Graphic Design Specialist

AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products and services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and now we manufacture over two thousand products, employe over 7,000 associates and consistently generate annual sales in excess of a billion dollars in revenue. With our commitment to professional growth and employee development, let AFL "Connect" you to your next career opportunity!

What We Offer:

• Flexible time off policy
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

Job Summary

We're looking for a talented Graphic Design Specialist who can take concepts and ideas and create visual representations, in both print and electronic media. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable. Collaborating with multiple teams across the company, the Graphic Design Specialist will take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects and supports AFL's business objectives and brand position in the B-to-B telecommunications industry.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate, brainstorm and strategize with multiple teams or clients on a wide range of materials that may include advertising, presentations, sales collateral, tradeshow graphics, signage, internal communications, newsletters and marketing materials.
• Thinking creatively and developing new design concepts, graphics and layouts and translating strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity.
• Present designs to clients or the Marketing team.
• Review/Proof designs for errors before printing or publishing them.
• Stay current on industry trends, software updates, and new design techniques, incorporating new knowledge into design projects as appropriate.

Personal Qualities

• Analytical skills
• Artistic ability, innovation and creativity
• Layout skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Time-management skills
• Ability to lead and multi-task in a face-paced environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a professional graphic design position
• Bachelor's degree in communication, design, advertising or related experience
• Strong design principles
• Strong proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge in file preparation for print and digital media
• General photography/video skills
• General web design skills
• All candidates must submit a portfolio of their work

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)