Safeware, Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic Graphic Designer to support our busy marketing team. The Graphic Designer position works closely with the Director of Marketing and the entire marketing department to develop and design marketing resources supporting multiple brands and sales channels. This includes brand and logo development, corporate materials, website and social media graphics, digital, e-blasts, advertising and signage for the company, advertising for manufacturer partners, national promotions, flyers, brochures and more. The graphic designer is responsible for ensuring that our brand identities are accurately represented and carried out in everything we do. This is a high production position that must work at a fast pace and is able to adapt to changing schedules and meet tight deadlines. The employee is expected to possess the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to carry out these essential functions. The desired candidate may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. This position is in Lanham, Maryland, with the ability to work remotely.

Safeware, Inc. is a full line safety products distributor and service provider. Founded in 1979, Safeware has been providing public safety products to our nation’s heroes for over 40 years. Our company is built upon a foundation of dedicated professionals whose expertise and passion focuses on protecting our nation and serving those who serve others. Safeware is headquartered in Lanham, MD, just outside of Washington, DC, with branches in Philadelphia, PA, Richmond, VA, and Denver, CO, Gainesville, GA, Columbia, MD, and Miami, FL.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create scalable marketing/design solutions, templates and processes to efficiently support the sales team
Create and edit multiple market-based product catalogs
Design sales literature, brochures and resources
Build out graphics for multiple websites, social media, e-blasts and other digital needs
Utilize photo editing software to create high quality market and product-based images and advertisements
Utilize Adobe Creative Suite design products, especially InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, to create images of varying sizes for use in print and digital channels
Create graphics and templates for company projects
Create high resolution print quality graphics for advertisements
Work with Director of Marketing on tradeshow graphics and imagery
Work closely with Marketing Coordinator on sales team requests and branding assets
Work with Social Media Coordinator on all social media imagery and advertisements
Utilize Wordpress website platform to update web graphics and landing pages as needed
Communicate with manufacturer representatives for marketing needs and brand guidelines
Support each department with design needs
Ensure quality, accuracy, and proper brand representation on all projects
Updates and maintains Library’s brand style guide
Uses Microsoft apps (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Google docs
Participates in staff meetings and work sessions
Assist in other marketing duties as needed

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Certificate or Associate’s degree in graphic design; Bachelor’s degree preferred
2-3 years of consistent, successful graphic design experience may substitute for degree
A strong portfolio with outstanding digital and print design work that demonstrates abilities
A strong understanding of design principles and proven ability to produce compelling digital and print designs
Highly developed skills using Adobe Creative Suite products, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe XD and Acrobat Pro
Experience in Microsoft Office Products
Experience in Social Media advertising and imagery
Ability to organize, plan, and maintain schedule of deadlines
Attention to detail and accuracy
Knowledge of website platform, Wordpress
Some HTML or other website coding experience a plus, but not required
Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Strong ability to work both as part of a team and independently

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