Design Technician ($50.65 / hr)

Looking for a Graphic Designer- Local Candidate - Hybrid Schedule 1 day a week on site. Possible Extension Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), MS Office (particularly PPT) Working knowledge of Figma or XD Experience developing corporate reports and presentations. Summary Our Brand & Creative team is responsible for the management of brand and design support for corporate materials. This 9 member team manages, design, writing, strategy, production, video and more for corporate assets, internally and externally. This role would be focused on developing materials for partners including company reports, infographics, presentations, 1-page explainers, internally used templates and more. This role would integrate with our creative team which includes design, writing, photography and videography. The right candidate would work collaboratively with PMs, producers and creatives to ensure that all assets are on-brand, effective and meet the brief. This designer should be able to quickly interpret brand guidelines and be able to translate that into effective, on brand designs. Ensures every communication product for customers delivers on our brand promise. Roles & Responsibilities Executes creative projects from concept to completion and provides highest-quality work with careful attention to detail and timeline; prioritizes tasks; ensures projects conform to PGE’s strategic direction, products, processes, customers and overall marketplace. Develop collateral and material for a full range of assignments/projects or direct others to do so; maintains consistent brand standards; stays abreast of and applies creative trends. Collaborates with clients and communications teams to assess project requirements, objectives and creative direction; determines appropriate visual, content and animated elements of projects; assesses time requirements for each task and collaborates with team to establish appropriate project time line. Coordinates with internal staff and with vendors (e.g., graphic designers, art directors, copy writers, photographers and printers) on assignments/projects. Preferred Qualifications Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) Functional Competencies Intermediate knowledge of and skill in applying graphic design, content and audio/visual principles, standards, techniques, and methodologies and brand guidelines * Intermediate knowledge of user interface design and digital graphics * Intermediate knowledge of design software * Advanced knowledge of print and digital production and archiving best practices * Intermediate computer skills in systems used in department Intermediate skills in developing and maintaining systems for file naming, organization and archiving. General Competencies Intermediate analytical thinking skills Intermediate conflict management skills Intermediate influence skills Intermediate negotiation skills Intermediate organization and prioritization skills Intermediate problem-solving skills Intermediate project management skills Minimum Qualifications Is utilities experience required? (Y/N): No Top 3 Must-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills): Ability to absorb complex topics and help partners tell effective and compelling stories through simple visual representations Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), MS Office (particularly PPT) Working knowledge of Figma or XD Experience developing corporate reports and presentations Self starter, comfortable asking questions until complete understanding is achieved. Top 3 Nice-To-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills) Experience with Creatopy, Ceros, Canva Comfortable with ambiguity, sound judgement when to escalate for certainty. Proficient in Spanish Education Requirements (Experience in Lieu of Degree): BA in Graphic design or 5 years experience How many years of experience are you looking for?: 3-6 years experience Required Skills: Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Creative Suite Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite InDesign Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop, Figma design Benefits Dental Eye Care Medical Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary Pay: $50.65 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Ability to Commute: Portland, OR 97204 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Portland, OR 97204: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person