Specialist, Graphic Designer
At a glance
Mid-level Graphic Design role at Ricoh Careers. Charleston · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Create visual concepts and production-ready designs for print, web, events, packaging, and digital applications
- Consult with clients and internal teams on design needs, scope, budgets, timelines, and visual recommendations
- Build layouts, edit imagery, apply brand standards, and format multi-page documents with style sheets
- Review proofs and coordinate with printers, publishers, and vendors to deliver quality results
- Manage digital assets, deadlines, and other designers' work when needed
What you bring
- At least three years of related professional design experience
- Intermediate to advanced skill with Adobe Creative Suite on Macintosh and PC platforms
- Strong capability in graphic design, page layout, and visual communication
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field preferred, with equivalent experience considered
Who this fits
You'll suit a client-facing designer who can balance creative problem-solving with budgets, schedules, quality standards, and detailed production work. The role calls for collaboration with coworkers, leadership, sales, production staff, customers, agencies, and vendors. It's an onsite position in Charleston, with office-based work and physical tasks that may include lifting materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
From the employer
Develops and designs complex multimedia visual communications, often under tight deadlines, including conference and event materials, internal marketing collateral, brochures, publications, and web page designs. Creates visual concepts that meet client and business objectives and prepares designs for print, web, and multimedia production. Responsibilities include selecting typography, establishing visual hierarchies, adhering to brand and style guidelines, developing layouts, editing illustrations and photography, and determining the effective use of graphic elements.
Job Duties and Responsibilities- Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and represent Ricoh in a professional manner.
- Maintain strong organizational, customer service, and follow-up skills.
- Develop creative concepts and translate them into compelling visual communications.
- Create design solutions using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver across Macintosh and PC platforms.
- Provide graphic design consultation and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to both internal teams and external clients.
- Produce production-ready artwork for print, packaging, advertising, point-of-purchase materials, and digital applications.
- Ensure all deliverables meet customer quality standards and design requirements.
- Design and format multi-page documents using style sheets and style mapping techniques.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and new design methodologies.
- Apply innovative thinking to solve design challenges while balancing budget, timeline, and business requirements.
- Adhere to all legal and copyright requirements related to duplication, printing, software licensing, and font usage.
- Meet established production schedules and project deadlines.
- Consult with clients and internal stakeholders to determine design needs, project scope, budgets, and timelines.
- Serve as a liaison between clients and printers, publishers, or production vendors.
- Review proofs and collaborate with printers to ensure quality production outcomes.
- Manage digital asset libraries and utilize asset management technologies.
- Coordinate and lead the work of other designers, as needed.
- Develop and conceptualize brand and property identities, including logos, layouts, and color palettes.
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Demonstrated expertise in graphic design, layout, and visual communication.
- Minimum of three (3) years of related professional experience.
- Print production experience preferred.
- Project management experience preferred.
- Strong graphic design and page layout skills.
- Proficiency in desktop publishing applications, including Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment while maintaining positive and productive relationships with coworkers, leadership, sales teams, and production staff.
- Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining quality, accuracy, and productivity standards.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong creativity and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a deadline-driven environment.
- Primarily works in an office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, temperature, and noise levels.
- Regular interaction with internal departments, customers, agencies, vendors, and the general public.
- Work assignments are varied and may require the development of new solutions in addition to applying established practices and procedures.
- Physical activity may include walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Requires moderate manual dexterity, including regular use of a computer keyboard, calculator, hand tools, and eye-hand coordination.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the role.
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