Title:Graphic Designer II

Reports to:Art Director

Classification:Exempt

Workstyle:Hybrid; 3 days in office

Location:Atlanta, GA

Who we are:

AtExtu(Formerly known as Incentive Solutions/OneAffiniti) our mission is to “To inspire growth– for our clients and our employees". As one ofAtlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®(11 years and counting!) and a Top Workplaces®for several years, we take pride in standing out among the rest and enabling our clients to do the same. We do this by providing award winning, incentive marketing strategies, backed by data, and driven through a variety of technology tools and rewards. Both our employees and clients describe our culture as a family that supports and encourages each other to be our best.

As a fast-growing technology services company with offices in Atlanta, Austin, London, Manila and Sydney we celebrate creative problem solving and highly motivated individuals. We are a purpose and values-led organization that offers:

Working with some of the largest brands in the world
An innovative technology platform
A global company, with global opportunities
An informal, collaborative work environment with close access to senior management
Learn more at www.extu.com

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Designer II to join our creative team. As a Graphic Designer II, you will play a crucial role in conceptualizing and executing design projects across various mediums, ensuring they align with our brand identity and objectives. This position requires a combination of strong design skills, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Design Development: Collaborate with the creative team to translate concepts and ideas into visually compelling designs across print, digital, and multimedia platforms.
Branding and Identity: Develop and maintain a strong visual identity for our brand, ensuring consistency across all design assets.
Graphic Design: Create engaging and impactful designs for marketing collateral, advertisements, presentations, social media, and other promotional materials.
Knowledgeable working with developers and UX teams to design and optimize website layouts, and graphics to create visually appealing and user-friendly web experiences. Some HTML and CSS required.
Print Production: Prepare print-ready files, collaborate with external vendors, and ensure high-quality production of marketing materials.
Creative Ideation: Participate in brainstorming sessions, contribute innovative ideas, and provide design recommendations to meet project objectives.
Design Trends and Technologies: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices, integrating them into projects as appropriate.
Collaboration and Communication: Effectively communicate design concepts, ideas, and rationale to stakeholders and team members, ensuring clarity and alignment.
Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough reviews of design work to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines and project specifications.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of professional design experience in an agency or in-house creative team.
Design Skills: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other design tools. Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout composition.
Web Design: Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles. Experience with content management systems (CMS) and web development platforms is advantageous.
Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design work that demonstrates creativity, technical proficiency, and attention to detail.
Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with stakeholders, and incorporate feedback into design iterations.
Time Management: Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and ideas clearly and concisely.

Physical Requirements

Travel requirement – 0%
Ability to lift 10 pounds (laptop for remote work)
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time.
Move about inside the office for meetings and to access office equipment
Ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer utilizing a phone with headset
Operate a keyboard for system access and email communication
Position primarily communicates verbally with clients through phone and call center software.

Working conditions

Indoors, climate-controlled office

What we bring to the table:

A generous and well-funded health coverage
Complementary short-term disability and term life insurance. Options for additional supplemental life insurance, long-term disability.
Flexible Paid Time Off Program
Flex hours & hybrid work schedules
Continued education - You’ll have opportunities to pursue certifications, courses, and attend conferences to advance your career.
Charitable work – all team members have one day per calendar year to work with their charity choice. In addition, we partner Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Agape, and other local charitable organizations throughout the year depending on the office location/region.
A phenomenal employee rewards and recognition program.
We recognize Star Performers quarterly and Elite Performers every year.

Join our team of passionate marketers and embark on an exciting journey where your creativity and passion for design will contribute to our continued success and growth.

Extu does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, protected veterans, military service obligation, citizenship status, individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law applicable to the state in which you work. We just want to work with good people who aim to be better, and make it better, every day.