Graphic Designer

Company Description

EWI Worldwide is an experience marketing house that helps many of the world’s most ambitious companies market their products in the live space. At a mall, marina, convention center, or festival–we create immersive engagements and environments for brands that value the power of experience. Our work for clients including Amazon, Ford, CBSi, and Subaru has appeared everywhere from pop-up events and retail stores to trade shows and Olympic pavilions. From concept to execution, we help marketers dream up and deliver the meaningful brand moments their customers crave. 

EWI, which launched as Exhibit Works in 1979, is a privately-owned company headquartered in Detroit (Dearborn, MI). We also have operations and full-time staff in LA (Foothill Ranch, CA), Milwaukee, Winston-Salem, Hamburg, and Shanghai. For more information, visit ewiworldwide.com.

Job Description

EWI Worldwide is currently seeking a Graphic Designer with strong design and production skills. We are looking for someone who is creative, fast, proficient, detail oriented and able to take art direction well. This position will aid creative services in the timely production and design of materials for various clients. Design and production responsibilities will include small and large format print, infographic design, PowerPoint and Keynote design, and other related production materials.

Job Description:

• Meet with creative director/account team/project manager and/or clients to determine project scope.
• Plan concept by gathering and studying various types of information and materials.
• Illustrate concept by designing rough layout of art and copy.
• Prepare final layout for print in house or to a vendor for production.
• Review proofs for errors before printing or publishing.
• Maintain technical knowledge via online courses and reviewing professional. publications.
• Conceptualizes, translates and extends concepts into effective visual designs- dream something up and make it real with hands-on creative development and production skills.

Projects include, but are not limited to:

• Large format banners and posters
• PowerPoint and Keynote presentation design and production
• Infographic design
• Proposals
• Website comp design

Skill and Abilities

• Analytical skills. Be able to look at your work from the point of view of our audience and examine how your designs will be perceived by the consumer to ensure you convey the desired message. Think outside of the box, be a self-starter.
• Artistic ability. Ability to create designs that are artistically interesting and appealing to clients and consumers. Produce rough illustrations of design ideas, either by hand or electronically.
• Communication skills. Ability to clearly communicate with clients, account team, and other designers to ensure that your designs accurately reflect the desired message and effectively express information. Ability to respond effectively and productively to feedback and learn from your mistakes.
• Creativity. Must be able to think of new approaches to communicating ideas. Develop unique designs that convey a recognizable meaning on behalf of our clients.
• Time-management skills. Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time, each with a different deadline. Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours, when necessary, in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Problem solving and the drive to chart new territory, especially with last-minute client requests. Looks for and takes advantages of opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate effectively, and deliver in-person presentations to clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 5+ years working in Graphic Design field, interacting in a collaborative environment
• Exhibit design experience a definite plus
• Strong online portfolio
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Figma, Keynote, PowerPoint, XD etc.
• Automotive and/or luxury brand experience a plus
• Experience in UX/UI (wireframing) and/or creating story boards a plus

Additional Information

If interested, please forward a resume and your salary requirements to jobs @ ewiworldwide.com

EWI offers a competitive salary, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefit plan.