Graphic Designer

Graphic DesignerWayland, MIDescriptionPaws With A Cause is looking for a creative, passionate, driven, individual who enjoys being part of a team and has great time management skills! This is a Full-time, Salary Exempt position with base hours being Mon-Fri 8am-4:30p. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary in order to meet the requirements of this position. PAWS offers a great benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Employer paid Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Competitive Wages, and more! Apply today!*Please make sure to include a link to your portfolio or attach a PDF in the application when you are given the chance to upload additional documents with your Cover Letter and Resume. Thank you!*About Paws With A CausePaws With A Cause (PAWS) exists to create opportunities to live with dignity, companionship and confidence. We do our best work by embodying our core values: adaptability, dedication, innovation, and optimism.PAWS enhances the independence and quality of life for people with disabilities through custom-trained Assistance Dogs.Position SummaryUsing their technical expertise, creativity, and composition skills, the Graphic Designer will produce engaging and on-brand graphics for a variety of mediums with the goal of inspiring and attracting donors and volunteers.Essential ResponsibilitiesAdhere to and emulate PAWS Core Values in all that you do; must conduct yourself as an ambassador of PAWS displaying a proper cultural fit within the organizationDesign donor materials including newsletters and appealsDesign brochures, flyers, invitations, postcards, greeting cards, images for web, social media content, merchandise and other communication materialsPrepress all printed materials and coordinate with printer and mail houseMaintain and enforce PAWS branding standardsCapture and edit photographs and videos for both internal and external useKeep inventory of PAWS printed collateral, including envelopes, letterhead, business cards, etc. and place orders when necessaryOther duties as assignedNon-Essential ResponsibilitiesSupport other team members with events, tours, mailings, etc.Supervision ReceivedSpecific Direction - Follows established work procedures. Receives periodic checks for performance. Refers unique questions/conditions to immediate supervisorSupervisory ResponsibilitiesNo supervisory responsibilitiesRequirementsEducation & ExperienceBachelors Degree in Graphic Design or related field1-2 years of experience in Graphic DesignPhotography/Videography experience (preferred)Other Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesMastery of Adobe Creative SuiteAbility to effectively manage competing deadlinesStrong project management and time management skillsCore competenciesTeamwork: Effectively interacts with people by being able to share and receive information that supports team goals.Planning and Organizing: Ability to set priorities and allocate resources properly in order to effectively achieve work responsibilities and objectives.Working Under Pressure: Ability to maintain composure when exposed to stress.Detail-Oriented: Ability to pay attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness.Communication: Ability to effectively receive and express ideas, both written and verbal; using clear and concise vocabulary and active listening skills.Problem-Solving: Ability to recognize courses of action to handle problems, gathering and organizing information, identifying cause and effect relationships, and applying contingency plans to solve those problems.Customer Service: A desire to serve others by focusing efforts on listening and responding effectively to questions, providing services, and evaluating customer satisfaction.