Position: Interactive Graphic/Print Designer
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Website: The Merz Group

The Merz Group, a strategic branding firm in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, is looking for an energetic and creative individual to join our team as an interactive and print graphic designer. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, detail-oriented and skilled designer with solid technical and creative experience. We are looking for a graphic designer with 3-5 years experience, to design and manage the creation of marketing materials from concept to completion, including all revisions and production work. This includes websites, banner ads, emails, e-newsletters, brand identities, brochures, promotional pieces, etc.

Job Requirements:

  • Create designs, concepts, and graphics based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts
  • Design and build html campaigns
  • Work on WordPress websites during the development process and post launch
  • Code e-blasts for distribution programs (Mail Chimp, Constant Contact, etc.)
  • Code HTML5 web banners optimized for publishers
  • Design printed promotional materials
  • Make on-going SEO related edits to client websites

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years experience
  • Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) Word Press, HTML, Flash
  • Working knowledge of email clients, development and trends for emails
  • MAC based platform
  • Strong design sense and knowledge of design elements, color and composition, typography
  • Knowledge of current web, social media and print design trends and techniques
  • Desire and ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment
  • Willingness and ability to follow direction of client, interactive director and/or senior staff and adhere to client brand standards
  • Ability to think independently, conceptually and express ideas creatively
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects and priorities
  • Flexible, resourceful, and self-starting

To Apply:
Please email cover letter, resume and portfolio (website or a pdf of samples) to info@themerzgroup.com
No phone calls please.