Graphic Designer
About The Position
Responsible for creative execution of concepts and designs on projects including marketing collateral, web-based graphics, packaging, point-of-purchase displays, and trade show graphics from start to finish under the direction of the Senior Manager—Global Creative Services. Delivers on-time, best-in-class creative designs that are visually compelling, execute the creative strategy, and build lasting brand value. Stay current on today’s design trends and emerging AI technology. Maintain car care industry knowledge through retail store visits, website research, and general industry immersion. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in design or related field with 4-7 years’ experience in a Creative Department
- Advanced level knowledge with the Adobe Creative Cloud software—specifically AI, PS, and ID
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Experience working on a Mac platform
- Solid examples of past work in a portfolio, showing passion for their craft
- Understanding of visual hierarchy, typography, color, usability and other design principles
- Creative flair, originality, and a strong visual sense
- Positive, motivated, collaborative team player.
- Strong listening skills.
- Confidence in conveying design thinking
- Ability to receive constructive criticism and translate it into better designs
- Understanding of different printing methods (flexography, lithography, digital, screen) and file prep for production
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
Nice To Haves
- Illustration skills highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with team leaders at project kick-off to ensure background, objective, and initial project direction and deadline is understood
- Conceptualize design solutions that align with approved strategy and media specifications
- Deliver innovative creative designs using internal/external tools and resources, within the perimeters of the global brand guidelines
- Present design concepts to functional team with clarity and strategic reasoning
- Utilize our internal project management software to ensure cross-functional team approval
- Support efficient digital asset management for distribution to our global partners
- Contribute to ideation meetings and provide effective feedback in group critiques
- Create new product mockups for Sales team line reviews
Benefits
- Medical – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL. Turtle Wax offers multiple health plan options to best match each individual team members’ needs.
- Prescription Drug Benefits accompany each health plan as well.
- Dental and Vision
- Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- 401K with match.
- Service Awards
- Turtle Wax Product
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted Pet Insurance
- Legal Plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
