Graphic Designer

Job Description:

General Summary: The Graphic Designer supports Ghafaris Marketing Department in proactively promoting and elevating the firms image and growth in the global marketplace through the design of compelling and dynamic visuals.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conceptualize and design visual assets including digital and print media consistent with corporate image and brand identity.
• Design and implement branded templates for company-wide and marketing-specific use.
• Support Ghafaris business development efforts by:
  • Collaborating with business development team members on specialized presentations and other marketing / sales collateral
  • Interfacing with management and technical teams to generate compelling marketing materials and infographics that communicate the companys value proposition.
• Photograph company events staff and local projects for use in marketing collateral.
• Coordinate professional third-party photography of events projects and office environment.
• Coordinate events such as technology showcases trade shows conferences educational symposiums and career fairs and design supporting display materials.
• Generate content ideas and develop posts for social media.
• Champion the Ghafari brand ensuring all marketing and promotional materials follow corporate brand standards.
• Coordinate the design production and procurement of branded promotional items.
• Assist in promoting a proactive sales and marketing culture throughout the organization.

Employment Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree in graphic design marketing or related field

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a graphic design role
• Architecture / Engineering / Construction industry experience preferred

Skills/Competencies:

• Computer literacy for all major business programs and email systems; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Photoshop Illustrator) and Microsoft Office programs required
• Creative but pragmatic designer who can drive out-of-the-box thinking while developing functional solutions that align with the company brand system
• Ability to work well both independently and cooperatively with team members inside and outside of the Marketing Department
• Energetic team player who can work comfortably with people of diverse skills experience levels and perspectives including senior management
• Excellent attention to detail time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work on multiple assignments / deadlines simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality
• Photography skills are a plus

Since 1982 Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation manufacturing healthcare retail hospitality K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers architects process designers and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency sustainability and impact.

Continuously rated aTop Workplace to Work CrainsCool Place to Work and aBest and Brightestcompany to work for in the US Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture employee benefits andportfolio of projects.

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity Equity and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.

Through career mapping Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure coached for knowledge growth and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafaris global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap Apply Now!

Ghafari Associates LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates LLC you may apply for positions in the following ways:

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It is Ghafari Associates LLCs policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a persons race color creed religion sex national origin age weight height marital pregnancy or parental status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information (including family medical history) political affiliation military service status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran or any other classification protected by federal state or local law or ordinance.