Aston Carter Hiring for Sr. Graphic Designer Job at Torrance, CA Full Time

Details:
$35-$40 (depending on experience)

6 month Contract to Hire

Hybrid – Torrance, CA

Description:
Under the minimal supervision, designs Pelican digital content, literature, and publications. Assists and directs other designers with creative and production work. Meets with Department representatives at project inception to develop goals/concepts; applies knowledge of typography, design, electronic pre-press, print production and publishing hardware/software. Directs freelance photographers using their own or Pelican’s photographic equipment to execute studio product photography and location work. Provides direction to photography and video producers to facilitate scheduling, selection of locations and props.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conceptualizes and executes marketing design concepts which include advertisements, logos, packaging, etc. using standard industry computer graphics software.
• Participates and contributes to brainstorm sessions and consistently uses sense of creativity, foresight, and good design judgment in developing and applying marketing programs.
• Story board ideas for photo shoots or video campaigns.
• Focus on creative concepts, both images and headlines to support product Unique Selling Proposition.
• Organize written text in cogent hierarchy, prioritizing USP and other product features.
• Provides support for presentation, trade show and other marketing needs.
• Using graphics software program, makes revisions and corrections on existing designs.
• Creates new marketing campaigns by creatively communicating the brand strategy through copy, image, and design.
• Delegates to other designers in the studio with production and design work and escalates any issues with respect to quality or on time delivery.
• Monitors photographers and producers to execute photo assignments including securing location, models, permits, insurance, releases, and prop requirements.
• Creates and maintains photography production process to ensure that projects are completed on schedule.
• Retouches photo(s) or assigns and supervises retouching to add or enhance realism or other desired effect to promote an industry or campaign

Skills:
Graphic Design, Adobe, InDesign, Mac

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• BA in Graphic Design or 7+ years related experience.
• Expert understanding of best practices for social, digital, and print.
• Must understand all phases of production process from output to press.
• Must have excellent design skills with proficiency on Mac and Adobe Creative Suite and In Design.
• Must be organized, detailed and deadline oriented.
• Must be able to clearly communicate concept and design decisions.
• Must demonstrate familiarity with digital photography, studio lighting and image file management.
• Ability to learn new software and technical skills to maintain professional proficiency.
• Must have ability to follow verbal and/or written technical directions and specifications

About Aston Carter:
At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.