Headwater Companies Lead Graphic Designer - Littleton, CO
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The Lead Graphic Designer is a visionary leader with a strong aesthetic eye, combining technical design skills with photographic talent, capable of making strategic decisions and delivering cohesive, high-impact visual campaigns across all platforms.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the company branding and help create and develop the visual identity of the business
- Conceptualize and create diverse assets; logos, website, social media graphics, marketing materials, presentations and print collateral
- Plan, execute and edit high-quality photo shoots, and integrate photos into design
- Help with creation and development of our brand voice and written content across our brands
- Work with marketing team, regional managers, and other departments to assess needs and develop material/content to fulfill those needs
- Manage project request and workflow in Asana work management platform
- Help maintain and organize digital marketing library
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned
Skills and Abilities:
- Team player who is both organized and detailed, but also can roll with the punches and make quick adjustments
- Understanding of and experience in branding, layout, color theory and typography in both print and digital media
- Passion for design, video & photography, and a want to continue learning and growing their skillset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and can present ideas clearly to others
- Self-motivated, capable of seeking quality solutions and continuously focusing on process improvements, while keeping the needs of the business in the forefront
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects to ensure that the work meets brand standards and deadlines
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in the design field or marketing
- 10+ years of experience in art direction and design
- 7+ years of experience in product photography and photo retouch
Computer Skills:
- Expert in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Strong skills in in Microsoft Office (Word & PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with Premier Pro or other video editing platforms
Certificates and Licenses
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
- While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required to sit and to talk or hear
- Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally required to stand or walk and to climb or balance
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- This position is not subjected to harmful environmental conditions
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Headwater Companies has reviewed this job description to ensure that it includes the role’s essential functions and basic duties. The job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the work described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Supervisors may assign additional functions and requirements as appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Headwater Companies reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the company deems appropriate.
Contact Ilinca Stanescu for more information.
