Entry Level Graphic Designer

United Shore Financial Services LLC; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services seeks an Internal Communications Specialist to forecast and implement marketing strategies. The role involves developing content, managing events, and ensuring communication aligns with overall strategies. With a vibrant office culture and numerous perks, this position promotes personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) after 30 days

Parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months

Adoption reimbursement

Paid volunteer hours

Paid training and career development

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Free membership to a state-of-the-art fitness center

Gourmet cafeteria and healthy snacks

In-house Starbucks and Dunkin’

Qualifications

• 2+ years in marketing or as a junior designer.
• 2+ years’ experience in Adobe Illustrator required.
• Experience with Qualtrics, including data and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing marketing and communication strategies.
• Creating marketing assets and updating content documents.
• Coordinating event distribution and fulfillment plans.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Client service-focused attitude

Adaptability to change

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Qualtrics

Job description

The Internal Communications Specialist will forecast, develop, and implement marketing and communication strategies that support all Engagement initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Using the events calendar to forecast upcoming marketing needs. Scheduling meetings with Events/Uzone and Community to discuss upcoming marketing requests. Creating marketing assets for events and vendors, designing website pages, and creating digital flyers. Developing content documents based on team marketing needs and requests. Creating tasks to initiate marketing processes. Reviewing marketing assets to ensure all proper assets have been requested and designed accordingly. Ensuring all content aligns with the overall communication strategy. Noting necessary edits and working with the team to update any changes. Continuously updating marketing content documents to reflect final needs and asks. Downloading final assets into designated folders. Working closely with the Engagement Content Specialist to schedule UZone news postings. Saving marketing templates and making additional edits and updates to assets as needed using Adobe Suite. Creating layouts and maps to scale for engagement initiatives using Adobe Suite.

COMMUNICATION

Forecasting communication needs for upcoming events, initiatives, and launches. Scheduling meetings with Events/Uzone and Community teams to create and review outgoing communication. Developing communication plans for major events and initiatives.

QUALTRICS

Updating all active contact lists in Qualtrics weekly. Creating registration surveys and dashboards for upcoming events. Monitoring Qualtrics surveys and communicating registration progress with the appropriate teams. Pulling reports from Qualtrics to determine missing RSVPs and needed metrics.

PRINTING

Printing new nameplates for team members based on requests. Managing plotter paper and ink inventory to re-order as needed. Printing A-frames and plotter signage for upcoming events and initiatives. Preparing and organizing CSV files for data merge name tags. Communicating production timelines and printing costs with vendors.

MISCELLANEOUS

Organizing reports for major event fulfillment and distribution needs. Communicating needs with fulfillment companies based on event type. Coordinating distribution and fulfillment plans for major events (e.g., HP, fair, kids day, camp, etc.). Executing event distribution and fulfillment.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
• 2+ years in marketing or as a junior designer
• 2+ years’ experience in Adobe Illustrator
• Advanced Excel skills, including merging and pivoting data
• Experience with Qualtrics, including data and dashboards
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Experience in event management
• Ability to multi-task and work well under tight deadlines
• Adaptability to change and quick turnaround times
• Client service-focused attitude

THE PLACE & THE PERKS

Join thousands of talented team members making homeownership possible for more Americans at UWM’s campus, which offers many perks and amenities that foster a vibrant atmosphere.

Our core value, "People Are Our Greatest Asset," guides how we treat each other, clients, and community. We provide support, encouragement, and opportunities for growth from day one, embracing diversity and inclusion. Feel welcomed, accepted, and empowered to Be You Here.

Additional benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 30 days
• Parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mortgage and area business discounts
• Free membership to a state-of-the-art fitness center with classes and sports leagues
• Wellness area with primary-care, massage, and hair salon services
• Gourmet cafeteria and healthy snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin’
• Indoor/outdoor Wi-Fi cafes

DISCLAIMER

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. This document does not constitute a contract. Employment is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By applying, you consent to recording phone conversations for quality control purposes.