Business Development - Graphic Design Specialist - Req #534

COCC•Southington, CT

17h•$60,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

COCC is hiring a Graphic Design Specialist to apply their creativity and design passion to our marketing team. This role will be responsible for conceptualizing and executing visual solutions that align with brand strategy and marketing objectives. Skilled in both digital and print design, this role involves transforming complex ideas into compelling visual content that enhances engagement, supports business goals, and maintains brand consistency across all channels. The Graphic Design Specialist collaborates closely across interdepartmental and leadership teams to create high-quality deliverables such as company/product advertisements, campaign assets, web graphics, infographics, social media content, and presentation materials. This outgoing and professional individual will be in a highly visible position to help further strengthen COCC’s sales and marketing support efforts, working among the marketing team. What’s in it for you… COCC offers a collaborative environment, career growth, and all the benefits you’d expect from an award-winning employer, including: Hybrid schedules and ample paid time off allowing you work/life balance and flexibility Customized training and onboarding to support you in your first year at COCC Robust employee development programs aligned with career pathing objectives Cutting-edge training and educational resources from vendors like SANS, PluralSight and CBTNuggets Generous PTO offerings, benefits and competitive compensation On-site fitness centers, wellness incentives, and lifestyle spending accounts Tuition Reimbursement One-on-one career coaching DEIB initiatives championing inclusion and encouraging you to bring your whole self to work Financial planning assistance with certified professionals Peer recognition programs

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is preferred for this role but will consider appropriate work experience and/or relevant certifications.
3-7 years’ experience in graphic design marketing
A self-starter that enjoys fast-paced, collaborative work environments where thinking out of the box is encouraged
Maintain a strong track record of on-time deliveries, while operating with high accountability
Solid understanding of digital and print design principles, including layout, color theory, and typography
Command of Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.)
Strong communication and presentation skills and attention to detail
Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and leadership to understand project goals, provide updates, and incorporate feedback.
Experience in web-design, Microsoft Office products, basic knowledge of HTML beneficial
Demonstrated experience using and communicating in social networks
Knowledge of digital marketing and graphics
Experience in Digital asset management, file structuring & cloud platforms
Portfolio link must be included in resume or other uploaded application materials

Nice To Haves

Experience in web-design, Microsoft Office products, basic knowledge of HTML beneficial

Responsibilities

Assist with the development of marketing campaigns across all channels (digital, printed, and B2B events)
Create assets for company advertisements, develop promotional content for external listing services, social media, email campaigns, and websites, with attention to brand consistency
Passion for developing presentations that drive understanding and alignment, while ensuring brand consistency for internal and external clients
Creatively support departments throughout COCC with marketing campaigns that provide education on COCC, events, and products
Conduct interviews with management, executives, and clients for various publications
Work cohesively with team in aligning resources, materials, and other appropriate support for marketing needs
Create digital and print designs for trade shows, events, communications and annual client conference utilizing Adobe Creative Suite
Prepare files for production and printing, ensuring accuracy in resolution, bleed, and formatting
Comfortable using project management tools and cloud collaboration platforms (e.g., Google Drive, Microsoft 365)
Manage and coordinate all public-relations activities
Update and maintain corporate brand standards
Prepare handouts for various events/tradeshows

Benefits

Hybrid schedules and ample paid time off allowing you work/life balance and flexibility
Customized training and onboarding to support you in your first year at COCC
Robust employee development programs aligned with career pathing objectives
Cutting-edge training and educational resources from vendors like SANS, PluralSight and CBTNuggets
Generous PTO offerings, benefits and competitive compensation
On-site fitness centers, wellness incentives, and lifestyle spending accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
One-on-one career coaching
DEIB initiatives championing inclusion and encouraging you to bring your whole self to work
Financial planning assistance with certified professionals
Peer recognition programs