Visual Designer

Johnson Health Tech Companies • Cottage Grove, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Designer will develop compelling, brand-aligned creative that supports U.S. commercial marketing. The role will work predominantly on the Matrix Fitness brand, with the opportunity to support other Johnson Health Tech brands as business needs evolve. This position is responsible for concept development, design, and production across digital and print channels, including integrated campaigns, email, landing pages, microsites, paid and organic social media, sales and marketing collateral, presentations, product launches, events, trade shows, and facility support materials. Working closely with U.S. marketing project owners, the Visual Designer will manage assigned work from concept through final production, communicate timelines and capacity, and ensure creative assets adhere to established brand and file-management standards. U.S. Marketing will assign and prioritize projects, while collaboration with global marketing creative team members will support brand consistency, shared best practices, and the appropriate adaptation of global assets for the U.S. market.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (BFA) in Communication Design, Graphic Design, or similar is required
• Three to five years of professional visual or graphic design experience, preferably supporting integrated marketing campaigns or an in-house creative team.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong visual thinking, concept development, typography, layout, and execution across digital and print media.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop; experience with presentation design and related creative tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to explain creative choices to non-design stakeholders.
• A valid driver’s license is required for local travel

Nice To Haves

• Motion or video design experience is preferred.
• Agency experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develops, refines, and produces visual concepts and creative assets predominantly for Matrix Fitness across digital and print channels, including campaigns, email, paid and organic social media, landing pages, microsites, sales and marketing collateral, presentations, product launches, events, trade shows, and facility support materials.
• Applies strong judgment in typography, layout, imagery, hierarchy, and channel-specific design to create cohesive brand experiences.
• Presents concepts and design rationale, recommends refinements, incorporates stakeholder feedback, and carries approved work through final production.
• Serves as a brand steward by consistently applying established brand standards across all creative work and identifying potential inconsistencies before assets are released.
• Prepares accurate, production-ready files and performs quality checks for content placement, specifications, resolution, color, accessibility considerations, and overall brand consistency.
• Reviews printer proofs and attends press checks when needed to confirm production quality.
• Follows established file organization, naming, version control, storage, sharing, and archival standards so creative assets are accurate, accessible, and reusable.
• Partners with U.S. marketing project owners to confirm project requirements, deliverables, timelines, and approval needs, while providing timely status updates and raising risks or conflicts that may affect quality or delivery.
• Independently organizes and manages work assigned and prioritized by U.S. Marketing from intake through completion while balancing multiple projects and meeting agreed-upon deadlines.
• Shares visibility into workload, capacity, project status, and recurring workflow challenges to support prioritization and resource planning.
• Collaborates with global marketing creative team members to understand brand direction, exchange best practices, improve consistency, and adapt global assets appropriately for the U.S. market.
• Contributes to a collaborative environment by sharing ideas, providing constructive feedback, and supporting team projects when priorities require.
• Maintains current knowledge of design practices, digital and social formats, production methods, accessibility considerations, and relevant creative tools.
• Continues to strengthen capabilities in areas relevant to the role, which may include motion, video, digital design, presentation design, and print production.
• Other projects as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• FSA and HSA options
• Employee product discounts, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

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