Graphic Designer (Hga-R) Jobs

The Graphic Designer is a full time, direct-hire position working for HGA in our office in either Ruston, LA, Baton Rouge, LA or The Woodlands, TX.

HGA’s vision is to be “Partnering with clients to create the future.” To support this, HGA is seeking a dynamic graphic designer to support all aspects of creative design, strategy, and production in support different business unit marketing initiatives. This individual will play an integral role on HGA’s marketing team by collaborating internally with other team members and with internal clients to understand needs and produce high-quality deliverables, such as brochures, flyers, social media, and proposals, as well as corporate identity materials.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Review and edit documents to ensure layout and formatting is accurate, consistent, and meets brand standards, particularly those in Microsoft Office products (e.g., Microsoft Word and PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Use design principles to create and adhere to brand standards, enhance visual design, and improve quality of deliverables.
• Research and understand a business units industry, background, and objectives, as well as context, content, and purpose of the deliverable to make thoughtful design decisions accordingly.
• Design original, attractive, and branded collateral and program materials using knowledge of layout, typography, and color.
• Support program management, team proposal workflow, and creative process by tracking action items and taking ownership over deliverables and work products.
• Learn and remain up to date on design trends, principles, and techniques.
• Work collaboratively with HGA’s team of internal clients, designers, and project managers to understand client needs and propose creative solutions, including developing print and digital deliverables.

Qualifications

GRAPHIC DESIGNER QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience creating motion graphics or video (After Effects, Premier Pro) and photo editing a plus.
• Experience working in and designing for various content distribution platforms, such as WordPress and ConstantContact is strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience with a strong portfolio of work that clearly demonstrates expertise in design functions including but not limited to print, social and digital media, and branding.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, advertising, art, visual communication, or a related field is needed.
• Candidates should be located within daily commuting distance of the HGA office in Ruston, LA, Baton Rouge, LA or The Woodlands, TX.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled

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