Information Experts

Senior Graphic Design Consultant

Position Type:

Full-time Exempt; Part-time Exempt; or Hourly Contractor

Position Profile:

This position is more than just a graphic designer – it is the creative, artistic backbone of all of Information Experts’ projects and requires a thrist for applying abstract, creative concepts to bottom-line business realities. Design at Information Experts means solving complex business problems – practically and compellingly. It requires an understanding of corporate communications objectives and creating fresh and viable concepts that meet client needs. This position consults to clients regarding graphic design elements and executes concepts in print and interactive media. This position may also supervise small project teams responsible for producing client specific deliverables.

Principal Responsibilities:

Be an Information Expert demonstrating our core values and commitment to our clients:

• Design and develop deliverables per client needs and expectations and present concepts; may provide work direction, project status, and feedback to team members and assist them in issue resolution
• May coordinate planning, development, testing, and implementation of project to ensure timely deliverables, project success and quality
• Assist in the identification, assessment and resolution of issues and problems
• Interact and confer with client frequently regarding specific work efforts including seeking regular feedback and input from client on deliverables; may be responsible for informing clients of progress and watching changes in scope and expectations
• Balance and prioritize work to ensure critical items are addressed
• Produce high quality deliverables while working within budget and meeting deadlines
• Keep supervisor aware of workload and potential conflicting commitments

Required Qualifications:

• Superior knowledge of layout principles and an esthetic design concept
• Can easily determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, select style and size of type, and create sample layouts
• Proven ability to creatively design sales, advertising and public relations materials including logos, marketing collateral, educational materials, and web sites
• Excellent ability to develop art and copy layouts using a variety of media to meet specific promotional needs
• Outstanding expertise in graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Quark XpressAbility
• A strong foundation in interface design, computer animation, multimedia development and web page design; expert-level experience with HTML, Flash, and 3D applications
• Strong desire and ability to work creatively and analytically with an attention to detail
• Excellent ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand
• Can easily handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be able to work cooperatively as a member and leader of a team as well as independently with self direction
• Experience leading small projects using project management standards and processes preferred
• Ability to track and communicate project status, identify and resolve issues, and work within budget
• Must have patience, flexibility, a good sense of humor and be solutions-focused
• Visual acuity (with correction) sufficient to make artistic judgments about layout and design
• Manual dexterity to operate computer or make manual sketches and drawings as required

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of college or art school with degree in graphic design, fine arts, or related field; masters degree preferred
• A minimum of 6 years of design experience working in an agency or in-house design department and minimum of 4 years experience designing computer interfaces, animation and graphical elements
• Extensive design experience in brand identity, collateral, print advertising, typography and websites
• 3 years experience with print vendor relations and management
• Must be able to provide a portfolio that includes graphic design samples

Company Profile:

Information Experts is an award-winning communications firm specializing in results-focused strategic communications consulting and creation. Information Experts has become who we are through a unique yet pragmatic sensibility we call integrated communications. Integrated communications represents not only our complementary suite of consulting, content, marketing, and training services, but also our fundamental mission to help corporations find and communicate their authentic voice to its customers, partners, employees, and the media.

Please e-mail us at to submit your resume.