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American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based technology and services company offering business solutions to support the growing worldwide requirements of our customers in the traffic and transportation management industry. www.atsol.com

Graphic Designer

Job Overview
ATS is looking for a Graphic Designer who will work under the Creative Director. The qualified candidate will assist with the creative design requirements and digital artwork creation and layout designs of the company. The position is part of a team of professional graphic designers in the ATS Marketing Department. This position provides an opportunity for the selected candidates to apply his/her graphic design expertise to design and produce a broad range of finished products. Finished production includes a wide variety of formats and delivery vehicles, including: hardcopy and electronic publications and briefings, web site design, interactive multimedia, and 3D animation.   

Responsibilities

	Display initiative in creative problem solving and seeking a thorough understanding of deliverable objectives.
	Support new business development efforts by providing high-impact visual effects to sales presentations and sales proposals.
	Exhibit skills in highly collaborative communication and an openness to traditional web, print, and interactive approaches being challenged.
	Creates design concepts that are innovative and professional, and that follow current internal focus and brand guidelines.
	Works closely with Creative Director and marketing team to implement design concepts. Works closely with Marketing Copywriter and Communications Team to ensure graphic designs are grammatically, stylistically, and accurate. Participates in strategy sessions, project input meetings, and on brainstorming teams as necessary.
	Communicates project changes in a positive and professional manner. Negotiates design changes with Creative Director and stakeholders while ensuring that project objectives are maintained.
	Balances multiple projects and clients while ensuring quality, deadlines, and budgets.
	Ensures accuracy by understanding and applying the corporate brand guidelines, creative process, and internal proofing.
	Participates in new business efforts, upholding procedures and processes.

Experience Required

	Degree in art related field and 3-5  years experience as a graphic designer and/or art director, preferred.
	Must be proficient in: Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, Dreamweaver and Acrobat. Strong background in design, brand development and creative process with a high-end design sensibility.
	Minimum 3 years working with a combination of design, marketing, advertising, sales and top executives.
	Creative well-organized individual who pays attention to detail.
	Highly motivated, able to work independently as well as part of a team.
	Excellent communication skills with a desire to seek constructive criticism.
	Experience using the following is a plus: After Effects, Fireworks, Microsoft PowerPoint, Office and knowledge of HTML, Java Script, CSS. Working knowledge of other CS4 applications a plus.
	Knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Powerpoint, strongly preferred.
	Strong presentation, organization and time management skills.
	Knowledge of print production and web design creation – including 4-color process.
	Team player with a strong sense of self motivation and accountability.
	Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to interpret direction and strategy into a visual plan in order to achieve desired goals and effects from cross function groups including: sales, communications, project management, engineering, operations, and management.

To apply, please submit the following information to: Opportunities@Atsol.com.

	Cover letter stating how your skills match the requirements
	Your resume with current contact information
	A summary of your salary history
	Your present salary requirements

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