Graphic Designer (Part Time)
PPAI - Promotional Products Association International - Irving, TX
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Graphic Designer*****Dallas, TXReports *****Senior Creative Services ManagerAs a member of the in-house creative team, the graphic designer will serve as an internal agency point of contact for design needs. The position is responsible for creating visually compelling and on-brand designs for a variety of projects (including print, web, e-mail, social, etc.). And collaborate with marketing and creative team members, in addition to internal stakeholders to brainstorm ideas, develop concepts and deliver project objectives.Raise the bar continually providing visual concepts and designs that connect with a desired audience and drives actionBe adept at varying the look, feel and other visual characteristics based on project objectives while adhering to the PPAI brand standardsSupport communication efforts to inform best practices in brand and current brand guidelines for consistent look and feelServes as back-up for digital marketing manager for social media or digital design needsGraphic Creation & Visual Excellence (70%)~ Produce original, engaging and effective visual solutions that consistently align with brand standards and marketing goals to increase engagement.Research & Creative ***** (15%)Interpret creative briefs to develop concepts for execution with assigned clientsAs needed, work with marketing managers to obtain additional research to develop an understanding of a client’s needs and target audiences, which could also include online searches, reviews of existing research, interviews with subject-matter experts and in-person meetingsPresent design concepts and final deliverables to internal team and client representative as requested or necessaryProject Management & Workflow Coordination (10%)Actively participate in weekly internal status meetings to ensure consistency in brand messaging, clarity in client goals and alignment across all marketing initiatives.Proactively communicate progress and status updates for creative projects documenting any dependencies or client/stakeholder communications and deliverables.Provide regular content performance insights and recommendations, presenting clear opportunities for design improvements and strategic alignment based on monthly KPI trends and aligning with marketing manager for campaign ROIs on larger-scale projects.Minimum 5+ years of professional experience with strong online portfolio of workExcellent organizational skills and multitasking ability, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneouslyStrong attention to detail with all design workExpert knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat; working knowledge of Canva and other design toolsExperience with Adobe Premier and/or After Effects is a plusProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory and brand standardsDeep understanding of digital and print design best practices, ensuring quality output acrossBachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, art, or related disciplineExperience with content management and project management systemsPhotography experience and proficiency with photo-editing softwareConceptual abilities and art direction skillsPhysical ActivityOffice environment***** Must be able to travel, work weekends, and long hours as event scheduling may require
Created: 2025-09-25