Markel Corporation Looking for Sr. Graphic Designer at Richmond, VA Full Time

Markel is looking for a Sr. Graphic Designer to help showcase our brand. If you’re passionate about great design in multiple channels—both print and digital—this may be the perfect role for you.

You’ll create designs tailored to maximize engagement, as well as support program initiatives and promotional campaigns. This includes collaborating cross functionally to ensure business objectives are met, brand standards are adhered to, and deliverables are produced in a timely fashion. Thoughtful, skillful image selection is a must, along with being able clearly articulate your creative point of view and design rationale.

• Design primarily B2B marketing materials that include large-scale signage, invitations, product sheets, banner ads, emails, landing pages, social media graphics and more.
• Support communications for internal audiences. This could include presentations—PowerPoint knowledge is a must—emails, infographics and more.
• Apply creativity to marketing projects from concept to completion that reflect Markel’s brand.
• Collaborate with strategists and creative team to help influence marketing and customer experience.
• Keep stakeholders apprised of multiple, ongoing project statuses. Ensure that tasks and projects are completed accurately and on time.
• Demonstrate knowledge of advertising and marketing to bring creative strategies and executions to life effectively.
• Contribute to the design process through participation in brainstorms, documentation of best practices and identifying creative resources. Add input to the overall “look and feel” of marketing materials by seeking inspiration through research of design and industry trends.
• Influence business partners with an inspiring style that continues to elevate the brand in fresh ways.
• Manage print pieces from initial concept to final production. Includes defining printing specifications, getting price quotes, and working with vendors to ensure quality control and timelines.
• Provide formatting support for smaller requests with a quick turnaround.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Insurance certifications or affiliation with industry group a plus

• Minimum of 5 years design experience preferred
• Insurance industry background preferred

• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Visio, Word)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong team player
• Flexibility and attention to details
• Strong desire for continuous improvement
• Strong written and oral communication skills