Graphic Designer — Brand, Digital & Print Campaigns

Microtech Knives; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Microtech Knives is seeking a Graphic Designer to develop high-quality visuals that strengthen our brand across digital and print channels. You will translate marketing objectives into compelling materials and collaborate with marketing, sales, product development, and leadership to ensure consistent, professional communications.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years of experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, and a portfolio demonstrating branding, packaging, and product imagery for premium

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of professional graphic design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, composition, and branding.
• Experience designing for both digital and print media.
• Knowledge of social media graphic requirements and digital marketing design principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• A professional portfolio demonstrating creative ability, technical expertise, and versatility.
• Experience designing for a manufacturing, consumer products, outdoor recreation, or premium lifestyle brand.
• Experience with product photography, photo editing, and image retouching.
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or other motion graphics and video editing software.
• Experience creating digital advertisements and marketing campaign assets.
• Knowledge of packaging design, product catalogs, and print production.
• Familiarity with website graphics, e-commerce platforms, and basic UX/UI design principles.
• Experience working within established brand guidelines while contributing fresh creative ideas.
• Interest in precision manufacturing, product innovation, or the outdoor industry.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce professional marketing materials consistent with Microtech’s established brand identity.
• Create graphics for product launches, promotional campaigns, advertisements, and company initiatives.
• Maintain typography, color palettes, visual messaging, and brand presentation.
• Develop concepts reflecting innovation, precision, and craftsmanship.
• Assist in developing and maintaining brand guidelines and creative standards.
• Design graphics for social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and other digital channels.
• Create digital advertisements, website banners, email marketing graphics, and promotional assets.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop campaigns that boost brand awareness.
• Prepare graphics optimized for various digital platforms.
• Support visual storytelling through layouts and product imagery.
• Develop product-focused graphics highlighting features.
• Create visuals for product announcements and launches.
• Collaborate with photography and video teams to integrate imagery.
• Produce graphics for packaging, catalogs, brochures.
• Assist with trade show graphics and event materials.
• Manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Prepare production-ready artwork for print and digital.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Time Management

Brand Awareness

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Microtech Knives is seeking a Graphic Designer to develop high-quality visuals that strengthen our brand across digital and print channels. You will translate marketing objectives into compelling materials and collaborate with marketing, sales, product development, and leadership to ensure consistent, professional communications.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years of experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, and a portfolio demonstrating branding, packaging, and product imagery for premium