Designer - 00IWX

The Designer produces creative, comprehensive layout and design for client deliverables requiring basic conceptualization of ideas in preparation of original art for print or electronic documents. Maintains design skills and a broad knowledge of current design and production techniques. Offers conceptual design and production solutions to internal and external customers based on strategies in relation to client business needs. Manages routine design projects from concept through production, effectively prioritizes work, balances multiple priorities simultaneously, and plans and schedules resources to meet client commitments and deadlines. Serves as Creative Services Group (CSG) project manager and works effectively in a team environment. Develops designs and innovative ideas for client deliverables. Effectively creates layouts with strong typography and appropriate use of color, images and fonts, allowing for readability of type. Develops concepts for packaging design and carries through with the construction of ideas. Effectively utilizes styles, master pages, templates, tracking, kerning and leading. Proficient and remains up-to-date with graphic software tools and equipment required of the position, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Flash, etc. Troubleshoots technical issues in graphic files for pre-press and printing'linking graphics, including fonts and creating color separations. Maintains awareness of "state-of-the-art" techniques, equipment, best practices and developments within the design community. Relates design work to the client's business needs. Influences clients to choose an effective design and deliverable solution within budget requirements. Negotiates project deadlines to create timelines, determines project scope to define cost estimates, and schedule changes for client approval. Assists in establishing vendor lists, maintains vendor relationships, and works with external vendors regarding the coordination of production for external products and services. Supports firm brand. Understands, implements, and strictly adheres to the quality standards and procedures established by Ernst & Young, including CSG standards and guidelines. Will cross-train in additional CSG disciplines to provide back-up support in reprographics and document specialist work. Proficient skills to utilize binding, laminating, folding, and cutting equipment and knowledge of reprographic machines. Completes work requests utilizing black & white and color digital photocopy machines, including set-up, quality control, and cleanup. Utilizes the CSGcom database to ensure all time and materials are billed correctly, and project instructions and client interactions are fully documented. Create timelines and cost estimates for client approval. May be asked/required to travel to work at an actual client site or other CSG location as part of a project team providing design, conceptualization and solutions pertaining to deliverables. To qualify, candidates must have: Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design and/or related discipline Excellent customer service, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills Excellent work ethic and the ability to thrive in a time-sensitive environment Advanced skill in InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShop, Acrobat, PowerPoint Proficient in Word and Excel Good concept and design skills Strong portfolio Experience in print production, both in-house and with external vendors Experience working with high-end Xerox copiers Speed and accuracy are crucial to this positionMI-Detroit