Graphic Designer III & Communications Specialist

Georg Fischer•Irvine, CA

12d

About The Position

GF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions, a division of GF, is the world's leading supplier of piping systems. We enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions and investment in a culture based on performance, learning and caring. If you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and global collaboration — you’ll feel right at home with us. From concept development to final execution, the Graphic Designer III & Communications Specialist manages and leads projects, developing creative concepts and visual solutions that align with Georg Fischer’s overall brand and marketing goals. This position requires strong design skills and leadership abilities to mentor junior designers and understand industry trends and technologies.

Requirements

Acts as Company representative at other company locations, or at other companies.
Follows the procedures as presented in the Employee Handbook, Etiquette Brochure, department procedures, captures contact information, and follows verbal, written or diagram instructions as provided by supervisors and managers.
Presents a professional appearance as well as presents a professional attitude with customers, distributors, vendors and other company personnel.
Excellent oral/written communication and collaboration skills.
Grammatical, spelling, and proofreading skills.
Knowledge of communications vehicles and mediums.
Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, data driven environment.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, or other related field, preferred.
Seven plus (7+) years progressive experience in a marketing department, preferably in the areas of communications, sales tools, and management of vendor relationships, a plus.
Proficient personal computer skills (PC and MacIntosh); familiar with Microsoft Office a plus.
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PremierePro).

Responsibilities

Develop innovative and visually appealing graphics for a variety of platforms, including social media, websites, print materials, presentations, trade show displays, and product packaging.
Design original brochures, flyers, case studies, whitepapers, and other marketing assets tailored to the piping industry including our distribution channel partners.
Collaborate with the product management, Engineering, HR, IT, Customer Experience, Technical Support, and global marketing team.
Provide mentorship to entry-level designers, offering feedback and guidance to elevate the overall quality of the creative output
Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining high-quality standards
Stay up to date on design trends and competitor strategies to deliver cutting-edge visuals
Manages vendor relationships with design service and print production suppliers.
Coordinates purchasing and payment for marketing services and tangibles.
Identifies appropriate vendors based on competencies and capabilities.
Works effectively with Company personnel, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addressing others by name, tittle or other respectful identifier, and; respecting the diversity of our work force in actions, words and deeds.
Committed to the protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers and neighbors.
Responsible for maintaining and continuously improving our Environmental Management System (EMS).
All other duties as assigned.