Graphic Designer Jobs

Job Title: Graphic Designer 4

Location: REMOTE (PST)

Duration: 11+ Months

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The main function of a Graphic Designer is to create designs, concepts and sample layouts based on design principles and concepts. A typical graphic designer needs to have a high level of creativity and able to communicate their ideas to both internal and external clients. The ability to be flexible to client demands, work well under pressure and multi-task are required skills.

Job Responsibilities:

·Plan, analyse and create visual solutions to communication problems.

·Develop overall layout and production design of publications or web interfaces as they relate to graphic design.

·Prepare sketches or layouts to present to client.

·Create charts and graphs from data given.

Qualifications:

·Associate's degree in design and/or certificate in graphic design required. Bachelor's degree in design or related field preferred.

·8-10 years’ experience required.

·Creativity, verbal and written communication skills and problem solving ability

·Basic ability to utilize various forms of media, including print, electronic and film..

·Basic ability to visualize in 2D and 3D and understand aesthetic aspects of design.

·Previous experience using the computer to create layouts and generate new images.

·Experience with Adobe publishing and graphics software.

Requirements:

·Years of Experience Required – 3-5 years.

·Degrees or certifications required – none required.

·Disqualifiers – does not have a strong design background.

·Best – able to bring a fresh perspective to things steeped in the Microsoft brand guidelines and can bring their own creativity and freshness to the group.

·Average – meets requirements.

·Preferred Skills – Bachelor’s degree in design related field.

·Performance indicators – successfully work independently with stake holders, produce design elements, take feedback, and turn it into the next step, evaluating with the project leads.

Top 3 hard skills:

·Must have experience with MSFT brand and guidelines.

·Can work independently across a variety of stakeholders.

·Can translate the vision that people have into a strong creative direction

Daily Activities:

·Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm.

·80% Design work.

·20% planning and strategy – getting the requirements.

·Interaction level with sponsor/team – high.