The Senior Graphics Designer (SGD) is responsible for the planning, development, coordination and implementation of both domestic and international marketing collateral for CMB Regional Centers. This role requires an assertive and proactive approach while guiding all graphics design initiatives, setting and maintaining brand standards, actively creating both print and digital marketing collateral, and serving as a liaison for external marketing relationships, printers, and vendors. The SGD is responsible for overall quality of work produced by graphics design team. Through a unique blend of creative design, proactive leadership, and strong attention to detail, the SGD also oversees all creative development from concept to completion as an “in the trenches” leader.

Essential Job Functions

Leadership and People Management

Leads marketing department through conscientious crafting of marketing collateral while managing creative process from concept to completion through ambitious and cretive approach for storytelling and design.
Conducts regular debriefing with investor relations team to outline and evaluate efficacy of marketing collateral.
Serves as leader and mentor to employees requiring training and/or development.

Brand Awareness and Reach

Develops intimate and deep understanding of company, its products, and goals.
Participates in graphic design elements for company social media strategy.
Develops field of knowledge for both current and emerging marketing channels.
Researches and evaluates market trends and competitor strategies that identify untapped opportunities and areas for potential growth.
Directs creation of marketing collateral and creative content, and development strategies.
Assists in creation of marketing goals and strategic campaigns.
Interfaces one-on-one with investor relations team to curtail marketing collateral to fit needs of both domestic and international markets.
Communicates cross-functionally and inter-departmentally concerning creation of marketing collateral, strategies, campaigns, project management and timelines, and efficacy of marketing materials.
Maintains best practice standards and processes that drive success within marketing department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability and willingness to learn through informal and formal training and development with aspiration for upward mobility.
Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills while using sound judgement, logical reasoning, and discernment.
Excellent organizational and time management skills in order to balance competing priorities and successfully meet deadlines.
Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining creativity within defined set of legal and regulatory parameters and complying with internal processes and procedures for content approval.
Ability to swiftly adapt, pivot, and respond to rapidly changing and competitive environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong editing and proofreading skills.
Ability to easily establish and maintain professional relationships founded on mutual trust and respect cross-functionally and inter-departmentally with key internal stakeholders.
Ability to proactively anticipate and plan for development or refining marketing collateral.
Strong analytical skills for forecasting and identifying trends and challenges.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Education and Experience

Three (3) years’ proven work experience in related job and/or field required.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field preferred.
Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
Prior international marketing experience is a plus.
Prior work experience with social media, photography, and/or videography is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Constant sedentary work for prolonged periods up to 100% of the time with occasional moving and transporting up to 10 pounds. Must be able to constantly communicate and exchange accurate information. Constantly operates and uses computer and other relevant equipment and office machinery while performing repetitious movements.

What are the hours?

This is a hybrid position is either located in Rock Island, IL or Dallas, TX office. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8a to 5p daily. CMB employees are extended the opportunity to work from home two days a week after their introductory period.

What can CMB offer you?

Flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement
Competitive Salary
Wide variety of a la carte benefit options, including company-paid life insurance
401k program with company match
Extensive PTO plan