Graphic Designer / Creative Writer

Graphic Designer / Creative Writer Location: 505 Nicollet Minneapolis, Minnesota Industry: Regulated Utility Employment Type: Long Term Contract About the Role We are looking for a talented Graphic Designer / Creative Writer to join our Marketing Communications team. This hybrid creative role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining compelling storytelling with impactful visual design to create customer-facing and internal communications. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex technical and regulatory information into clear, engaging, and visually appealing content across print and digital platforms. Key Responsibilities Create engaging written content for newsletters, brochures, websites, email campaigns, social media, presentations, bill inserts, and marketing collateral.Design creative assets including flyers, infographics, presentations, reports, social graphics, signage, and campaign materials.Translate complex business and technical information into clear, customer-friendly communications.Ensure all materials align with brand standards, accessibility guidelines, and approved messaging.Partner with marketing, customer experience, operations, legal, regulatory, and business stakeholders.Develop executive presentations, visual storytelling assets, and campaign materials.Proofread and review content for quality, accuracy, grammar, and compliance.Manage multiple creative projects while meeting deadlines.Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, Visual Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Experience creating both written content and graphic design materials.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).Strong Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook).Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, typography, and layout skills.Ability to simplify complex information into engaging, customer-friendly content.Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.Portfolio showcasing both writing and design work is required.Preferred Qualifications Experience in utilities, energy, public sector, or other regulated industries.Experience creating customer-facing communications, safety materials, billing communications, or awareness campaigns.Knowledge of AP Style, accessibility standards (ADA/WCAG), plain-language writing, and brand governance.Experience with executive presentations, email marketing, web content, photography, video editing, or animation is a plus.Required Skills Graphic DesignCreative WritingCopywritingContent Editing & ProofreadingAdobe InDesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe AcrobatMicrosoft PowerPointBranding & Visual CommunicationTypography & Layout DesignMarketing CommunicationsSocial Media ContentPrint & Digital DesignInfographics