Communication Designer

MarshBerry is growing! We are seeking a Communication Designer to join our team. We have a people first, fast paced, collaborative culture with plenty of opportunity for growth. MarshBerry has been successful in achieving growth objectives because the trust our clients place in our talented team of professionals, and all MarshBerry colleagues play a critical role in directly or indirectly cultivating those trusted relationships. MarshBerry provides an environment where employees can learn, improve and realize their career goals. We offer competitive benefits, new challenges, and learning experiences.

Job Details

Position Summary:

MarshBerry is currently seeking a Communication Designer. The position may be located in one of MarshBerry’s office locations or remote based. If you are looking for an opportunity to use your design, project management and communication skills, then we want to meet you! The Communication Designer will be part of the Experience and Engagement team, creating visual assets for internal communication purposes as well as various communications including newsletters, presentations, and social media. We are seeking a team player, who will bring creative ideations to the table, and share in our passion for continuous improvement.

The Communication Designer will be responsible for producing graphics for team level communications and internal marketing efforts, including social media content, visual display graphics, website graphics, invitations, and presentations. The successful candidate will bring their energy and passion for design to a fast-paced team that strives to trip over themselves to help each other. This new team member will learn and embrace the brand and have a strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. They will be able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of design software, be self-motivated, and apply user experience and audience design principles.

Responsibilities:

• Produce a wide range of on-brand marketing collateral for internal communication purposes for diverse platforms, such as Intranet Site, Website, Email, and social media.
• Communicate and collaborate with team members to tell clear and compelling stories.
• Connect message and image to create clear, consistent, and on-brand communication assets to spread internal communication messages.
• Create and enhance presentation materials for customer engagements.
• Manage and improve presentation resources for internal sales enablement materials.
• Manage creative assets for corporate marketing library (brand and image library), follow file-naming system, and archive files according to specification to socialize brand assets to larger company.
• Manage and update sell sheets, sales enablement materials, and internal human resources deliverables.
• Present and communicate ideas (arrangement, size, typography, style, photography, etc.) and the rationale behind design decisions to internal stakeholders.
• Obtain input from managers to ensure that designs meet brand standards and expectations, express ideas accurately, and show knowledge of design fundamentals and principles.
• Understand creative brief and follow design processes to produce high-quality and high-impact elements with timely outcomes.
• Manage the design and uploading process for all project materials, based on best practices for using a CMS.
• Promote uniformity and consistency of our brand and assist in development of brand and graphic standards.
• Work independently and cooperatively with marketing team to meet deadlines and management workload to hit deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Selection Criteria

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts/Graphic Design, Graphic Communications, Communication Art, Digital Design, Marketing Design, or related field.
• 2-4 years of professional design and public relations, marketing, communications experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating a variety of visual and print design projects from concept to completion.
• Experience in creating presentations for Keynote Speakers.
• Strong understanding of design principles; hierarchy, layout, white space, typography, and color theory.
• Has a working knowledge of file set up for digital and print production needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PPT, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Bridge.
• Knowledge and ability to follow best practices when creating digital assets; designing for mobile first and on social media.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present recommendations and information clearly across divisions and leadership.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills with a passion for working in a team environment.
• Ability to receive and implement feedback in a professional manner.
• Strong work ethic and personal accountability.

Working at MarshBerry

Who We Are:

MarshBerry practices The Collaborative Way which encourages employees to adhere to these five principles: listening generously, speaking straight, being for each other, acknowledgement & appreciation, and honoring commitments. We are committed to fostering an environment of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We strive to educate our current and potential employees in these areas, while continuing to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

What We Do:

MarshBerry provides consulting services in the financial services industry primarily to independent insurance agents, brokers and carriers, as well as wealth and retirement plan advisors. Our services include but are not limited to financial, operational, sales management, merger and acquisition advisory, peer-to-peer exchange and information services. We are recognized in the financial services industry for providing innovative and customized solutions to our clients, with whom we build trusted advisor relationships. At MarshBerry, our mission is to help our clients learn, improve and realize their value. Our clients credit us for providing the vision, tools, and discipline to help them reach their strategic goals.

It’s one thing to be recognized as experts in our field, it is another to be noteworthy based on the sentiment and feedback of our team. MarshBerry has recently been awarded the following:

• Crain’s Best Employers in Ohio
• The Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness
• North Coast 99
• Top Work Places – The Plain Dealer
• Weatherhead 100
• West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work for

To learn more about MarshBerry, visit www.marshberry.com.

We appreciate your interest in MarshBerry. As an equal opportunity employer, your application will be considered with regard to all laws which prohibit discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, and genetic information, and requirements to take affirmative action in the hiring of minorities, including women, veterans, and those individuals with disabilities.