Graphic Designer

aoins; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) matching

Fully-funded pension plan

Bonus programs

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking a motivated Graphic Designer to join our in-house creative team. The role focuses on creating visual solutions for print and digital media while upholding brand identity and meeting client timelines.

You will collaborate with clients to define project scope, manage multiple projects, and stay current with design trends. After initial in-person training, a merit-based work-from-home program may offer flexible remote time as approved by leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or several years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Currently or recently engaged in company approved education programs is required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the in-house creative team to create visual solutions (print and digital) using digital software to communicate ideas that inform and captivate the audience.
• Communicate effectively with clients about design, format, and timeframes.
• Prepare finished artwork that meets digital and print requirements.
• Uphold brand identity standards by following the corporate style guide.
• Work independently with clients to determine project needs, audience, and desired results.
• Manage all aspects of increasingly complex projects.
• Ensure a consistent and effective visual brand and message in all finished projects.
• Stay up-to-date with current design trends and techniques.
• Travel and attend meetings, seminars, and conferences as required.
• Coordinate projects with outside agencies, vendors, printers, and clients as necessary.
• Assist with other duties in the department or elsewhere upon request.

Skills

Conceptual skills

Problem-solving

Organization

Team collaboration

Time management

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Portfolio demonstration

WordPress knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Related experience or training

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

WordPress

Job description

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.

Job Description

We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, you could have the flexibility of work-from-home time as defined by the leadership team.

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Graphic Designer. This position requires the person to:

• Work as a part of our in-house creative team to create visual solutions (print and digital) using digital software in order to communicate ideas that inspire, inform and captivate the targeted audience.
• Communicate effectively with clients about design, format, and timeframes.
• Prepare finished artwork that meets both digital and print requirements.
• Creatively uphold our brand identity standards by following the corporate style guide.
• Work independently with clients to determine: their project needs, their intended audience, and how to best achieve the results they desire.
• Manage all aspects of increasingly complex projects.
• Ensure a consistent and effective visual brand and message is contained in all finished projects.
• Stay up-to-date with current design trends and techniques.
• Travel and attend meetings, seminars, and conferences as required.
• Coordinate the applicable aspects of projects with outside agencies, vendors, printers, and clients as necessary.
• Assist with other duties in the department or elsewhere upon request.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Possess strong conceptual skills.
• Ability to apply problem-solving skills to the creative process.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines often with short turn-around times.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud software (i.e. Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to demonstrate design skills with a strong portfolio.
• Working knowledge of WordPress and other web applications is a plus.

Education

Bachelor’s degree; or several years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Currently or recently previously engaged in Company approved education programs is required. These requirements may be waived, or changed by the Company, based on prior education or experience.

Benefits

Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.

Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.