Graphic Design Specialist

Since 1929, J&J Gaming has been a leader in Gaming and Amusements and a trusted partner. Today, our focus remains steadfast: to provide world-class service to help businesses succeed. Our customers and our team members have been, and will always be, #1 priority.  We are looking to expand our workforce with team-oriented individuals with a positive mindset. We provide eligible employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k)-retirement plan.

Job Summary

Based out of our Effingham,. IL office, the mission of the Graphic Design Specialist is to create engaging and on-brand graphics for a variety of media.  This role will work closely with the Marketing team in defining requirements, visualizing, and creating graphics including illustrations, social media, layouts, and photos.  The successful candidate will be a self-starter, capable of delivering creative ideas, and show amazing attention to detail. This position requires the selected candidate to work on-premises in an office setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Marketing team to determine project scope.
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements.
• Develop, design, and produce graphic art and videos for illustrations, social media, and websites.
• Create ads, direct mail, billboards, signs, displays, and collateral material and 3D design.
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high design standards.
• Contribute to the evolution of brand identity through new concepts and design elements.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to new technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field preferred or equivalent experience required

Qualifications and Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details.
• Creativity.
• Proven experience in 3D rendering programs.
• Proficiency in Adobe programs such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Knowledge in Adobe programs such as Adobe InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
• WordPress or similar program knowledge.
• Knowledge of branding and marketing techniques/strategies.
• Ability to take creative direction and constructive feedback well.
• Strong organizational, project and time management skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job generally operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is low.

Physical Demands

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

Travel

Travel not required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Starting Range

39K - 49K / annually