What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr. Graphic Designer position at Pearson?
GED Testing Service is seeking a Jr. Graphic Designer to support the marketing team's initiatives with graphic design requests. Requires strong working knowledge of graphic-design equipment, tools, and techniques; and attention to detail and timelines. Must have a portfolio (online or PDF).
Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for the layout, design, and production of GEDTS graphic design materials
- Creating social media, email, collateral, video, brand communications and campaign designs
- Soliciting and incorporating feedback on design products
- Understanding and contributing to design ideas and concepts with the GEDTS brand and audience in mind
- Assisting with Accelerated Pathways graphic design requests as needed
Preferred skills:
- At least 2 years of graphic design experience in either agency, freelance, contract, in-house, etc., and/or equivalent training and educational qualifications.
- Must be skilled in using a variety of industry-standard software including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat); Portfolio required for consideration
- Know how to follow brand guidelines and meet deadlines
- Ability to retouch and manipulate images and illustrations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong communication skills and ability to articulate ideas and explain the creative design process behind projects, and collaborate with team members
- Good attention to detail and time management skills, and ability to work with quick turnaround times
- Open to feedback and willing to make changes in designs
What to expect from Pearson
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Job: MARKETING
Organization: Workforce Skills
Schedule: FULL\_TIME
Req ID: 13983
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