Graphic Designer - Mid Level

Job Description

Purpose of Job

Job Requirements

ABOUT USAA

USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level.

In each of the past five years, we've been a top-40 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, and we've ranked among Victory Media's Top 10 Military Friendly® Employers 13 years straight. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply.

ABOUT USAA IT

Our most important qualification isn't technical, it's human. Here, we don't just sit in front of a screen. We stand behind our 11 million members who rely on us every day.
We are over 3,000 employees strong, a passionately supportive and collaborative team built on Agile principles. We've been a top-two Computerworld 100 Best Places to Work in IT five years in a row and were recently named a Top 50 Employer for Minority Engineers & IT by Workforce Diversity Magazine.
See what it's like to work for a company where your passion meets our purpose:
USAA Information Technology: A Realistic Preview

• Under limited supervision, applies intermediate knowledge to plan and oversee design and production of moderately complex to complex graphics for video, print, interactive media, presentations and events.
• Responsible for synthesizing moderately complex to complex requirements into visually compelling graphics.
• Under limited supervision, applies intermediate knowledge to develop overall art direction for high level company briefings, corporate video and corporate events.
• Applies intermediate knowledge to interpret information and statistics and create design solutions that communicate clarity, precision and efficiency.
• Occasionally works in partnership with channel manager to understand requirements and client requests.
• Produce high-quality, error-free work.
• Meet regularly with company leaders to work on production assignments and deliver briefings.
• Collaborates with team members to resolve issues and to identify appropriate issues for escalation.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Art, Communication, Marketing, Graphic Art, or a related field required or
• 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• 4 or more years in graphic design; Advanced knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Microsoft PowerPoint.

*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level*

When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses.

PREFERRED

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud to include Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design, Dreamweaver, and MUSE.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite to include PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Publisher.
• Experience with Wiki Site Development

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Curious and excited by new ideas
• Energized by a fast-paced environment
• Able to understand and translate business needs into leading-edge technology
• Comfortable working as part of a connected team, but self-motivated
• Community-focused, dependable and committee
• Exceptionally detail-oriented

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits package in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals.

USAA also offers a variety of on-site services and conveniences to help you manage your work and personal life, including seven cafeterias, two company stores and three fitness centers.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

For Internal Candidates:

Must complete 12 months in current position (from date of hire or date of placement), or must have manager’s approval prior to posting.

Last day for internal candidates to apply to the opening is 10/24/19 by 11:59 pm CST time .