Visual Communications Design Specialist (Hybrid)

HARTING Technology Group; Elgin, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid policy

401(k) match

PTO 21 days

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & Disability insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HARTING Americas in Elgin, IL seeks a Presentation Design Specialist to craft clear, influential PowerPoint communications for board, executives, and employees. The role blends strategy and visual storytelling, partnering with marketing, product teams, and leadership to articulate the company's direction.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in communications, design, or marketing, at least 2 years in corporate communications in a B2B setting, and expert PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, design, or marketing.
• At least 2 years of experience involving corporate communications strategy & execution in a B2B environment.
• Expertise in PowerPoint for executive presentations and visuals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication visuals (primarily through PPT presentations) for executive audiences.
• Provide strategic narrative support and content development for executive presentations and speeches.
• Collaborate with cross functional groups (Product Marketing, Product Management, Branding, Sales).
• Travel up to 10% and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PowerPoint

Communication

Presentation design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, design, marketing

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Join HARTING! A leader in connectivity products and custom solutions…..

As a Presentation Design Specialist (Hybrid; based in Elgin, Illinois) you’ll play a key role in preparing clear and effective influential presentation communication for HARTING’s Americas field marketing and local executive leadership. The position is responsible for developing visual presentations (primarily via PowerPoint) that communicate the company’s strategic direction to a variety of audiences: board, executive, employee, and external.

HARTING aims to be a trusted advisor to HARTING customers and positions itself as the go-to source expert for industrial connectivity solutions. We partner directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Distribution partners for standard product, designed-in value-added products, and Product Development initiatives.

To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to:

• Develop and implement communication visuals (primarily through PPT presentations) that enable executive leaders to articulate strategic messages to key audiences including HARTING Technology Group Board members and shareholders, various levels of management, and to the broader employee base

Provide strategic narrative support and lead content development for executive presentations and speeches, ensuring executive partners’ goals are achieved in key settings (including annual International Management Meeting, annual sales kickoff meetings, etc.)

• As bandwidth allows, work alongside the Americas Field Marketing team in Sales Enablement presentation development; collaborating with various cross functional groups including Product Marketing, Product Management, Corporate Communications & Branding, Market Segment Management, and Sales
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel up to 10%

Must have skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in communications, design, marketing, or similar field
• At least 2 years of experience involving corporate communications strategy & execution in a B2B environment
• Expertise in PowerPoint

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard – to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun – like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!

HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:

Compensation:

• HARTING'sTotal Compensation Structure includes aBase Salary andBonus Percentage.
• Competitive base salary: $60,000 - $70,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location)
• This role is eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.
• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max)
• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance– several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability – at no cost to employee
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and a hybrid working policy
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!

Good reasons to get started at HARTING

Play an important role within a growing, global, family-owned technology manufacturing company.

Competitive compensation

Salary and/or variable compensation plans with a 4% employer 401(k) match.

Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement

We understand how important continuing education and professional development is to our employees, and we want to ensure we are supporting you in these endeavors!

Give back

Cultivate a healthy community with paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and partnerships with local organizations.

Have fun

Celebrate and have fun at a number of company-wide parties and get togethers throughout the year.

Lead a Healthy Life

A variety of wellness and benefits options to meet your individual and family needs such as a monthly fitness reimbursement to be used toward any eligible wellness related activity!

Enjoy a wide assortment of food options that provides breakfast and lunch, at a low cost to team members.

Take time off

Rest and relax with paid holidays and a very generous paid time-off program.