Graphic Designer

OverviewOsborne Media is a creative agency based in Bangor, ME, and we?re growing! We?re on the lookout for a talented, self-driven graphic designer who?s got a knack for creativity and a passion for design. If you?re the kind of person who dreams in color palettes and loves transforming ideas into visuals, we want to meet you.

We?re a laid-back, hardworking crew who appreciates good coffee, Geaghan?s Reserve Wings, and The Office memes. We believe in balancing hard work with flexibility, fostering professional growth, and building a job you?ll genuinely enjoy.

This role will begin part-time, approximately 20 hours per week, with the potential to grow into something bigger. Our offices are in Bangor, but we?re open to remote work. You?ll report directly to our Art Director and collaborate with the team on a variety of creative projects.

The ideal candidate knows their way around current design software and is skilled at every stage of the creative process, from concept to final deliverable. Working closely with various teams, they can take written or verbal ideas and transform them into compelling, effective designs. They have a strong grasp of branding and marketing, with the flexibility to adapt styles and layouts to fit the needs of each project.

Duties & Responsibilities- Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams and clients to develop a range of materials that may include digital ads, presentations, collateral, signage, point-of-sale, internal communication, newsletters, and other pieces

• Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity
• Ask questions to understand a business, organization, or product fully to be able to execute designs that will accomplish the client?s goals
• Determine ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout
• Utilize our project management system to track proofs and revisions
• Obtain input from management, ensuring designs meet organizational and brand standards, express ideas accurately, and represent the company or client appropriately
• Work independently and cooperatively on multiple projects to meet deadlines and client expectations
• Track your work using time-tracking software to allow for accurate reporting of hours upon client request

Skills and Qualifications- Degree or relevant experience in graphic design, art, or similar discipline

• Demonstrated creativity and excellent design skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud design software, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy when proofing client documents, including disclosures and shareholder information
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to touch-up, edit, and vector mask product photography
• Desire to grow skill set with ongoing education and training
• Working knowledge of HTML5 ad creation a plus
• Interest and/or experience in outdoor and lifestyle brands a plus