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Graphic Designer/ Mid-Level Graphic Designer

Carbonate is a national creative agency specializing in food, beverage, restaurants, hotels & hospitality tech. From brand strategy and identity design to social media and communications, we work with a range of clients to build, reinvigorate, and grow brands with a focus on crafting thoughtful and impactful solutions.

At the heart of every project and client relationship is a dedication to helping our clients rise above their competition. Design plays a crucial role in our agency’s success. Carbonate is looking for an exceptional Graphic Designer with top-notch technical abilities, a portfolio that shows an ability to produce compelling design work, and a demonstrated ability to think creatively, critically, and strategically. As a Graphic Designer at Carbonate, you'll use your design experience to work across multiple projects, creating engaging solutions for a variety of brand identity systems, print materials, digital marketing, and campaign support needs. You'll work collaboratively with team members to develop creative concepts and possess the ability to clearly articulate your thought process and design decisions. This role reports to the Senior Director of Creative Services.

To apply, please submit your Resume & Portfolio via our website (applications without a portfolio will not be considered): carbonategroup.com/careers

Salary Range: $47,500-$57,000

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or commercial art-related equivalent
• This role will have the ability to work in our Cincinnati office with work-from-home/remote options, and up to approximately 20% travel
• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Portfolio that demonstrates design ability
• Hospitality-related experience highly desirable
• Must be based in Ohio

Responsibilities:

Strategic Thinking & Analytical Abilities

• Displays strategic thinking and exceptional problem-solving skills using judgment, past experience, and knowledge to find the right solutions
• Works collaboratively on projects with various team members, yet is also able to execute work independently
• Can concept, design, and develop compelling assets for a variety of client projects including brand identity systems, printed materials, marketing material, and digital content including web design, image editing, emails, and social media content
• Create innovative designs that comply with client brand standards
• Regularly present compelling concepts that find ways to go above and beyond the minimum requirements of a project in order to find design solutions that deliver exceptional results
• Identifies and initiates problem-solving when working through projects
• Stays up-to-date with design trends and is knowledgeable about current best practice

Technical Skills

• Knows how to prepare files for various print production needs
• Highly productive and efficient in time management
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud platforms and Figma and skilled in typography, layout, and hierarchy
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication and organizational skills
• Possesses a basic understanding of how the web development process works and stays up to date on best practices for various desktop and mobile design requirements
• Has a deep understanding of basic print and production methods, and materials, and is able to lead print production projects from idea to execution
• Proficient in GSuite and Microsoft Office-related software
• Meticulous attention to detail; ensures all files are organized and succinct, appropriate for client turnover and subsequent use

People & Team

• Able to handle multiple design projects simultaneously, keep track of deadlines and handle a fast-paced work environment
• Builds positive relationships within the team by preparing for and actively participating in agency meetings, project check-ins, and reviews as a team member and support to senior managers, directors, and agency president
• Proactively raises concerns in a timely fashion so that action can be taken to solve potential issues
• Demonstrates interest and ability to work directly with clients as a project lead when appropriate
• Proactively checks in with supervisor on project status
• Ability to ensure every project achieves defined strategic business goals and is able to clearly and confidently articulate thinking to team members and clients
• Participates in project tracking activities including time reporting, updating status reports, material sourcing sheets, meeting agendas, summaries, audits, etc.
• Brings out the best in others by interacting with colleagues and clients in a positive and professional manner
• Displays a strong sense of professionalism, ownership, and accountability
• Rises to challenges set by senior team members with ambition and a clear understanding of opportunities and goals
• Shows a clear understanding of project priorities to senior team members

Benefits at Carbonate:

• New business incentive
• A minimum of 12 days PTO per year
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• 401K with company match (up to 4%)
• 12 paid holidays per year
• $500 annual educational stipend
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Paid parental leave

To apply, please submit your Resume & Portfolio via our website (applications without a portfolio will not be considered): carbonategroup.com/careers

Candidates must be based in Ohio.