The Freelance graphic designer is responsible for the design and production of various creative projects, on schedule and within budget. The majority of time will be focused on production of a variety of marketing communication materials, including newspaper print ads, fliers, direct mail, collateral and promotional materials. Must be able to follow vendor project production specifications, cost estimates, and vendor instructions. Works closely with in-house Graphic Designer, Creative Services Manager, Marketing Coordinator, internal customers, regional marketing managers, other support staff as well as various vendors. Must be able to execute multiple projects simultaneously while driving aggressive deadlines.

• Coordinate with marketing managers to ensure brand consistency and high standards of creative execution for the improvement of marketing materials.

• Create layout and design, including images and copy, of circulars, point of purchase merchandising, ROP, direct mail, promotional materials, packaging, brochures, ads, product sell sheets, catalogs, presentations, web site pages, display graphics and a variety of other graphic marketing materials as needed.

• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.

• Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with managers and making necessary changes.

• Confer with managers to discuss and determine layout design and suggest improvements as needed.

• Use computer software to generate new images.

• Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products. Organizes and maintains all creative props, displays, and signage.

• Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.

• Prepare notes and instructions for interns or vendors who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.

• Ensure accuracy of file set-up and all out going artwork. Review and approve graphic materials, copy materials, and proofs of printed copy.

• Responsible for revisions to artwork, approvals, and accuracy of information.

• Modify and refine creative designs, to conform to production limitations or changes in design trends.

• Develop a strong working knowledge of all product lines and uses this knowledge to develop content.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design

• 2+ years knowledge and expert level proficiency with  Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

• Project Management/Organizational skill

• Minimum 4 years experience as a graphic designer

• 2+ years experience in insourcing and outsourcing creative jobs to meet multiple project deadlines.

• Must live in or around the Columbus area and report to our Dublin Corporate office when needed.

We’re Stanley Steemer. We wrote the book on clean.

Stanley Steemer has been cleaning carpets since 1947, the year our founder, Jack A. Bates, invested $2,300 into a home-based carpet cleaning business. Today, still family-owned and led by the third generation, the Dublin, Ohio-based company is synonymous with everything clean for your home and business.