Senior Producer - Graphic Design Specialist - Verizon

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We’re a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together—lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you’re fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you’ll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.

The Sr. Producer - Graphic Design role is responsible for playing key roles in developing unique and engaging experiences for our Learning and Development organization such as serving key stakeholders and driving innovation, making design decisions and recommendations,  and ultimately inspiring  others to deliver exceptional results that will directly impact the business.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, opaque environment, who knows how to extract and understand a client’s needs and take ownership for the development of all deliverables. Someone who can manage multiple projects with multiple stakeholders within a dynamic cross functional organization.

Someone with an infectious, passionate spirit. Who knows how to excite people and get them to feel something; who is agile; who will always be able to adapt to changing landscapes because of a passion for learning. Who’s excited to partner with some of the smartest clients out there. A collaborator, but just as comfortable on solo missions. A great teammate. Someone who can manage up, down and side-to-side. Whose leaders have confidence in them, whose juniors are inspired by them, and who strives to operate in harmony with their cross functional counterparts.

 

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exceptional design ability and creative vision.

• Ability to fully understand client needs, provide independent or collaborative strategic direction, and take responsibility / ownership for development of deliverables.

• Collaborates creatively across other media and creative teams within Learning and Development and corporate.

• Demonstrates an ability to envision, develop, and support a clear creative vision with multiple partners and clients.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.

• Delivers projects on time.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Gather information and research as needed for projects.

• Communicates challenges and opportunities regarding project details to appropriate team members.

• Must demonstrate strong production abilities, work ethic, and attention-to-detail

• Ability to regularly and confidently present concepts and campaigns to clients and leadership.

• Obtains required approvals on all projects.

• Direct photo shoots

• Coordinates the use of resources such as photography, video, illustrations, copywriting, and outsourcing.

• Mentor, educate, and support other Visual Designers in both creative and technical areas.

• Continually evaluate and collaborate to improve creative and technical processes.

• Interpret corporate brand identity and guidelines and implement them in projects balanced with the ability to know when and how to stretch those guidelines when appropriate.

You’ll Need to Have…

• BFA, BA or other advanced degree in graphic design, digital design, motion graphics

• 3-6 years agency, in-house or learning and development experience as a creative.

• Strong knowledge of digital and print production.

• Mastery of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

• Able to generate new assets as well as edit existing assets including photographs

• Able to craft a deck. Willing to use Powerpoint and Microsoft Office to communicate.

• Can wield the written word to sell an idea.

• Can think in terms of big ideas - as well as the tactics that fall underneath it.

• Emotionally intelligent with management potential.

Even Better if You Have…

• A background in Art Direction with design skills.

• Prior experience in a learning and development organization is a plus

• Experience with Captivate, Storyline, Premiere, After Effects, LMS systems, SCORM compliance, audio production desirable.

• Web development experience and UX/UI experience is a plus.

• Has a diversified background and a variety of interests to draw inspiration from.

Skills

• Design principles: composition, color theory, alignment, texture, scale, framing, harmony, dominance & emphasis, etc.

• Ideation

• Branding

• UX Design

• Needs Analysis

• Client Relations

• Negotiation

• Communication

• Collaboration

• Time management

• Portfolio management

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.