Carbonate, Inc. Graphic Designer - Temporary Remote · Full time

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As a Graphic Designer at Carbonate, you'll use your design experience to work across multiple projects, creating engaging solutions for a variety of brand identity systems, print materials, digital marketing, and campaign support needs. You'll work collaboratively with team members to develop creative concepts and possess the ability to clearly articulate your thought process and design decisions. This role is temporary to cover an employee’s leave and reports to the Senior Director of Creative Services.

This is a temporary full-time position, with benefits. Available immediately through July 15, 2025.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or commercial art-related equivalent
• Portfolio that demonstrates design ability
• Hospitality-related experience highly desirable
• If based in Cincinnati, this role will have the ability to work in our Cincinnati office with work-from-home/remote options.
• Must be based in Ohio

Responsibilities:

Strategic Thinking & Analytical Abilities

• Can concept, design, and develop compelling assets for a variety of client projects including brand identity systems, printed materials, marketing material,  and digital content including web design, image editing, emails, and social media content
• Create innovative designs that comply with client brand standards
• Regularly present compelling concepts that find ways to go above and beyond the minimum requirements of a project in order to find design solutions that deliver exceptional results
• Stays up-to-date with design trends and is knowledgeable about current best practice
• Works collaboratively on projects with various team members, yet is also able to execute work independently
• Identifies and initiates problem-solving when working through projects
• Displays strategic thinking and exceptional problem-solving skills using judgment, past experience, and knowledge to find the right solutions

Technical Skills

• Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud platforms and Figma and skilled in typography, layout, and hierarchy
• Has a deep understanding of basic print and production methods, and materials, and is able to lead print production projects from idea to execution
• Knows how to prepare files for various print production needs
• Meticulous attention to detail; ensures all files are organized and succinct, appropriate for client turnover and subsequent use 
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication and organizational skills
• Highly productive and efficient in time management
• Proficient in GSuite and Microsoft Office-related software
• Possesses a basic understanding of how the web development process works and stays up to date on best practices for various desktop and mobile design requirements

People & Team

• Builds positive relationships within the team by preparing for and actively participating in agency meetings, project check-ins, and reviews as a team member and support to senior managers, directors, and agency president
• Demonstrates interest and ability to work directly with clients as a project lead when appropriate
• Brings out the best in others by interacting with colleagues and clients in a positive and professional manner
• Rises to challenges set by senior team members with ambition and a clear understanding of opportunities and goals
• Ability to ensure every project achieves defined strategic business goals and is able to clearly and confidently articulate thinking to team members and clients
• Shows a clear understanding of project priorities to senior team members
• Able to handle multiple design projects simultaneously, keep track of deadlines and handle a fast-paced work environment
• Displays a strong sense of professionalism, ownership, and accountability
• Proactively raises concerns in a timely fashion so that action can be taken to solve potential issues
• Proactively checks in with supervisor on project status
• Participates in project tracking activities including time reporting, updating status reports, material sourcing sheets, meeting agendas, summaries, audits, etc.

Benefits at Carbonate:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401K with company match (up to 4%)
• PTO & Company Holidays
• $500 annual educational stipend
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• New business incentive