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For over 50 years, AmeriLife has been a leader in the development, marketing and distribution of annuity, life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement.

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Job Summary

Graphic Design Specialist for in-house marketing department with heavy emphasis on branding, logos, digital graphics, email marketing and e-newsletter publishing. Submit for review tightly conceptual and finished creative designs; and follow through with revisions, and delivery for primarily, web graphics and email marketing as assigned by Executive Creative Director. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function.

Duties/Responsibilities

Job Description

[The following reflects duties for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time for business reasons.]

Report to Executive Creative Director throughout creative process of design, layout and production for internal clients
Provide the creative design of marketing pieces including branding, client’s theme and message, distinct piece designs, photo retouching and correction etc.
Adhere to company branding, art and formatting standards when producing communications pieces in both print and digital environments for a wide range of clients and audiences
Collaborate with graphic design team members to conceptualize and execute creative solutions that can be translated across various media platforms as needed
Work with our Retirement.Radio Team in creating impactful social media and radio show/podcast website graphics
Support the Your Digital Lab Team by designing and providing creative input for websites, HTML email blasts, display banners, social media posts, etc.
Ensure both pre and post production quality checks are completed
When needed, work efficiently with vendors on the development of needed client materials; review and approve vendor submission and invoices
Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity
Develop new concepts and execute original content by determining the ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout
Obtain input from managers to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company or client appropriately
Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design or related field
A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in an in-house corporate creative department, advertising/marketing/printing company or design firm
Strong knowledge in Adobe Creative Cloud Applications (emphasis on InDesign, Acrobat DC, Photoshop and Illustrator; experience with XD, Premier Pro and Dreamweaver are a plus)
Working knowledge of Apple Keynote, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Xcel and Word; emphasis on PowerPoint)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Strong creative, organizational, problem solving and time-management skills
Ability to manage production of print deliverables from conception to completion utilizing strong knowledge and practical experience in print production processes
Ability to manage multiple projects with occasional direction and work well with tight deadlines and changing priorities in a team environment.
Proactively seek work with an ability to take projects from start to finish with minimal supervision
Must be able to apply style guides creatively while upholding brand identity for AmeriLife as well as multiple internal clients
Possess strong conceptual skills, high-level sense of design and layout, and able to offer a variety of design solutions
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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