Graphic Designer with web design experience

Washington Media Services (WMS) is looking for a full-time graphic designer with a keen sense of design and strong technical skills. Upon hire, the successful candidate will design and develop Print Design. Candidate would also design websites and over-see the backend development of websites.

Please note that we are a tobacco and drug-free office and follow federal regulations.
A design and technical test will be required.

Required Qualifications
Candidates are required to be proficient in the following:
• Deliver graphic output from customers' basic ideas to meet business needs.
• Provides graphic consultation via meetings and or projects.
• Meet the constraints of cost, time and client needs.
• Meet customer quality and design requirements.
• Design and produce print ready art including graphs, charts, clip art, posters, digitization of graphics,
line-art, and/or photos.
• Consult with client to identity their graphic needs, budget constraints, and reasonable deadlines for the
project; serve as a liaison between the client and printers/publishers.
• Review proofs and work with printers on production of printed material.
• Keep abreast of industry thinking, new ideas and technologies.
• Assist in enhancing clients’ websites, making them both visually inspiring with the creation of high-quality imagery and informative.
• Responsible for assisting with the design layout and content for specific print and electronic communications.
• Has the ability to edit and proof content and be held accountable for the technical accuracy.
• Has the ability and expertise to prepare files for print production.
• Assist in the use and application of the company’s branding and graphic style standards while ensuring appropriate usage across the organization and through external vendors.
• Support multimedia efforts as assigned.
• Utilizes software to develop customer-focused email marketing campaigns.
• Strong graphic design/typography skills and UX experience.
• Experience with mobile design a plus.
• WordPress/WordPress Theme Development.

A successful candidate will also:
• Be a team player
• Be able to multitask
• Strong proofing/editing skills
• Have strong writing and grammatical skills
• Ability to react well to design direction from Creative Director and clients
• Able to follow written and verbal direction
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to meet deadlines consistently
• Have a willingness to learn
• Have strong communication skills
• Exhibit professionalism
• Be comfortable troubleshooting various issues, technical or otherwise
• Be comfortable interacting with clients and answering the phone
• Always be on-time
• Able to adapt to changing needs and priorities
• Pass a drug test and background check
• Provide a valid driver’s license

Our hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm (excludes major holidays). Must be available for full time work.