Graphic Designer

Duration: 10 months Pay Rate: $26/hr on W2 JOB DESCRIPTION: About Team/Client: At Client, we are always looking for ways to improve the daily lives of our customers and the future of our communities by conveying our drive and optimism through the vibrant and dynamic expression of our brand. We like to think of ourselves as an in-house agency with an out-sized passion for solving business problems in practical ways with marketing and interactive design savvy. Our teams want more than just creative. They want to make sense of the world where marketing, technology, and human behavior coalesce. They want to connect with customers in both a strategic and authentic way. In short, our team wants to generate award-winning and innovative solutions that resonate. We are looking for a highly motivated Junior Graphic Designer who thrives in a collaborative environment to join our team and consistently deliver excellence. We: Are brand experts and will ensure that the brand is represented correctly in everything we do and across all communication channels Value self-awareness, intellectual honesty, judgement, empathy, and a positive and steady temperament Work hard because we love what we're doing but also believe in balance Care deeply about high-quality design and creating a high-performing internal creative business and see the two as completely intertwined You: Have a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from an accredited college Have 3-5 years of graphic design experience in an advertising agency, marketing/PR firm or in-house agency Have an entrepreneurial mindset and are willing to break new ground with big ideas Are passionate about human-centered problem solving and tirelessly seek to discover what users really need Are a champion of building brand equity through adherence to brand guidelines while meeting business objectives Can clearly and convincingly articulate your creative decisions and point-of-view Are expert in the Adobe Creative Suite, with an understanding of graphic/web design principles and current web technologies (HTML, CSS) and social media platforms. Expertise in digital Illustration and animation is highly preferred. Can prioritize and manage multiple projects while adhering to critical timelines Have experience collaborating with senior creatives (photo/video, web and print teams) and strategists Can own a project from start to finish, working autonomously, while welcoming feedback and collaboration Able to demonstrate experience through a strong portfolio of creative Are confident in your skill sets while exhibiting flexibility in exploring new and creative ways to problem solve What you'll do: Work with Project Managers, Design Team Lead, Senior Designers, and others to transform concepts into visual executions that articulate the Georgia Power brand and deliver on business objectives Design an array of digital and print assets which may include advertising, web and email assets, banner ads, signage, presentations, environmental graphics and other digital and print media as assigned for internal and external audiences Present your work for review by the Creative Team Lead, Senior Designers, and other internal stakeholders–incorporating relevant feedback into final assets to create amazing results Be a brand ambassador and adherent of brand integrity across all channels and assets Ensure all projects are delivered in our distinct brand voice and is accurate and timely Openly share your creative insights and enrich our culture with every opportunity Be a student of the energy business and apply that knowledge to your work Actively seek to understand new industry technologies, trends, tools, and best practices