Web Designer/ Graphic Designer

ACME ELECTRIC MOTOR INC•Grand Forks, ND

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Acme Tools was founded as Acme Electric Motor in 1948 and continues to be a family-owned operation with ten locations in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. In 1999, Tool Crib of the North, Acme’s catalog and internet division, was acquired by Amazon.com. After rebranding as Acme Tools, we are now one of the premier retailers of tools and equipment, both in-store and online. We pride ourselves on having a growing, innovative eCommerce department with a start-up-like atmosphere, which will allow you to create and execute strategies with freedom and approach projects in creative ways.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Design or related field or equivalent working experience
3-5 years experience with Adobe Creative Suite
Knowledge and experience designing across multiple media and platforms
Understanding of branding, style guidelines and following style restrictions
Clean design sense
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work with a high level of autonomy and take initiative
Excellent communication, planning, time management, and follow-through skills
Natural visual thinker ready to grow and take direction from creative leadership
Outstanding creative portfolio demonstrating conceptual and design skills with an eye for typography, composition, layout, color, and pixel-level attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience with Figma
Some experience in modern web design such as responsive design, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript
Ability to select or modify existing photography or stock images that enhance design and brand
Previous experience designing for an e-commerce website; including email, social media, and display advertising marketing.

Responsibilities

Creating, executing, and supporting the look and feel of our digital media across all devices.
Collaborating with various departments to create design solutions for web and mobile.
Updating website content and producing attractive visual art that appeals to Acme Tools’ customers
Creating and presenting multiple creative solutions that show thoughtful approaches to strategy and marketing objectives.
Reinforcing the brand look and feel across different platforms and channels
Maintaining design documentation, style guides, and specifications
Rolling with the punches with whatever other design task comes your way

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Most Evenings, Weekends, & Holidays Off
On-The-Job Training
Professional Development Training & Programs
Competitive Pay & Annual Performance-Based Increase Opportunities
PTO
Paid Holidays – we are closed the 6 major holidays of the year
Maternity Leave
Work environment where everyone takes pride in their work and can see their impact on the company
Generous Employee Discounts
Various Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans to Fit Any Lifestyle & Family
Supplemental Health Insurance Add-On Programs
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
100% Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Program & Company Matching
Life Insurance