Graphic Designer

Job ID: 54153 This role can be remote.

Graphic Designer
Our client is hiring a Graphic Designer for their team in Beaverton, Oregon.
Responsibilities:
Graphic Design:
With general direction from Design management, uses advanced design skills to create original graphic designs that appropriately reflect our design ethos.
Assists with ideation, concept development, and branding.
Leads team projects and works independently to complete individual projects.

These projects include, but are not limited to the development of print, packaging, 3-D retail displays, event signage, logo systems, imagery, video, and collateral materials.
Effectively uses computerized systems in design process.
Project Management:
Works with functional teams from initial concept development to final production and distribution.
Manages individual projects beginning with internal briefings, managing timelines, and scheduling work-back schedules, budget management, supplier coordination, reviewing specs, recommending production alternatives, and maintaining quality production standards.
Cost Control:
Manages both individual projects as well as groups of projects to stay within stated budgets.
Estimates all aspects of project development.
Offer production alternatives to provide the best product within the defined budget.
Negotiates costs, reviews billing and provides budget reconciliation.
Supplier Liaison:
Arranges the purchasing of goods and services from domestic and international vendors.
Develops vendor evaluation criteria; evaluates vendors.
Client Liaison:
Acts as a liaison among internal managers (image design, marketing, product design, etc.) and outside agencies.
Communicates project details, design requirements, scheduling needs, and graphic materials.
Presentations:
Work with design leaders to design high-level presentations for team or Design events and meetings.
Publications and Communications:
Create publications including books, posters, collateral, and website communications.

Projects include design ethos book, design annual year book, posters for events and speaker series, and website content.
Websites:
Create new or update the Design Channel website and collaborate with Senior Leaders on visualizing the direction, followed by partnership with internal and external vendors on final development and launch.
Graphics, Logos, and Videos:
Design logos and identities for miscellaneous projects and events.
Create posters, signage, packaging, illustrations, user guides, and motion graphics for team projects.
Create or edit videos for meetings, special appearances, etc.
Skills:
6 plus years of progressively technically sophisticated graphic design experience.
Proven ability to apply and perform graphic design skills including drawing/sketching, typography, ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing, and scale, visual presentation development and layout that is supported by a portfolio of non-computer-based creative art and graphic design.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to trends influencing design in general, and the athletic industry specifically.
Demonstrated high level of expertise using graphic design software.
Strong oral and written communications skills in local market language, including meeting facilitation and presentations.
Ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives.
Ability to work cooperatively with staff, share ideas and develop effective responses.
Proven ability to work in rapidly changing, high-growth environment.
Ability to manage multiple and competing work priorities, demands, and changes.

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.
About VanderHouwen
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm.

Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.

Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets.

Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies’ staffing needs and workplaces.

Partner with us to land your next exciting career.
VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.
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