Graphic Designer, Western Psychological Services (WPS)
/Job Description: The Graphic Designer is responsible for designing artwork for both WPS’s assessment products and marketing and/or promotional collateral, as well as preparing artwork for both print and online delivery. Our materials require detail-oriented, precise design skills and the ability to maintain consistency and accuracy throughout long documents with multiple heading levels and many tables, figures, numerical data, and citations and references. Previous experience with educational, financial, or legal materials including charts, tables, and graphs is preferred.
To apply, please submit resume, cover letter, and a portfolio and/or work samples highlighting relevant work.
The WPS Art Team is a creative, easygoing, and collaborative group of individuals. We’re serious about brand and style consistency, but we’re also laid back and love having fun conversations about our varied interests and hobbies, which include music, gardening, food, Netflix shows, horror movies, cake decorating, and travel, to name a few.
Job Requirements:
Essential Functions
Design and prepare product artwork and promotional materials for WPS using graphic design skills and Adobe Creative Suite. Set meetings and present work to project owner(s) to discuss or review.
Work with direct supervisor (Graphic Design Supervisor) and Art Director to implement and uphold WPS Brand Style across all deliverables.
Preflight and prepare artwork for print production or online delivery.
Set proper durations for project tasks and keep within those durations to finish projects on time. Give accurate and timely updates to Graphic Design Supervisor. Update Graphic Design Supervisor about any delays ask for help with prioritizing if needed.
Core Competencies
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; promotes inclusiveness, puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; nurtures inclusion and helps to promote diversity of thought, experiences and ideas amongst WPS employees and products
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics, people and/or situations
Communication – Communicates effectively with supervisors, team members, and WPS colleagues through a variety of channels; possesses strong written communication and reading comprehension skills
Time and Project Management – Effectively manages workflow of deliverables for design projects; works with project team to ensure time-effective handoff of all materials
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or similar.
Three to five years of graphic design experience in a print production or publishing environment.
Strong understanding of graphic design, print production, typography and layout expertise; possesses strong composition skills.
Strong understanding of materials, processes, and industry landscape of print production, and common production and design methods and technologies.
Great collaborator and team player.
Strong attention to detail.
Primary emphasis on ability to design highly technical documents with extensive formatting and multiple hierarchies. Secondary emphasis on ability to design creative marketing material.
Strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
Type of Job: Graphic Designer
City: Torrance
State/Country: CA
Duration: Full-time
Company: Western Psychological Services (WPS)
About Our Company: WPS offers the excitement, opportunity, energy, agility, and collaborative spirit of a startup within a stable, family-owned company that has been around (and thriving) for over 70 years. We publish educational and psychological assessments that allow helping professionals to accurately screen, diagnose, and treat people in need. A great opportunity to grow your editorial skills and feel good about what you do at work!
This is a full-time position in Torrance, CA., and local candidates are preferred. WPS offers a competitive salary (DOE) and benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, 401(k), and retirement plan. We work hard and take care of business, while mindful of the value of work–life flexibility. WPS has enabled 95% of our employees to work from home during the pandemic and is developing a hybrid work from home model post-pandemic for specific roles.
Pre-COVID, employees enjoyed perks like an on-site car wash, weekly meditation, exercise boot camp, a lunch lottery, mentorship program and quarterly cultural outings – these are just a few of the reasons why working here is awesome!
Western Psychological Services (WPS) was established in 1948 in a little pink house in Brentwood, not far from the local VA hospital. Dr. Morse Manson, the company founder, developed a psychological test that would help returning World War II vets adjust to civilian life. This was the first of many psychological and educational assessments that WPS would publish over subsequent decades. Today these assessments are used by helping professionals throughout the world to evaluate, diagnose, and treat people in need—especially children and teens who have developmental, social, or behavioral challenges. WPS is known world-wide for our industry-leading autism assessments.
That’s the first part of the story: WPS is a stable, successful, family-owned company, 80+ employees strong, engaged in work that you can feel good about doing. This is a place where you can build a career—Many of our employees stick around for 10, 20, or even 30+ years.
Our Latest Chapter
The second part of our story starts with Jeff Manson, grandson of the founder (and now president of WPS), who’s making a big investment in the company’s future. He’s nurturing a transformative company culture that encourages innovation, creativity, transparency, and collaboration. And, as part of his commitment to a more open work environment, he moved the company a new home in Torrance, with plenty of elbow room, state-of-the-art equipment, and lots of amenities. The idea is that employees who are happy, empowered, acknowledged, and listened to will better serve the customer and the bottom line. It seems to be working—WPS continues to do well year after year!
www.wpspublish.com
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
How to Apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=280dc7be-b307-4df5-accf-d5c80fbd765c&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
