Graphic Designer

Default • Chattanooga, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Works with the Marketing Leadership and the larger marketing team to produce layouts, logos, branding, and marketing materials for digital and print media, collaborating to meet brand standards and deadlines. This role involves conceptualizing visuals, designing assets such as logos, website graphics, social media posts, marketing materials, and branding materials. The designer will actively communicate about layouts and designs, review final layouts, and apply professional graphic design principles to support business development. Key activities include creating and preparing art (2D and 3D) for various media, creating digital art using AutoCAD and/or other 2D engineering drawings, and working closely with engineers, product designers, and marketing teams to ensure digital 3D art conforms to design specifications. This includes converting and importing 3D art from SolidWorks and Inventor files into animation and rendering applications. The role also involves producing animation videos with special effects, music, and voiceovers, acquiring copyright clearance, and working with the marketing team on internal and external internet properties. Ensuring all materials align with brand guidelines and quality standards is crucial. The designer will prepare final layouts for print, discuss projects at various stages, and file project data on the department server. A positive company image should be projected through interactions with colleagues, customers, and management. Occasional travel may be required, and a valid driver's license, good driving record, and a valid passport are necessary. Adherence to company policies, procedures, safety rules, and core values is expected. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Art or related field
• Experience in Advertising, graphic design and print experience required.
• Knowledge of Mac/PC computers and peripherals required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with design software (Adobe Creative Suite) and strong knowledge of typography, layout, and color theory.
• Computer skills in Adobe Creative Suite programs and word documents and spreadsheets required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are required.
• Must be able to work satisfactorily as a team member.
• Must possess a sense of urgency to complete projects on time.
• Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
• Must be able to organize and manage multiple projects and priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with industry standard 3D software a plus.
• Photography experience using dSLR cameras, lenses, lighting, and other photographic equipment a plus.
• Video and video production experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare art (both 2D and 3D) for use in all media (Print, Web, Video, Audio Visual, Trade Shows, etc.)
• Create digital art using AutoCAD and/or other 2D engineering drawings.
• Work closely with engineers, product designers, and marketing team(s) to ensure digital 3D art and rendered digital imagery conforms to design specifications, machine operation, and visual aesthetics.
• Convert, import, and/or replicate 3D art from SolidWorks and Inventor format files into industry standard 3D animation and rendering applications.
• Produce animation type videos with special sound effects, music, voiceover and other media assets as required.
• Acquire copyright clearance when necessary.
• Work closely with other members of the marketing team creating internal and external Internet properties and delivery outlets.
• Ensure all materials align with established brand guidelines and quality standards.
• Prepare final layouts of brochures, specification sheets and print ads for printing according to written and oral instructions.
• Discuss projects at various stages of completion and make changes as necessary.
• File project data on department server upon project completion and assist in maintaining the server in an organized manner.
• Project a positive company image by interacting with fellow associates, customers and corporate management in a cooperative, supportive and courteous manner.
• Follow company policies and procedures at all times.
• Supports and promotes the core values of Astec, Inc.
• Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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