Graphic Designer

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We at Millenniumsoft looking for an experienced Graphic Designer provides design services for the in-house agency.

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Location: San Diego CA

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Total Hours/week: 40.00

1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Marketing

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)

Department overview:
The Creative Services department provides strategic guidance on marketing strategy and messaging as well as expertise in brand management and implementation. We are an internal agency for multiple businesses units within BD. We are responsible for visually interpreting and executing the message of our numerous clients to our customers at an extremely high level while still staying within brand. There is no other organization that impacts health quite like BD. We are unique because we make both the high-quality fundamental tools of healthcare and the sophisticated instruments and machines that advance science and improve lives. Our diverse deep and connected portfolio allows us to serve the healthcare continuum from research to diagnostics to the delivery of care. Our reach is so vast we cover the patient from home to clinic to hospital to recovery back to home again from developed countries to developing countries from prevention to cure. We are a market leader a category builder an industry pioneer and an our leadership we are in the company of a rare few. At BD we are committed to improving lives everywhere by advancing the world of health.

Overview:
The Graphic Designer (GD) provides design services for the in-house agency. The GD is responsible for supporting the design leader in developing and producing Tier 2 & 3 digital- and print-based marketing collateral and internal communications materials for clients. The GD must exhibit competent design skills in achieving the highest possible standards for all materials requiring design in assigned projects and tasks. This role must exhibit basic knowledge of clients business challenges to execute design requests.

Key Responsibilities
Design and manage Tier 2 & 3 marketing materials from start to finish
Develop initial rough layouts or mock-ups for creative review with senior graphic designer and art director
Provide design support for assigned client group(s) as well as supporting projects from other clients as demand and scheduling requires
Collaborate with writing team as needed for specific project objectives
Collaborate with art director as needed for design support and professional insights
Produce and be accountable for the final development of creative assets ensuring accuracy attention to detail and that the project meets or exceeds the design objectives
Ensure brand guidelines and directives are embraced and adhered to in all executions
Partner with the art director and account team to achieve effective and efficient outcomes
Engage with the art director in account/client meetings when applicable
Work directly with account team as dictated by the scope of the project
Respond to all requests and communications in a timely and thorough manner
Work to improve the teams overall performance and embrace a collaborative approach
Actively seek teammates for their input and insights on developing projects
Support leadership in helping to build a unified team mindset
Engage in professional development to continuously grow and remain competitive with outside services
Provide open and honest feedback to supporting team members with the goal of striving to be the best
Respectfully question direction from the senior graphic designer or art director to help clarify strategies or fill information gaps
Review the briefs to ensure a full understanding of the objectives
Work with some direction from senior graphic designer or art director and can be counted on for accuracy
Seek appropriate support from other designers to help develop assets for specific projects
Support and demonstrate corporate brand knowledge
Be an ambassador for the marketing department objectives and point of view on corporate brand and its visual identity

Skills And Knowledge Required
Expertise of design techniques skills tools and procedures for the applicable media
Proficient expertise in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign and Acrobat. Adobe certification a plus
Intermediate expertise in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator Photoshop and quality control practices
Proficient expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint slide design and presentation best practices
Sound understanding of MS Office
Proficient expertise in wire framing and prototyping (Adobe XD a plus)
Understanding of design applications in traditional channels
Understanding of design applications in digital channels
Ability to project manage/traffic personal workload
Excellent design production and prepress skills
Excellent design production and file preparation skills for handoff to developer
Ability to write and speak effectively and clearly communicate with peers leadership team and clients
States opinions clearly and can verbally describe visual concepts
Does not create an adverse (us vs. them) mentality regarding client/creative points of view
Eager to share designs with team early in the process to gain alignment on execution strategy
Leverages data and trends in the competitive landscape to inform the design process
Pragmatic with creative executions always keeping eye on the objectives of the assignment
Listens well and incorporates others viewpoints into the design process
Maintains high quality standards despite pressing deadlines and always strives to do work right the first time
Embraces the notion every project is an opportunity to make an impact
Executes design requests with accuracy producing zero errors in work (all client edits are implemented correctly spell check was run specs were adhered to)
Always meets deadlines under normal circumstances
Willing to roll up sleeves and work after hours as needed
Helps solve problems before they negatively impact the project team or processes
Adapts well to changing priorities deadlines and directions
Provides potential solutions when presenting challenges to leadership
Creative at problem solving and proactively offers to help
Eager to jump in and help others in challenging situations even if out of their comfort zone
Prideful and diligent in the final preparation of work including production and presentation details

Education/Experience Requirements
Bachelors degree required preferably in graphic design or related field
Minimum of three years of professional-level experience required in creative/graphic design within an external or in-house agency
Portfolio required
Adobe InDesign Certification a plus

About Client:

Client is an American multinational medical technology company that manufactures and sells medical devices and also provides consulting and analytics services in certain geographies.

It was one of the first companies to sell U.S.-made glass syringes. It was also a pioneer in the production of hypodermic needles and ranked #195 in the 2019 Fortune 500 list.

It was also listed among the top 100 companies in Newsweeks 2009 Green Rankings. Ranking of the 500 largest American corporations based on environmental performance policies and reputation. Placed third in the health care sector and 83rd overall