Graphic Designer

Auto-Owners Insurance • Lansing, MI

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs. Job Description We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, you could have the flexibility of work-from-home time as defined by the leadership team. To be considered for this position, please include an online link to your portfolio of work. Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Graphic Designer. This position requires the person to: Work as a part of our in-house creative team to create visual solutions (print and digital) using digital software in order to communicate ideas that inspire, inform and captivate the targeted audience. Communicate effectively with clients about design, format, and timeframes. Prepare finished artwork that meets both digital and print requirements. Creatively uphold our brand identity standards by following the corporate style guide. Work independently with clients to determine: their project needs, their intended audience, and how to best achieve the results they desire. Manage all aspects of increasingly complex projects. Ensure a consistent and effective visual brand and message is contained in all finished projects. Stay up-to-date with current design trends and techniques. Travel and attend meetings, seminars, and conferences as required. Coordinate the applicable aspects of projects with outside agencies, vendors, printers, and clients as necessary. Assist with other duties in the department or elsewhere upon request. Desired Skills & Experience Possess strong conceptual skills. Ability to apply problem-solving skills to the creative process. Excellent organization and communication skills. Ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Effective time management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines often with short turn-around times. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud software (i.e. Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) and Microsoft Office. Ability to demonstrate design skills with a strong portfolio. Working knowledge of WordPress and other web applications is a plus. Education Bachelor’s degree; or several years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Currently or recently previously engaged in Company approved education programs is required. These requirements may be waived, or changed by the Company, based on prior education or experience. Benefits Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you! Equal Employment Opportunity Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law. Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement. #LI-DNP #LI-KC1 #LI-Onsite Auto-Owners Insurance is a mutual insurance company with a simple human sense approach to business. This means we answer the phone because it's ringing, we treat people like they're people, and we believe the right way is the human way. Established in 1916 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, we currently operate in 26 states. We partner with independent agencies to sell our products to the communities we serve, and we are consistently acknowledged for our superior customer service. We are proud to have been ranked among the Fortune 500 every year since 2002. Find out why working here is more than just a job - apply today! Not sure what type of position you're looking for? Click the button below to send us your resume.

Requirements

• Possess strong conceptual skills.
• Ability to apply problem-solving skills to the creative process.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines often with short turn-around times.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud software (i.e. Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to demonstrate design skills with a strong portfolio.
• Bachelor’s degree; or several years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Currently or recently previously engaged in Company approved education programs is required.
• Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of WordPress and other web applications is a plus.
• These requirements may be waived, or changed by the Company, based on prior education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Work as a part of our in-house creative team to create visual solutions (print and digital) using digital software in order to communicate ideas that inspire, inform and captivate the targeted audience.
• Communicate effectively with clients about design, format, and timeframes.
• Prepare finished artwork that meets both digital and print requirements.
• Creatively uphold our brand identity standards by following the corporate style guide.
• Work independently with clients to determine: their project needs, their intended audience, and how to best achieve the results they desire.
• Manage all aspects of increasingly complex projects.
• Ensure a consistent and effective visual brand and message is contained in all finished projects.
• Stay up-to-date with current design trends and techniques.
• Travel and attend meetings, seminars, and conferences as required.
• Coordinate the applicable aspects of projects with outside agencies, vendors, printers, and clients as necessary.
• Assist with other duties in the department or elsewhere upon request.

Benefits

• We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package.
• Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level