DESIGNER

Imperial; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial in Findlay, OH is seeking a Graphic Designer responsible for creating logos for orders and development packages, collaborating with Production Design Manager, Senior Designers, and Account Managers.

This role requires strong Illustrator skills, a relevant associate degree, attention to detail, and willingness to travel to appointments and tradeshows as needed.

Qualifications

• Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Logo design expertise.
• Proficient in Illustrator and graphic design software.
• Clear oral and written communication.
• Good judgment and decision-making.
• Self-motivated and task-oriented.
• Associate degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• Attention to detail and understanding factory design rules.
• Clear communication with customers.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments from the Production Design Manager, Senior Graphic Designers, Account Managers and other staff members.
• Create, source and/or modify designs, illustrations, and logos in accordance with company objectives and customer needs.
• Achieve and maintain familiarity with internal design templates and company standards.
• Maintain proficiency on current computer hardware and software, and further develop skills as technology evolves.
• Complete a wide range of routine to complex designs with accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Be prepared to communicate and work directly with customers in the office.
• Be prepared to travel solo to appointments/design fairs and work with customers occasionally.
• Be prepared to travel to tradeshows and work with customers occasionally.

Skills

Logo design

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Customer communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communications

Tools

Illustrator

Job description

Graphic Designer

SUMMARY: Responsible for the creation of logos for order completion and developmental packages as needed for customers and internal requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive assignments from the Production Design Manager, Senior Graphic Designers, Account Managers and other staff members.
• Create, source and/or modify designs, illustrations, and logos in accordance with company objectives and customer needs.
• Achieve and maintain familiarity with internal design templates and company standards.
• Maintain proficiency on current computer hardware and software, and further develop skills as technology evolves.
• Complete a wide range of routine to complex designs with accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Be prepared to communicate and work directly with customers in the office.
• Be prepared to travel solo to appointments/design fairs and work with customers occasionally.
• Be prepared to travel to tradeshows and work with customers occasionally.

Qualifications / Education

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, rapidly changing and growing entrepreneurial environment.
• Knowledge and skill in the areas of logo design.
• Proficiency in graphic design software – strong Illustrator skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and written.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to self motivate and stay on task daily.
• Minimum of Associate Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or related field.
• Attention to detail and understanding the rules and limitations of our factory for design.
• Ability to communicate with customers clearly.

Working Conditions

Occasional travel during the week/weekends and extra work hours throughout the week during peak seasons.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job description does not list all of the duties of this job. You may be asked by your supervision to perform other instructions and duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.