Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

We are dedicated to helping families raise CURIOUS, CREATIVE, CARING and CONFIDENT kids. Since 1946, we've reached out to children through 75 years' worth of Highlights magazines, puzzles, books and gifts. Highlights' brand of wholesome fun is built on the philosophy that children become their best selves when they use their creativity and imagination; develop their reading, thinking and reasoning skills; and learn to treat others with respect, kindness and sensitivity.

Graphic Designers at Highlights for Children are part of an internal creative team responsible for crafting exceptional brand experiences. They are highly creative and can balance storytelling with promotion. They produce work that is aligned to brand standards yet is innovative and customer focused. This Designer will create on-brand marketing promotional materials and assets by taking seasonal, launch and promotional concepts through to execution. They support the Art Directors and Senior Designers by delivering digital assets for site, paid media and email as well as customer-facing print materials.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design promotional marketing materials that meet project goals for multi-channel execution
• Creative concept within a framework
• Motion graphics and light video editing
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to present their work to creative leadership
• Stay current with design trends and advances in technology best practices
• Setting priorities and meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work within the creative team and with cross-functional partners.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Graphic Design or Web Design.
• 1-3 years professional graphic design and marketing experience
• Expert experience with Adobe Creative Suite and industry standard design tools.
• Able to design for multiple channels including digital and print
• Working knowledge with HTML/CSS
• Strong attention to detail
• Email marketing experience utilizing Klaviyo a plus
• Experience in WorkFront project management tool a plus
• Usability and user experience knowledge a plus
• Video and motion graphic creation experience