Graphic Design Specialist

Fort Wayne Metals; Fort Wayne (IN); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision, life, and_dis

Wellness program

Gym access

Counseling services

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

401k matching

Bonus program

Tuition Reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Fort Wayne Metals in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Graphic Design Specialist to partner with the Marketing Communications team to create brand-consistent materials for print, digital, and multimedia channels, on-site.

You will design, produce, and maintain graphic content for advertising, social content, trade shows, and product promotions, while ensuring brand standards and collaborating across departments.

Formación

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication and Design or related field.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud apps (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Understanding design for internet and digital media.
• Knowledge of industry standards and printing processes.
• Strong creativity and design sense.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and manage multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Preferred: video production/editing and photography skills.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with Marketing Communications to develop creative concepts aligned to objectives.
• Design, produce, and maintain graphic content for print and digital advertising, social media, trade shows, and product promotions.
• Maintain brand consistency across channels and support brand development.
• Create icons, illustrations, infographics, and visual assets for digital and traditional media.
• Work with internal teams to develop customer-focused, commercially effective materials.
• Produce basic motion graphics and animations for digital channels.
• Support photography and videography initiatives, including planning and post-production.
• Handle photography, image editing, and retouching as needed.
• Provide visual design guidance and review external work for quality.
• Stay current with design trends and best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Creativity

Design sense

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Educación

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication and Design or related field

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

AfterEffects

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Fort Wayne Metals brings together creative work and real business impact by supporting visual communication across print, digital, and multimedia channels. As a Graphic Design Specialist on-site in Fort Wayne, IN, you will partner with the Marketing Communications team to build brand-consistent materials, from advertising and social content to motion graphics and photo/video support.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with the Marketing Communications team to develop creative concepts and visual solutions aligned to marketing and business objectives.
• Design, produce, and maintain graphic content for print and digital advertising, social media, trade show exhibits, and product promotions for Fort Wayne Metals and affiliated companies.
• Maintain consistent application of brand standards across all communication channels, including ongoing brand development.
• Create icons, illustrations, infographics, and other visual assets for both digital and traditional media.
• Work with internal teams, including Product Management, Engineering, Research & Development, and other business functions, to develop customer-focused, commercially effective materials for internal and external audiences.
• Produce basic motion graphics and animations for digital communication channels.
• Support and, when appropriate, lead photography and videography initiatives, including planning, execution, and post-production.
• Handle photography, image editing, and retouching as needed to support marketing and corporate communication goals.
• Provide visual design guidance to the Corporate Communications team and review external agency or vendor work to ensure brand alignment and quality.
• Stay current with design trends, technologies, and best practices, and recommend improvements when appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

What you’ll bring

• Required: Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in Visual Communication and Design or other related field.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe AfterEffects).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Design knowledge that applies to the limitations of the Internet and digital media.
• Familiarity with and ability to follow industry standards, practices, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of common printing processes.
• High degree of creativity and strong design sense.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate, incorporate constructive feedback, and communicate effectively with team members and clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: video production and editing skills; photography skills.

Tools you’ll use

• Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe AfterEffects
• Microsoft Office

Benefits and support

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
• Parkview Wellness Coach
• 4 onsite gym locations, plus discounts for regional gym facilities
• 5 sessions of counseling available to you and all members of your immediate household at no cost
• Qualify for Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay on your first day of employment
• Epic Events
• Employee Resource Group
• Grow Your Career opportunities to continue your development and growth
• Regular and constructive feedback from your manager and peers
• Annual Profit Sharing & 401k matching (when you contribute 7%, they contribute 3.5%)
• Quarterly Bonus (discretionary bonuses each quarter based on company performance)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer-provided 1:1 financial guidance, education, and tools

Working conditions

• Fast-paced office environment
• 40 hours per week
• Overtime may sometimes be necessary
• Majority of time spent working at desk/computer

Important notice

This position may require access to controlled technology or technical data. The applicant must be a candidate for export licensing and willing to participate in export licensing, if required.

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