Graphic Design Specialist Job (Lancaster, PA, US)

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.•Lancaster, PA

46d•$65,000 - $87,000•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Graphic Design and Production Supervisor, this role is responsible for collaborating with Marketing professionals on the design and production of marketing assets, including but not limited to advertisements, brochures, digital assets, one-pagers, signage, and product labels. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in graphic design, ensuring high-quality execution of designs across various digital, traditional, and experiential mediums.

Requirements

Experience developing creative for traditional, digital, and event marketing.
Proven ability to develop ideas and implement concepts to support marketing initiatives.
Positive, collaborative mindset, open to feedback and new ideas
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with adaptability to shifting priorities.
Creative abilities/approach to sales tools and design.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Knowledge and understanding of best-in-class production and design tools, techniques
Demonstrates exceptional use of typography, color theory, and principles of design in all created pieces
Build and maintain knowledge of printing specifications (bleeds, packaging files, printer spreads, etc.)
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Figma, and Powerpoint
Experience using a Project Management tool like Asana, Adobe Workfront, etc.
Familiarity with MAC operating systems, current applications, i.e. OS system
Strong problem-solving skills to identify a problem and take the necessary steps to overcome it
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field is preferred, or equivalent experience
3+ years relevant experience in a creative design role.

Nice To Haves

Portfolio showcasing strong graphic design skills.
Strong process improvement initiative for development of problem solving and PI opportunities
Illustration experience
Proven color management skills, including Creative Suite; Adobe certification
Familiarity with proofing systems to implement on-site proofing
Project management familiarity and project management methodology

Responsibilities

Create visually appealing designs for digital and print media, including emails, social media, programmatic display, print advertisements, brochures, signage, and more.
Collaborate with other marketing team members to ideate around creative concepts and ideas to achieve desired marketing strategy and campaign goals.
Ensure brand identity, message, look and feel are cohesive in creative deliverables and in compliance with Armstrong brand guidelines.
Deliver a final product with minimal edits that creatively inspires customers and internal stakeholders.
Utilize a variety of digital design tools, ensuring inspiring and innovative ideas and campaigns.
Create templates and elevate visuals for internal and executive presentations.
Design marketing assets to support Sales Team and other customer touchpoints.
Design assets for compatibility with mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Create and export animated GIFs and HTML 5 animations.
Work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines across multiple projects.
Present work, as appropriate, to team members and stakeholders.
Leverage Project Management tool to self-manage creative outputs for day-to-day duties and update business partners of each project's progress, problems, and pending deadlines.
Other duties as assigned