Graphic Designer

Petoskey Plastics; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vis

PTO

401k with 3% match

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Petoskey Plastics, located off Birmingham, MI, seeks a Graphic Designer to showcase our films, bags, and resins. Based at the Birmingham sales office, you will craft visuals for printed materials, websites, catalogs, sell sheets, trade shows, and packaging aligned with our brands.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of graphic design experience, a bachelor's degree in design, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and WordPress with careful attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field.
• 2–3 years of graphic design experience in a B2B environment preferred.
• Strong visual communication and typography skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and other stakeholders to create marketing visuals.
• Manage and organize digital assets and files for efficient access.
• Oversee multiple projects and maintain brand standards across materials.
• Design and maintain marketing materials including data sheets, catalogs, sell sheets, ads, and trade show displays.
• Translate technical information into clear, engaging marketing content.
• Coordinate production of printed marketing materials with vendors and ensure quality.
• Maintain and update website graphics for consistent brand presence.
• Create visuals for social media campaigns promoting products and employer brand.

Skills

Graphic design

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

WordPress

Windows

Job description

Job Details

Job Details: Job Location: Sales Office - Birmingham, MI 48009, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year, Job Shift: Day, Petoskey Plastics aspires to stand out as an industry leader in sustainability, using advanced recycling technology to manufacture high-quality films, bags, and resins from post-consumer materials. Our commitment to eco-friendly innovation sets us apart, as we strive to earn the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities. If you are seeking a family-oriented company that values career growth and provides robust paid training, explore the comprehensive benefits listed below to see how Petoskey Plastics can support your professional journey.

We’re headquartered in Petoskey where our Lake Michigan shores are clasped by rhythmic waves of seafoam and cobalt. We’re honored to have roots in Texas, Tennessee, and Indiana as our production has expanded over the years. Our custom-engineered solutions tackle a variety of industries, including automotive, industrial, institutional, retail, construction, home improvement, medical, and more.

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A few of our over 20 competitive benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision benefits - valued at $4/hr over your base pay!
• PTO
• Petoskey Plastics pays 3% of your annual earnings into your 401k regardless of your contribution!
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Reimbursement (up to $400 annually)
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability

Job Overview

The Graphic Designer uses the visual content to showcase and promote Petoskey Plastics' products and services. They use multiple mediums to design creative concepts for printed materials, websites, landing pages, catalogs, brochures, sell sheets, trade shows and advertisements. They also develop finished goods packaging layouts in accordance with our brands and customer style guides. In essence, the Graphic Designer serves as a key architect of Petoskey Plastics' visual identity and plays a crucial role in shaping perceptions, driving engagement, and ultimately, contributing to the company' s success in attracting and retaining customers. This position will work out of our sales office in Birmingham, MI.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, vendors, customers, and other stakeholders to develop infographics, visual communications, and marketing materials
• Manage artwork received from suppliers, vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders while maintaining the company's digital asset library, uploading and maintaining digital product assets in customer online portals, and organizing creative files for efficient access and reuse
• Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously for Marketing, Sales, and Customer Support by prioritizing work, meeting deadlines, and maintaining company brand standards
• Design and maintain a wide range of marketing and technical materials, including technical data sheets, product catalogs, sell sheets, advertisements, and trade show displays
• Translate technical information into clear, visually engaging marketing and sales materials that effectively communicate product features, capabilities, specifications, and applications
• Coordinate the production of printed marketing and customer materials by preparing press-ready artwork, working with printing vendors, and ensuring projects meet quality, color, budget, and delivery expectations
• Maintain and enhance the company's digital brand presence by designing and updating website graphics and ensuring consistent application of corporate identity standards across digital platforms
• Design visual content for social media campaigns that promote the company's products, capabilities, news, events, and employer brand
• Stay current with design trends, software, and industry best practices, incorporating new ideas and technologies that enhance creativity, efficiency, and the effectiveness of visual communications
• Other projects and duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field
• Additional certifications or coursework in design software or web design is a plus

Experience

• 2-3 years in graphic design or related field, preferably in a B2B design role
• Basic photography and/or basic video editing capabilities are a plus

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrate a high level of creativity in generating innovative ideas and visual concepts
• Possess strong communication and presentation abilities, capable of clearly expressing design concepts
• Precise attention to detail for customer-facing communications, including the ability to accurately follow and apply customer style guidelines
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and other design software
• Exceptional conceptualization and layout skills
• PowerPoint presentation layout and delivery
• Knowledge of WordPress
• Comfortable working on a Windows interface
• Solid grasp of marketing principles and brand management
• Proficiency in digital marketing techniques and strategies
• Project and time management

Essential Functions

• Regular and Reliable Attendance
• Standing
• Sitting
• Walking
• Lifting/Carrying up to 30 pounds
• Reading
• Writing
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Concentration