Graphic Designer

Company: Rhino Rack USA
Location: Aurora
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Rhino-Rack is hiring a Graphic Designer. If you are a team player who works hard and is driven by strong values, this is your opportunity to be part of a growing team and great company!Our Culture: As a Team Member of the Rhino Rack Operations Team, we look first for teammates with strong "Life Values". The successful candidate will have high integrity, work easily on a team, display respect towards others, is highly motivated, strives for excellence, embraces change, and has a desire to do better today than yesterday. These values are important to our culture and are fundamental in building and maintaining a fun and high performing team!The two key elements to your success as a Rhino Rack employee are:1) Show-up on Time with your Strong Life Values, Follow the Training and Standard Work, and 2), Help us Improve Every Day.POSITION SUMMARYWe are a rapidly growing company with a tremendous opportunity for the right individual. Even though we are professionals in a business environment, we constantly reflect on the fact that our business is to maximize the enjoyment of people looking to the outdoors to enhance their lives. This opportunity is for a talented, detail-oriented, experienced individual to work closely with our marketing team and other internal stakeholders (including marketing teams in Australia) to bring to life our brand visually. The individual in this role will be responsible for conceptual development, production, and delivery of all visual assets for the North American market.QUALIFICATIONSEducation Required: Bachelor's DegreeWork Experience Required: Minimum 5-7 years graphic design experience,Mastery of Adobe Suite: Specifically - InDesign and Photoshop.Skills and general experience: Previous experience working in a Manufacturing Warehouse Operation. Proven Lean and Process improvement experience. Working knowledge of accounting and finance as it relates to a Manufacturing Operation. Self-directed with the ability to manage projects ranging from small hands-on Kaizen projects to defining strategic initiatives. Experience with warehousing and assembly processes preferred. MS Office proficiency required. Ability to communicate effectively with personnel ranging from entry level operators to executive level managers. Ability to lead and influence people. Knowledge of Quality Systems and ISO requirements.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSWhat you'll be doingThe Graphic Designer job duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and produce graphic designs, concepts, and layouts for advertisements in the print, digital media, brand identity stewardship, corporate collateral, sales promotions, customer and consumer email designs, corporate apparel design, premium giveaway design, sales materials, and presentations.
• Trade show booths and event concept, layout, design, bidding and production.
• POP/Display design, layout, planogram, bidding and production.
• Oversee North American photographic development. A lot of what is used is created in Australia. However, as the North American market grows and becomes more independent there will be added emphasis on market specific photographic development.
• Interaction and management of key agency relationships.
• Utilize project management skills; Consult with internal clients and supervisor to define project requirements, communicate status and suggest improvements as needed.
• Prepare work to specification for print or digital application, verify accuracy of proof and monitor quality throughout project.
• Participate in marketing deliverables ideation, concept development and research.
• Stay abreast of creative and digital trends.
• Working knowledge of photography and videography a plus. (Photographer/Videographer is a position slated for future hire)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to track multiple ongoing projects.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, manage a workflow and lead cross functional teams to advance design work on multiple projects and contiguous deadlines.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective completion of all assigned tasks.
• Pricing Estimates - obtain quotes and pricing estimates for services from outside vendors related to marketing activities.
• Client research - review competition, help determine competitive edge.
• Assist in preparing and assembling various PowerPoint presentations for various internal stakeholders.
• Occasional attendance at key trade shows and events.
• Additional duties as assigned.KEY ELEMENTS TO SUCCESS
  • Mastery of Adobe Suite: Specifically - InDesign and Photoshop.
  • Complete knowledge of MS Office is a must with a strong emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
  • Good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse group of people in a team environment
  • Understanding of HTML programming is a plus
  • Ability to work independently while following overarching business strategies
  • Requires strong organizational and time management skills
  • Effective and excellent communication skills.
  • Detail oriented to ensure accurate Data Entry
  • An understanding of and/or a passion for the outdoor / overlanding industry a plus.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSGeneral physical requirements: Sedentary workVisual acuity requirements: Close visual inspectionMotion and sensory requirements: Fingering, Talking, Listening, Writing, SittingPhysical working conditions: Office with some exposure noise, hazards, atmospheric conditionsMust submit portfolio
    • Rhino-Rack is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, as well as non-discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to performing the essential task of the job or other legally protected categories. All persons shall be afforded equal employment opportunity.

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