Freelance Graphic Designer (Remote)

Vanguard Public Affairs – a leading Lansing-based public affairs and strategic communications firm – is seeking a motivated graphic design freelancer to assist our Creative Team.

You must submit a cover letter, resume and electronic portfolio in order to be considered for this position.

Electronic Portfolios can be submitted by:

• Providing a web address for your online portfolio in your resume or cover letter
• Attaching a PDF file to your application

The Digital Media Specialist will work with the Creative Director and other staff members to support visual communications for both Vanguard Public Affairs and its clients. Through collaboration and research, the Digital Media Specialist is responsible for creating seamless and effective visuals, including, designing graphics, building websites, social media assets, email marketing campaign and various print materials.

Digital Media Specialist will be responsible for taking direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them seamlessly into graphics, spreads, web pages, photos and videos. This is a full-time position, which relies on the Digital Media Specialist to deliver multiple creative assets, abiding by various brand standards, in a timely manner. The successful candidate for this position must have a great working understanding of marketing and/or public relation campaigns and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This will include working on many multimedia projects, ranging from webpage design to video motion graphics to print materials.

The ideal candidate will have a pulse on contemporary design, a deep expertise across many disciplines, an exemplary moral character, an entrepreneurial spirit, a flexible nature, a creative mind, and a self-motivated attitude.

Knowledge of motion graphics and grammar/writing skills are a plus. Additionally, we are seeking an individual who is eager and open to continuous learning.

Day-to-Day Role:

• The Digital Media Specialist will be supervised by the Creative Director and work directly with the Communications Manager as well as Senior Staff members to serve clients
• Create designs for digital platforms such as, social media graphics (posts, cover photos, etc.), graphics for email marketing campaigns (Mailchimp), and website assets
• Create printed materials such as billboards, direct mail postcards, flyers, posters, etc.
• Shoot/edit video and photography (may require light travel to client)
• Create and update websites (mobile, too!) using primarily Wix or other content management systems. Knowledge of Wordpress and HTML/CSS will put your resume at the top of the pile
• Stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends

Core Skills and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Information Systems, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising or a related field

• Strong knowledge of design theory that includes concept, color theory and typography

• Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro)

• Strong print design skills

• Experience working with Wix and/or WordPress

• Working knowledge of CSS3, HTML5 and JavaScript is a plus

• Two or more (2+) years of experience in the communications field

• Familiarity with mainstream social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to listen to client needs and use supporting research to explain decisions made
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize daily tasks
• Must work well with others and have a team-oriented mindset
• Must be positive, self-motivated and readily accept feedback

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of preparing files for pre-press
• Experience working with Wix and Wordpress
• Working knowledge of HTML/CSS
• Strong graphic design skills
• Photography experience

Vanguard Public Affairs is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional Development Assistance

Experience:

• Relevant: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Lansing, MI (Required)

Work Location:

• Fully Remote

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Company's website:

• vanguard-pa.com

Company's Facebook page:

• facebook.com/vanguardpublicaffairs

Work Remotely:

• Yes