Graphic Design Lead

The Graphic Design Lead will play a pivotal role in leading design projects from conception to completion, collaborating closely with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality design solutions. The ideal candidate is an expert graphic designer with a proven track recording of project management and a passion for leadership and development.Our company believes in the Ideal Team Player. We follow the model behaviors of Humble (quick to point out the contributions of others), Hungry (self-motivated and diligent), Smart (socially appropriate and aware), Safety-Minded (works to lower safety risks, Quality-Minded (take pride in their work) and Attendance (recognizes their presence is important).

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead and manage design projects from concept development through final delivery, ensuring project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.Conceptualize and develop innovative design concepts, taking into consideration client feedback, market trends and industry best practices.Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, goals, and objectives for unified approach to graphic communications.Provide creative direction and mentorship to creative teams, helping them to develop their skills and achieve project objectives and deliver projects on time and on budget.Oversee workload distribution and resource allocation within the creative team, ensuring equitable distribution of tasks and resources.Present design concepts and proposals to internal clients and stakeholders, incorporating feedback to make necessary revisions.Design on-brand marketing and communication pieces that fit within the project scope and are free of errors such as catalogs, campaign materials, trade show graphics, social content, website content, etc.Track project progress, creative needs, and deadlines with the Director of Marketing.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and benchmarking state-of-the-art practices.Pre-press processing, material ordering (mailers, catalogs, giveaways) for campaignsNegotiating pricing with vendors and comfortable providing honest feedback on received pricing.Build a team culture and uphold the organization’s values.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:Prolonged periods of sitting and desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

COMPENTENCY, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Expert Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign.Proficient using Microsoft Suite.Exquisite communication, writing and people skills.Comfortable multi-tasking in a deadline driven environment.Excellent organizational skills, problem-solving and project management skills.Strong editing skills with meticulous attention to detail.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:REQUIRED:3-5+ years of experience in professional graphic design.Demonstrated ability to drive growth and engagements on social media.Strong portfolio showcasing design samples across multiple mediums

PREFERRED:Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or related discipline.Working knowledge of Adobe Premier, Adobe After Effects, Adobe XD.Leadership experience with overseeing or managing a small team of 2-4 people.Experience using CRM, marketing automation tools and social media management platforms.Strategic, innovative, and creative thinker.Photography or videography experience.

The McAlear Group offers a full range of benefits for eligible employee including 401k, health and life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), disability coverage, vacation, sick time and more.