Specialist, Communications Designer

Category/Area of Expertise: Marketing
Job Requisition: 464194
Address: USA-MD-Hyattsville-8301 Professional Place Ste115
Store Code: GF - Marketing-brands (5157242)

Who is Giant:

Born in the DMV, we've been here for over 88 years and counting. From our first store on Georgia Ave to becoming the #1 grocer in the Baltimore-Washington area, we're proud of our local roots. Today we span across over 160 stores in D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware!

Our vision goes beyond the aisles. We're a proud partner to community organizations with a shared goal of enriching the lives of our neighbors and being the most trusted and loved local food retailer in our community.

Position Summary:

The Communications Designer (Specialist I) plays a key role in crafting visual and written content that supports internal and external communications initiatives. This position is responsible for developing compelling graphics, digital assets, presentations, and promotional materials that align with the organization's brand and messaging strategies. The Specialist collaborates closely with marketing and leadership teams to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging designs that drive understanding, engagement, and action.

What You Will Do:

Grow Our People


We care deeply about people, enjoy diversity and develop talent to get the best out of all of us

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Obsess Over Customers


We delight our customers with innovative products and experiences that support a healthier future for people and planet

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Win Together


We collaborate across boundaries to deliver on our strategy and purpose

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Planning & Execution

• Follow brand standards in coordination with the Design Manager to ensure that all tactics and campaigns cohesively communicate the brand strategy.
  
Conceptualize and design across multiple platforms including print, digital, social and outdoor signage to create marketing programs spanning from in-store signage to digital assets and billboards.

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Collaboration & Leadership


Partner with brand marketing to develop marketing communication that brings our business and brand to life. Through compelling brand-storytelling initiatives and value-driven campaigns.

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Operational Execellence

• Maintain consistency in design throughout all creative development based on the marketing brief and brand standards.
  
• Working knowledge of HTML/CSS, animation, and video editing platforms for designing advertisements that can span social media, digital ads, and email.
  
• Leverage knowledge of lighting, cameras, and art direction to lead photoshoots and source authentic stock images
  
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects at once, and following developed processes. Managing all aspects of the projects to make sure every tactic and deadline is hit.
  
• Be detailed-orientated. From the small details like the correct shadow on an apple, to the large details such as using the correct image that conveys the best message and that is on brand.
  
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to discuss their ideas with internal/external customers.
  
• Strong knowledge of current design trends and good use of typography.
  
Work with computer programs including but not limited to Adobe CC InDes ign, Illustrator , Photoshop, After Effects, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat

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What You Will Bring:

• 3-5 years of professional graphic design experience
  
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field
  
Knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, XD, InDesign, After Effects and other graphic design software

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• Strong knowledge of graphic fundamentals, typography, branding, print and web
  
• Familiarity with email design, animation and video editing
  
• Experience designing campaign tactics across multiple mediums.
  
• Strong analytical skills
  
• Excellent eye for detail
  
Compelling portfolio of work over a wide range of creative projects

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Salary: $68,325 - $91,000

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the role, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable law. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This position will be on-site at the Giant Food Headquarters in Hyattsville, MD.

Why Giant:

We pride ourselves on cultivating a culture of care and offering opportunities to better yourself professionally and personally. We truly value the moments that matter most to our associates. Our guiding principles are GROW, CARE, BELONG.

GROW with us through benefits like tuition reimbursement, scholarship & grant programs, leadership development, career advancement, continuous learning opportunities and access to Market USA Credit Union.

Our CARE culture is built on a legacy of prioritizing people, offering comprehensive healthcare, life insurance, paid parental leave, wellness programs, a 401k plan with up to a 5% company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.

BELONG through Business Resource Groups (BRGs), rewards & recognition programs, community outreach, and countless volunteer opportunities that connect us with the communities we serve.

Join us and explore the full range of benefits available and become part of our 88+ year legacy. After all, food makes us a grocery store, but our people make us GIANT.