Graphic Designer

Key Responsibilities

Graphic Design

• Generate creative ideas for the visual implementation of print and digital communications
• Stay abreast of trends in the graphic design field
• Produce draft designs and mockups for multiple communications channels
• Prepare final production-ready designs for appropriate communications channels
• Edit and color correct photos
• Attend press checks on managed print projects
• Coordinate and/or conduct photography/videography for clients and the agency as needed
• Provide support to agency teams (e.g. PR and branding, advertising and web teams)
• Follow brand standards for the agency and each of its clients
• Generate project specs and request production cost estimates from vendor-partners
• Coordinate production and delivery with a pool of vendors that reflect Neuger quality standards

Client Delivery

• Grasp the vision, mission, goals and objectives of each client and work collaboratively with internal and external teams to achieve those objectives
• Counsel clients on effective communications strategies with a focus on visual communications
• Design and develop branding materials including: logos, color palettes and brand guidelines, helping align visual and non-visual components
• Assist in the development of communications and marketing plans, specifically focusing on design strategy and imagery
• Actively build and maintain client relationships to earn trust and create long-term partnerships
• Meet all deadlines within the budget constraints provided (time and dollars)

Agency Strategy and Support

• Support all areas of agency operations as a member of an energetic, creative and hard-working team
• Assist in generating new business and preparing proposals
• Participate in brainstorms, company meetings and events (internal and external)
• Track time by the quarter-hour in the Neuger project management system
• Vigorously pursue the agency core values of integrity, excellence and success
• Perform other duties as assigned

Time Allocation

• Pro-bono/volunteer – 5% | 2 hours/week
• Billable – 80% | 32 hours/week
• Sales – 10% | 4 hours/week
• Professional Development – 5% | 2 hours/week

Experience/Skill Requirements

• Some professional experience is preferred
• Developed skill in both print and digital design
• A bachelor of arts degree in a graphics related field
• Experience in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• Experience in Microsoft/Google Suite of productivity products
• Commitment to the values of integrity, excellence and success
• Ability to flourish under pressure and deadlines

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Agency internship experience
• Illustration capabilities
• Photography and/or videography capabilities
• Experience in other Adobe Creative Cloud programs
• Experience in Figma and Canva design

About Neuger

General Overview

Neuger is a dynamic team of public relations, marketing communications, web and branding experts dedicated to providing the very best in strategic counsel to our clients. We seek to be an inclusive environment where employees are asked to bring their authentic selves to their positions. Wide-ranging viewpoints are sought out and colleagues are asked to share a genuine voice. Our highly collaborative nature, energy, discipline and can-do attitude are hallmarks to providing results-oriented solutions to our clients.

At Neuger you’ll find:

• A legacy of more than 90 years of collective experience in communications and public relations
• A team committed to the core values of integrity, excellence and success
• An exciting client base that spans multiple industries
• An inclusive atmosphere committed to supporting one another and our clients personally/professionally
• A belief that innovation, persistence, dedication and diligence lead to long-term rewards and success

Office culture

Our team of communications professionals are highly collaborative with both our clients and each other. We aim to provide a culture of high challenge and high support – we want individuals to embrace the struggle and solve meaningful challenges for our clients, while ensuring that we provide an environment that supports employees.

Some of our favorite Neuger traditions are trivia and Thirsty Third Thursdays. We take the Isaac Asimov Super Quiz over lunch each day, and we pride ourselves on knowing most – if not all – of the answers. We also have professional development happy hours on the third Thursday of every month.

At Neuger, we pride ourselves in giving back to our communities, whether that’s through taking on pro bono clients or encouraging our employees to volunteer in their communities.

Compensation

Salary

$45,000 – $55,000

Benefits

• Health & Life Insurance
• Flexible Time Off
• Health Savings Account
• 401k Match
• Matching Gifts to Nonprofits
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Clothing Stipend

Reports to

Adam Neuger, President

Location

Preference to be based in Northfield, MN 3 days/week (remote available 2 days). Special consideration may be made for candidates requesting to be based in our Minneapolis office.