Graphic Design Specialist

GMB is currently seeking a Graphic Design Specialist to fill a role on our Creative Marketing Agency team. The purpose of this role is to lead brand-forward print and experiential design work for educational institutions.

Why Work with Us? This is the part where most job descriptions jump into the responsibilities and requirements for the role being posted - and we'll get there shortly! But we like to start with the why instead of the what.

Our purpose is helping build strong communities through educational opportunity. We focus on projects within the educational ecosystem, from Pre-K through Higher Education and spaces in our community that support lifelong learning. Our integrated team gets to work together on a wide range of project types – building design, performance engineering, communications campaigns, branding, enrollment marketing, financial analysis, projections and planning – and we're proud of the impact that our work has on the lives and trajectories of students across the United States. Will you join us?

As a Graphic Design Specialist with GMB you will:

• Collaborate with the creative marketing team to conceptualize and produce creative design for educational institutions and their marketing needs 
• Translate brand strategy into compelling visual storytelling that will resonate with various audiences across a variety of platforms, including print, digital, and educational environments 
• Develop brand systems to inform design decisions throughout creative work, from publications and brochures to campus and learning spaces to digital media campaigns 
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, guiding and executing creative design from concept through final production 
• Pitch and present creative concepts to clients and internal teams, with the ability to explain the strategy behind the creative thinking and design 

What type of knowledge do I need to succeed in this role?

More than a specific degree and exact number of years of experience, we’re most excited about what kind of knowledge you bring. For this role, we are seeking someone with developing knowledge who co-owns projects and owns pieces of larger projects with decreasing guidance.

Some components that may help indicate you are at this knowledge milestone include more tangible items like:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years professional design experience (5+ preferred)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating brand systems and campaign execution, included with application materials
• Experience with environmental/experiential design
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
• Ability to manage deadlines and high production volume
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with teammates and clients

What might set you apart from other candidates?

• Higher education branding experience
• Experience supporting integrated digital campaigns
• Design assignment may be included in interview process

We might be a great match for each other if you are:

• A self-starter with great time management who thrives in an environment with cross-discipline collaboration and team level decision making
• An individual who contributes beyond themselves, is motivated by their team's success and works hard to ensure it
• Someone who enjoys trying new ideas and constantly improving

What you might also like to know:

We're an employee-owned company. This means that 100% of the ownership at GMB is held by us as employees. Our creativity, skills, and expertise have a direct impact on our value and growth. Your role as a teammate will have a direct impact on the company's actions and result in a share in its profits.

GMB doesn't operate within a hierarchical pyramid structure; instead we operate like a network of teams that come together around specific goals working toward our overarching purpose. We think this is a better way to work and help everyone reach their potential.

Finally, at GMB we embrace a flexible workplace that empowers each person to decide where and how they work best. Our inclusive, people-first culture encourages teams to collaborate, communicate and find fulfillment personally and professionally, regardless of location or schedule.