Graphic Designer

Auto-Owners Insurance Company • Lansing, MI

9d • 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.

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.

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

• 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