Graphic Designer

Guild Mortgage Company , closing loans and opening doors since 1960. As a mortgage banking firm we are dedicated to serving the home owner / buyer.

Our goal is to provide affordable home financing for our customers, utilizing the best terms available while providing a level of professionalism and service unsurpassed in the lending industry.

Position Summary

The Graphic Designer plays an important role in the organization by performing a number of activities related to the company’s Marketing functions.

The role is primarily responsible, under moderate to intermittent direction for providing graphic design content for internal and / or external marketing and communication materials, including but not limited to landing pages, social media, print, and email marketing.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a member of the cross-functional group tasked with executing new opportunities to advance company objectives and marketing materials via multiple marketing channels like print, videos, email, web and social.
• Act as a subject matter expert internally to other departments on inquiries and projects related to graphic design; ensure design standards are met.
• Make independent on brand creative solutions and make recommendations for changes and improvements related to the organization’s marketing content.
• Take direction from the Marketing Design Supervisor to implement strategic campaigns.
• Design collateral pieces for marketing content for print, email, videos, web pages, social media, and any other digital channels, used in internal and external communications.
• Consult with Field Marketing Managers on a regular basis to collect feedback, input and gather requirements around marketing.
• Organize, update, and maintain content across multiple platforms.
• Act as a design and branding expert internally to other departments on inquiries and projects to ensure design standards are met.
• Become an expert on the Guild brand and advise the marketing team on brand standards.
• Actively participate in and contribute to content strategy planning sessions
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Fine Arts or related degree, required.
• Minimum of three years recent experience in graphic design role(s) helping to maintain branding standards.
• Proficiency / experience with the Adobe Creative suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro and content management systems experience required.

Working knowledge / experience in AfterEffects preferred but not required.

• Familiarity with HTML and email design best practices preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and other internal communication tools.
• Strong visual, infographic thinking, with the ability to present data in creative and compelling ways.
• Strong grasp of social media best practices.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills required.
• Effective design set-up and presentation skills required.
• Highly organized and detail oriented; ability to work and adapt processes in a fast-paced environment required.
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow specific directions with a strong attention to detail.
• Passionate about delivering excellence in customer service.
• Ethical, with a commitment to company values and brand guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and passionate about delivering excellence in customer service.

Supervision

• Moderate to intermittent supervision required, depending on experience
• Apply sound judgment in the execution of core job responsibilities
• Travel : 0%

Requirements

Physical : Work is primarily sedentary; mobility in an office setting.

Manual Dexterity : Frequent use of computer keyboard and mouse.

Audio / Visual : Ability to accurately interpret sounds and associated meanings at a volume consistent with interpersonal conversation.

Regularly required to accurately perceive, distinguish and interpret information received visually and through audio; e.

g., words, numbers and other data broadcasted aloud / viewed on a screen, as well as print and other media.

Environmental : Office environment no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Guild offers a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and excellent benefits package; including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, LTD and 401(k) with employer match.