VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (Temp- 6 Month Contract) SEATTLE, WA (In the office 3x per week)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Visual Communications Specialist will work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to assist with strategizing, conceptualizing and developing visuals for marketing and communications efforts - under the direction of the VP of Marketing. The Visual Communications Specialist will ensure the brand is being executed effectively through proposals, company branding, internal/external communication, gear, etc. They will act as a brand champion making sure that all branded communications are compliant with brand standards and style.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Pursuits

• Create graphics and ensure consistency for proposals to win new business: graphics (design proposal layouts, covers, tabs, org charts, project pages, case studies, resumes, logistic plans, infographics, etc.); formatting and oversee production (perform quality control) of materials.
• Create market specific collateral such as brochures and presentations.
• Create presentation collateral (PowerPoint presentations, boards, leave behind brochures, etc.)

Branding

• Provide jobsite branding support (signage, hard hat stickers, t-shirts, etc.)
• Assist with coordinating project photography (professional and in-progress photoshoots) and employee headshots.
• Help to coordinate project shot list and research appropriate photographers, coordinate timing of shoots with project teams, photographers and models.
• Share creative perspective as needed during shoots on the visualization of each shot.
• Ensure cloud-based photography storage platform, OpenAsset, stays up-to-date with regular uploads and keywording.
• Contribute to strategic brand initiatives.
• Provide tradeshow support, including booth design, collateral, video, etc.
• Support management of enterprise-wide Lewis Gear program (inventory tracking/ordering, vendor management, promotions, etc.)
• Advocate confidently against incorrect brand usage..

Marketing Communications

• Provide branded materials for internal and external company initiatives and events (through collateral such as invites, posters, handouts, PPTs, branded gear, etc.)
• Develop artwork for advertisements, sponsorships, award submittals, etc.
• Contribute visual content for company website and social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook)
• Support visual branding of digital campaigns via Constant Contact and other media.
• Support client gifting efforts through packaging design and other branded items.

Other

• Oversee print vendor management, manage creative service providers as needed.
• Manage systems: Adobe CC library, OpenAsset photography library, Marketing drives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, marketing or communications preferred
• 5+ years of experience in marketing and/or visual communications, with emphasis on design production and project management
• Strong graphic design and visual communication skills
• Ability to turn a complex concept into compelling visuals
• Adobe Creative Suite proficiency, especially InDesign. Illustrator, Lightroom and Photoshop are a plus
• PowerPoint, Word and Excel proficiency

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to meet demanding deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and an attention to detail
• Drive for innovation, even on routine assignments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Photography experience a plus
• Ability to work autonomously
• Experience working as part of a team in a corporate or professional business environment
• Ability to propose and advocate for creative concepts and solutions
• Propensity for collaboration with other creatives as well as cross functional teams
• Proactive self-starter
• Print layout experience, especially long-form
• Portfolio that demonstrates progression of an idea

BENEFITS

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Cell Phone
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Transit Reimbursement (paid parking)
• PTO & Holiday Pay

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.
• When onsite at construction projects, employees are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies and as required per weather conditions.
• Occasional overtime may be required to support events and deadlines.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Successful completion of drug testing and a background check are conditional requirements of the pre-employment process
• Physical requirements include regular communications, requiring ability to see, talk and hear, as well as the ability to frequently stand, walk, and use hands fingers and arms
• Additional abilities include sitting, climbing, and balancing, as well the ability to frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds
• The ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. This is largely a sedentary role, with a desk that adjusts to standing or sitting.

Compensation: $40-$46 per hour (Temporary Employee-w/ benefits)

This job description reflects the role's essential responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

Lease Crutcher Lewis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of, and will not be discriminated against, based on the basis of race, color, gender, pregnancy or breastfeeding, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other status protected by state or federal law