeholders, and creative/art directors articulating the design strategy and approach, when applicable
• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, techniques/tools, and industry developments.
• Consistently generating ideas to advertise and portray key concepts
• Perform technical reviews of print-ready files for junior designers and interns to ensure consistency and accuracy.

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER DAY-TO-DAY DUTIES

• Using design software, develop creative design concepts for a variety of projects, including print, digital, and social media, including posters and billboards to packaging, logos, and other marketing materials
• Meet with team members and clients to understand brand/marketing objectives and develop designs that align with them
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Providing feedback and guidance to junior designers and interns to help them grow in their roles
• Present design concepts to clients and stakeholders, articulating the design strategy and approach.
• Revise projects based on client feedback
• Conceptualize and complete creative solutions for assigned projects and campaigns that can be translated across various media platforms
• Update tasks and details in agency project management software
• Participate in group concepting and strategy sessions
• Attend client photo and video shoots, as necessary
• Internal communications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Fine Art’s degree in Graphic Design or Communication Arts
• Minimum of five years of experience in graphic design or related field, with a portfolio that demonstrates expertise in design principles, typography, and color theory
• Up-to-date knowledge of design trends and industry best practices.