Graphic Designer

WHY AKC?

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MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE YOUR BEST MOVE

It’s simple. To flex your creative muscle at one of the best marketing agencies in Iowa. Join a world-class team of professionals who create eye-catching content for global clients.

Work on exciting projects and walk away each day (at a reasonable hour) with a sense of accomplishment.

As a 100% employee-owned company, everyone has a say in what we do and how we do it. We’re not the biggest agency in town, but we work with some of the biggest clients on the biggest projects, and everyone contributes.

BENEFITS

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MORE THAN JUST YOUR RUN-OF-THE-MILL EXPECTATIONS

100% Employee-Owned

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Profit Sharing

Flexible]]

Work Environment

Separate Sick Time

Birthdays Off

Graphic Designer

Location: Johnston, Iowa

Type: Full-Time

Pay Scale: $40,000–$55,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

AKC Marketing…a 100% Employee-Owned company, is seeking a talented graphic designer who can take concepts and ideas and create visual representations in both print and electronic media. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable.

Collaborating with multiple teams across the company, the graphic designer should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of branding and marketing and be able to find the right style and layout for every project.

Objectives of This Role:

• Work on a wide range of projects and media, using various software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals
• Obtain input from managers to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company or client appropriately
• Work independently as well as cooperatively with the marketing team to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and schedule project implementation based on workload, which may include five or more simultaneous projects
• Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities
• Update and maintain internal file management for creative projects

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams or clients on a wide range of materials that may include web pages, social media, presentations, programming collateral, signage, internal communications, newsletters, and marketing materials
• Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity
• Develop concepts and execute original content by determining the ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout
• Manage the design process for all project materials, from concept, through production, to final delivery

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Exceptional creativity, innovative design skills and an attention to detail
• Experience (academic and professional) with design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop/After Effects) and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint/Word/Excel)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines
• Desire to learn, understand and apply new technologies

Minimum Requirements:

• Three or more years of experience in professional graphic design, preferably with a creative or marketing agency
• Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop/After Effects) and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint/Word/Excel)
• The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines
• Knowledge of interactive design, graphic and animation design, web and mobile browser capabilities

What It’s Like to Work Here

Employee-Owned (ESOP): Your work directly contributes to our shared success

Collaborative Culture: Smart, supportive teammates who genuinely enjoy working together

Growth-Focused: We invest in your development and encourage new ideas

Meaningful Work: You’ll see the impact of your work in real client outcomes