What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer I position at Pros.?
Graphic Designer Job Overview:
Reporting into the Corporate Marketing & Communications department, the Junior Graphic Designer is a function of the in-house creative team. The Junior Graphic Designer plays a critical role in showcasing PROS as an industry leader — with internal and external event development, go-to market campaigns, continual corporate brand development, and more. The position will have the opportunity to lead projects and initiatives with direction from the senior members of the team and to assist with project management. The candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter who is committed to delivering top quality solutions that meet business objectives within agreed upon timelines.
The Company - PROS:
PROS Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PROS) is leading the shift to modern commerce, helping competitive enterprises create a personalized and frictionless experience for their customers. Powered with Dynamic Pricing Science, PROS solutions make it possible for companies to price, configure and sell their products and services with speed, precision and consistency across all sales channels. Our customers lead their markets across more than 10 sectors, and benefit from 30 years of accumulated knowledge and data science infused into our purpose-built industry solutions. PROS drives more than 200 million prices and 1.7 billion forecasts every day for enterprises in more than 30 industries around the globe. Our mission is to help companies and the people who work for them outperform. To learn more, visit pros.com.
The position is based in Houston, Texas.
A Day in the Life of the Graphic Designer -About the role:
Perform creative, visually appealing, engaging, and on-brand design work
Demonstrate skills in creative thinking, written and oral communication, and personal accountability
Effectively manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities and meet deadlines
Support company initiatives in event design from theme development to final production
Design print and digital media content, including collateral, marketing promotional materials, social media content, web imagery, and presentations
Collaborate in brainstorm meetings to generate new ideas for communication across various platforms
Build and maintain relationships with a variety of cross-functional stakeholders throughout the entire design workflow
Contribute to brand development through typography, color, layout, and photography
Evaluate the effectiveness of visuals and constantly consider areas for improvement, even in templated assets
Stay current with design industry trends and guidelines to further differentiate PROS in the market
Qualities:
Proven track record in visual and creative design
A creative thinker with proven ideation and conceptual skills
Adaptable to new design challenges in an ever-changing industry
Detail-oriented and thorough; double checks work to reduce the number of revisions needed
Desire to collaborate and voice ideas as part of a growing creative team
Solid understanding of stakeholder deliverables and the ability to take responsibility for them
Always ready to roll up sleeves and jump in to capitalize on opportunities, solve challenges or resolve issues
Accepts feedback with grace
Maintains project files in a highly organized manner
Brings a unique perspective on design and creative strategy and is willing to learn from the approaches and styles of others
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or equivalent
3-5 years of experience in a corporate or agency marketing environment in a visual design capacity
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of Agile methodology and digital asset management systems a plus
Strong communication skills and an ability to take direction well
Enthusiastic attitude and strong work ethic
Bonus Points:
Knows how to use animation/motion to tell a story
Experience with project management
Why PROS?
PROS culture and the truly extraordinary people who work here are at the very core of our success. We have a passion for what we do, and we won’t stop until we’ve delivered on our promises. We’re committed to the success of our customers. That’s why we think harder and dream bigger – so our customers can go even further than they ever imagined possible.
This is a unique opportunity to join a company that has 30 years of proven success with a long runway of more success.
Our people make PROS stand out from the rest. If you want to be a part of something truly extraordinary, come help us shape the future of how companies compete and win in their markets.
Work Environment:
Most work activities are performed in an office or home-office environment and require little to moderate physical exertion. Work activities may require periods of extended hours, critical deadlines and stressful situations. To successfully complete the tasks of this position, individuals must be able to communicate clearly (in writing and orally), comprehend business terminology, interpret numerical data.
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