Graphic Designer

Job Description

Are you ready for your next career opportunity?

Globe Life is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Graphic Designer to join their team. Great culture and opportunities for career progression.

Job Summary

As a Graphic Designer, you are an integral part of the Globe Life Creative Marketing Team in Oklahoma City, assisting with a variety of print and digital media projects related to the company's national direct mail marketing initiatives.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Use Adobe software on a Mac platform to execute copy, layout, and design changes to a variety of direct mail print and digital media, including brochures, applications, forms, letters, billing, envelopes and other promotional materials
• Assist in the creation of a new marketing material from templates and existing artwork
• Maintain brand standards in print collateral and digital design projects
• Prepare files for prepress and print production with precise instructions for web and/or laser printing and bindery preparation
• Draft mockups of envelopes, forms, brochures and other marketing materials
• Maintain strict timelines and file delivery for multiple production jobs per week
• Ensure accuracy of design files during various stages of development
• Communicate with creative team and project coordinators to ensure expectations and deadlines are met
• Maintain organized archive of electronic files
• Other duties as assigned by management

Required Skills

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proficient in latest Mac OS
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite; especially InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat and Photoshop
• Working knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint
• Mastery of visual design fundamentals and tools: typography, layout and color
• Advanced knowledge of art file requirements and color management for traditional press and digital press production
• Strong attention to detail and ability to focus and follow tasks from beginning to end
• Excellent organization, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to handle simultaneous tasks, working with speed and accuracy
• Must be self-motivated, comfortable working both independently and within a team environment
• Able to adapt to quick changes and tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Desire to learn and stay on top of trends and innovation

Required Experience

Education & Work Experience Required:

• Degree in graphic design or equivalent work experience
• 2-5 years in print design work
• Preferred experience in print production including prepress experience
• Preferred experience in direct mail environment