Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Graphic Designer (Print & Digital) and Project Manager

If you're a Graphic Designer/Project Manager who is creative and resourceful, and who solves problems, consider joining our team! We are looking for an entrepreneurial spirit who is willing to work hard, and who is a "big picture" thinker yet also manages many details simultaneously. This position will be responsible for helping to manage the growing work of MindShare accounts in these ways: Delivering creative, innovative design solutions (both print and digital) that demonstrate a broad range of fresh, original solutions. Tactics range from online and print advertising campaigns to collateral, direct mail and websites. Manage campaigns and projects through MindShare's Marketing Project Management system (from start to finish, including brainstorming, conceptualization, development and project execution). Ability to meet project timelines through good management of workflow and ability to prioritize, organize and plan. Manages projects from start to finish, including brainstorming, conceptualization, development. Provide marketing support involving market research, database management, online survey development, tracking media coverage results in reporting, direct mail campaign preparation, and other support activities. Special projects as assigned.

Desired Skills and Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years experience in corporate marketing department or ad agency setting, with outstanding design sensibilities and problem-solving across print and digital mediums.
  • Minimum Associate's degree in Graphic Design or equivalent degree. 
  • Proficiency in the full Creative Suite (CS4 or higher), Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.
  • Proficient in Macintosh platform (OSX) applications. 
  • Skilled project manager; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure they are completed successfully, on-time and on-budget. 
  • Demonstrated skills in web design and best practices, including responsive design. 
  • Knowledge of SEO and web analytics. 
  • Ability to quickly learn emerging technologies a plus. 
  • Good production skills. 
  • Exceptional attention to detail. 
  • Strategic thinker. 
  • Able to understand business goals and objectives, and provide direction and guidance to clients on how design and marketing communication can support those goals. 
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Familiarity with social media interfaces: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, etc.
  • SalesForce or related CRM experience considered a plus. 
Company description: MindShare Strategies is a full-service agency that offers a wide range of proven marketing, sales, communications, and management strategies to support the business goals of our clients. Through a dynamic culture that fosters creativity and performance, we're ahead of the game when it comes to understanding our clients and their businesses. Why join our team? You'd work with an amazing group of people who truly care about the quality of their work and providing ideal solutions to clients. Gain the ability to "spread your creative wings" in design—both print and digital! Your role will be diverse in the skill sets required and energy needed. Every day is different, every hour has a new challenge or opportunity. Enjoy the fast pace of a small agency environment! MindShare Strategies operates through eight Marketing Practices: 1. Strategy/Branding 2. Research 3. Media Relations/PR 4. Advertising 5. Digital Media 6. Direct Marketing/Collateral 7. Special Events 8. Business Development/Sales MindShare Strategies offers a competitive salary, paid holidays and vacation, business casual dress code, and a friendly, collaborative environment that moves at the speed of today's business. This full-time, permanent position is located at MindShare's main offices in Waconia, Minnesota.

Interested and qualified? Send resume and 2–3 non-returnable samples (PDFs preferred) to Brian Everett, Senior Partner, brian@mindshare.bz by March 17, 2014. For more info: www.MindShare.bz

Link to apply 
Email to apply: brian@mindshare.bz

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