Graphic Designer with web design experience

Washington Media Services, Inc. is a full service public relations and graphic & web design agency, dedicated to quality services and creative design. Established in 1988. Locally owned and operated in Olympia, Washington.

Our professional team provides custom print and web design development, including responsive, mobile-friendly websites and social media marketing. We are a creative studio that loves branding and design for both web and print.

Washington Media Services (WMS) is looking for a full-time graphic designer with a keen sense of design and strong technical skills. Upon hire, the successful candidate will design and develop Print Design. Candidate would also design websites and over-see the backend development of websites.

Please note that we are a tobacco and drug-free office and follow federal regulations.
A design and technical test will be required.

Required Qualifications
Candidates are required to be proficient in the following:
• Deliver graphic output from customers' basic ideas to meet business needs.
• Provides graphic consultation via meetings and or projects.
• Meet the constraints of cost, time and client needs.
• Meet customer quality and design requirements.
• Design and produce print ready art including graphs, charts, clip art, posters, digitization of graphics,
line-art, and/or photos.
• Consult with client to identity their graphic needs, budget constraints, and reasonable deadlines for the
project; serve as a liaison between the client and printers/publishers.
• Review proofs and work with printers on production of printed material.
• Keep abreast of industry thinking, new ideas and technologies.
• Assist in enhancing clients’ websites, making them both visually inspiring with the creation of high-quality imagery and informative.
• Responsible for assisting with the design layout and content for specific print and electronic communications.
• Has the ability to edit and proof content and be held accountable for the technical accuracy.
• Has the ability and expertise to prepare files for print production.
• Assist in the use and application of the company’s branding and graphic style standards while ensuring appropriate usage across the organization and through external vendors.
• Support multimedia efforts as assigned.
• Utilizes software to develop customer-focused email marketing campaigns.
• Strong graphic design/typography skills and UX experience.
• Experience with mobile design a plus.
• WordPress/WordPress Theme Development.

A successful candidate will also:
• Be a team player
• Be able to multitask
• Strong proofing/editing skills
• Have strong writing and grammatical skills
• Ability to react well to design direction from Creative Director and clients
• Able to follow written and verbal direction
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to meet deadlines consistently
• Have a willingness to learn
• Have strong communication skills
• Exhibit professionalism
• Be comfortable troubleshooting various issues, technical or otherwise
• Be comfortable interacting with clients and answering the phone
• Always be on-time
• Able to adapt to changing needs and priorities
• Pass a drug test and background check
• Provide a valid driver’s license

Our hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm (excludes major holidays). Must be available for full time work.