Graphic designer/marketing assistant job description

This position is responsible for designing, creating, and delivering high quality finished graphic projects to support all aspects of marketing, association and corporate communications. This includes newsletters, flyers, advertisements, direct mail, sales collateral, presentation materials and other assignments as necessary effectively in a fast-paced dynamic team environment while assuming accountability for the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of the finished assignment.
Responsibilities:

Responsible for the printing, collating, binding, PDFing of responses to RFPs and questionnaires.

Prepares artworks that may include annual client events, advertising, web pages, brochures, and miscellaneous flyers, forms, and specialty displays, annual publications, to support CCMSI and clients marketing and communication.

Designs artwork and works with CCMSI leaders to ensure consistency of color, style and design images for print material, as well as CCMSI website(s).

Leads CCMSI promotional ordering efforts, to include CCMSI merchandise website and internal stock of merchandise.

Uses PC based programs and large-scale printing programs to design, edit and maintain graphic art projects, departmental records and communications.

Responsible for the update of information contained on CCMSI's external website, www.ccmsi.com.

Responsible for the update of information in assigned sections of the CCMSI intranet page(s), The Pulse.

Responsible for the quarterly database updates and data collection within the RFP database.

Partners with respective management team members to coordinate marketing and promotional activities for key annual client events.

Extract and distribute all answers of the CCMSI RFP Database for additional use in collateral materials and advertising for marketing purposes.

Coordinate the shipping and promotional item ordering of convention items for regional and national convention requests.

Assist with all required marketing efforts.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be detailed oriented and able to work well under deadline pressure while remaining focused. Recognizing and correcting errors and inconsistencies.
Proficiency with strong project management, prioritization and organizational skills.
Experience with print production.
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within marketing.
Excellent communication skills amongst peers and management.
Ability to convey concepts and ideas clearly.
High energy level and team player.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Education and/or Experience

BA or BS in Graphic Design or Marketing

Computer Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Corel, Illustrator, and various other design software. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word , Excel , PowerPoint ).
Working knowledge of both PC and Mac Platforms.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Object Handling Categories

Work requires the ability to lift/carry objects routinely as follows:

*Medium Lifting: Objects weighing 15-35 pounds lifted on a regular basis.

Other Physical Demands

*Work requires the ability to sit or stand up to 7.5 or more hours at a time.

*Work requires the ability to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity

*Work requires sufficient auditory and visual acuity to interact with others

*Work requires color vision

CORE VALUES & PRINCIPLES

Responsible for upholding the CCMSI Core Values & Principles which include: performing with integrity; passionately focus on client service; embracing a client-centered vision; maintaining contagious enthusiasm for our clients; searching for the best ideas; looking upon change as an opportunity; insisting upon excellence; creating an atmosphere of excitement, informality and trust; focusing on the situation, issue, or behavior, not the person; maintaining the self-confidence and self-esteem of others; maintaining constructive relationships; taking the initiative to make things better; and leading by example.