Graphic Designer

Meriton • Irving, TX

12d

About The Position

Meriton is a national team of experts driving HVAC innovation through a network of high-performing companies. From strategy and support to systems and solutions, we work behind the scenes to strengthen operations and build value—for our partners and our people. If you’re looking to make an impact, we’re glad you’re here. At Meriton, you’ll join a team that believes in big ideas, doing great work, and building careers that matter—every step of the way. The Company Created in 2019, Meriton is building a portfolio of the most trusted independent brands in the world of commercial HVAC. We’ve invested heavily in customized software, information technology, finance and accounting, marketing, leadership development, and human resources, which can be leveraged across our portfolio companies to increase operating efficiency and generate growth. At Meriton, we’re committed to a “buy and build” strategy of continuous investments that work to accelerate mutual long-term growth. That means we don’t make short-term bets. We make long-term commitments. At Meriton, we partner with our portfolio companies to expand their reach, amplify their voice, and grow their market share. And just like the commitment we put into growth for our portfolio companies, we’re devoted to cultivating mutual growth with our associates. Our ongoing objective is to recognize talent, respect hard work, and reward those who understand what it means to “earn it” each and every day. We’re always seeking top-tier talent, creative problem solvers, and forward-thinking leaders to add to our growing team. If you’re looking to join a group of people as driven as you are, let’s start a conversation at www.meriton.com. The Opportunity We are seeking a talented graphic designer to join our in-house marketing team who is excited about working across a wide variety of B2B brands, mediums, channels and project types. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a group that is passionate about great work, fortifying a brand story and cultivating thoughtful engagement for a growing company. A successful candidate will serve as an integral member of our marketing team and should possess both digital and print design experience that supports an overarching brand strategy and presence.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of graphic design experience in an agency setting.
• BFA/BA in communication design, graphic design, marketing, or advertising.
• Has a passion to craft best-in-class design solutions that elevate every communication touchpoint for the brand.
• Understands importance of understanding goals and audience insights before embarking on projects.
• Excels in their personal workflow, seeks out efficiencies and trends, relies on a “go-to” toolkit in a pinch.
• Well-versed in design-focused projects across multiple channels in both digital and print, exhibits a strong understanding of type hierarchy, and exhibits strong retouching skills.
• Successful track record of developing engaging static and animated creative solutions for targeted social media audiences within Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, etc.
• Possesses high proficiency in the design and development of PowerPoint presentations, fluent in polishing existing deck content, animations and charts as well as executing scratch builds of proper templates.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite of core applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat) as well as animation/motion applications (After Effects, Animate, Express).
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit with excellent project management and organization skills.
• Proficiency within Office Suite: PPT, Word, Excel.
• Has a portfolio demonstrating strong design skills while adhering to brand guidelines across an array of marketing touchpoints.
• Ability to keep up with current trends in digital design, development and communication technologies as well as competitive positioning and target mindset.
• Passion for learning and developing new skills.
• Ability to understand concepts and complexity comfortably.
• Willing to take direction, open to change and will try anything to find solutions.
• Strong attention to detail in design work, a positive attitude and a collaborative personality.
• Ability to discern between tasks to determine how best to accomplish goals and organize task/people assignments to get results in a timely way.
• Ability to figure out processes and simplify them in order to maximize workflow.
• Ability to establish and grow relationships with customers through effective verbal and written communication.
• Dedicated to the needs of the customers, manufacturers and peers and has the patience to actively listen to all business partners.
• Able to solve problems and skillfully negotiate with a minimum of noise while managing stress.
• Demonstrates integrity and trust through appropriate directness and truthfulness.
• Ability to understand personal strengths and weaknesses, seek feedback and continuously improve skills.
• Ability to seize opportunities and maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations.
• Able to pursue tasks with the drive to finish them, regardless of setbacks.
• Ability to make decisions on behalf of the team.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

• B2B experience a plus.
• Candidates without portfolio will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the marketing team to collaborate with and support our business partners across all internal and external marketing endeavors, stewarding their brands along the way.
• Work with Marketing Managers, receiving design guidance from Creative Director to produce solutions that are on brief and increase brand integrity across the board.
• Responsible for guiding all assigned digital and print projects from concept to completion, including visual content for social and digital communications channels (intranet, email campaigns, newsletters), sales collateral (brochures, catalogs, spec sheets), events, tradeshows and company functions.
• Create and contribute fresh ideas, identify and implement new tools to increase marketing effectiveness.
• Prioritize, organize, and navigate multiple responsibilities or projects simultaneously within in a fast-past and ever-changing environment, hitting deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Clearly and confidently present ideas in front of both internal and external audiences with a drive for innovative thinking
• Exhibit an outstanding internal customer service mindset, collaborating with local and national offices.
• Work with third-party agencies, media outlets, sponsors, etc. to effectively communicate brand standards and offer guidance where needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees