Graphic Designer

NATIONAL PRODUCTS INC•Seattle, WA

1d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1995, National Products Inc., the creator of RAM® Mounts, has been the leader in premium mounting solutions for high-vibration environments. Our products are trusted by the most demanding industries—from powersports and automotive enthusiasts to law enforcement, fleet managers, and off-road adventurers. We design and manufacture rugged, versatile mounts for phones, tablets, GPS units, cameras, radios, and more—keeping critical gear secure in any environment. Proudly Made in the USA, our products come with a lifetime warranty, delivering unmatched reliability and performance. The ideal Graphic Designer candidate will have experience in both print and electronic media. We’re looking for someone who can take direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them seamlessly into images, layouts and other designs. Candidates should have a wide range of design capabilities and experience, with a solid background in visual communications, commercial art, print, digital, photography, branding, and typography. In this fast-paced work environment, the ideal Graphic Designer will be able to hit the ground running as soon as we bring on a new project. Candidates should be able to conceptualize, design and execute creative solutions that consistently and clearly communicate the company's brand identity, positioning and messaging through all brand touch points (including print, web, email, social media, events, B2B and B2C marketing collateral, internal marketing and packaging, etc.).

Requirements

Exhibits critical thinking by working through details of a problem to reach a solution
Uses appropriate communication methods, keeping stakeholders adequately informed
Takes no-excuses approach to making things happen, taking personal accountability for actions, results and time management
Meets personal commitments and deadlines, tracking progress towards achieving results
Seeks win-win solutions and manages conflict while fostering respect
Exhibits honesty, tact and consideration towards others
Highly responsive to requests by peers, customers and leaders
Strong organization and problem solving skills with the ability to manage and execute multiple projects
Professional, positive attitude with a strong work ethic and willingness to observe and learn
Takes direction well and is able to excel in a highly collaborative work environment
Ensures all work consistently meets established brand standards and guidelines
3+ years of experience in branding, print and web design, working within an in-house creative department or other creative team environment
Highly proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Microsoft Office
Proficiency in Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and developer handoff strongly preferred
Advanced understanding of print design best practices: utilizing a grid-system for layout, typography, design hierarchy, designing with gutters, bleed, and margins
Experience designing all types of print collateral and product packaging

Nice To Haves

Experience with Keyshot and JIRA a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for graphic design, seeing all projects through from concept, design, production, completion, and delivery
Collaborates with developers to create and refine web-based customer tools and interactive mockups
Conceptualizes and produces graphics for all types of print and digital marketing, including product packaging, catalogs, and flyers
Presents design work at various stages to stakeholders for review and final approval
Works closely and collaboratively with the Marketing team on all creative projects, following the company’s brand guidelines
Works closely with Marketing Project Manager to keep all projects on track, utilizing project management software to monitor project progress/completion/concerns
Interprets company design needs and develops concepts to suit specific guidelines while working within budget constraints
Attention to detail demonstrated by closely reviewing and using design checklists
Illustrates concepts and obtains approval by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts
Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art
Stays on the cutting edge of what’s new in design, identifying opportunities to implement and experimenting with applying new methods and concepts
Knows when to be flexible and adjusts to effectively respond to changes
Completion of other tasks and duties as assigned