Designer
Summary
Leads visual design and content creation for a defense contractor, producing digital/print assets, photography, and video to support branding and marketing initiatives.
Gwynedd Manufacturing, a growing defense contractor located in North Wales, PA, is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility dedicated to producing quality products for the U.S. Department of Defense and various U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. As an innovative company offering a wide array of products, we strive to continuously develop new technology and drive process improvement.
We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Designer to lead the development and execution of compelling visual content across digital and print platforms. This role will play a key part in shaping and evolving the brand, while delivering high-quality design solutions that support marketing, production, and business objectives.
The ideal candidate combines strong conceptual thinking with hands-on execution, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This position will also be responsible for capturing and producing high-quality photo and video content, including product photography, action footage, and other visual assets that support the brand and marketing initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Creative Direction & Execution
- Lead the design and development of visual assets across marketing, branding, and production
- Translate concepts and ideas into polished, high-impact creative deliverables
- Ensure all creative aligns with brand standards and overall business goals
Brand Development
- Maintain and evolve brand identity across all touchpoints
- Ensure consistency in visual messaging across campaigns and platforms
- Contribute to the development of brand guidelines and creative systems
Project Collaboration
- Partner with marketing, production, and leadership teams to bring campaigns to life
- Present concepts and design solutions to stakeholders and incorporate feedback
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Design Production
- Create assets for digital, print, social media, presentations, and campaigns
- Oversee file preparation, production specs, and final deliverables
- Support photo/video shoots with art direction as needed
Video & Content Production
- Capture and produce high-quality product photography, video, and action footage for marketing, social media, digital campaigns, and other brand initiatives
- Operate Sony camera systems and other photography/video equipment to capture polished, engaging visual content
- Plan and execute product and action-oriented shoots, including composition, lighting, camera movement, and shot selection
- Edit video content for social media, digital campaigns, product features, and promotional materials
- Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to develop video concepts, storyboards, and shot lists
- Manage video footage from capture through editing, color correction, sound, and final delivery
- Identify opportunities to incorporate video and motion content into broader creative campaigns
Mentorship & Leadership
- Provide guidance and feedback to junior designers or production staff
- Help elevate overall creative quality and team output
- Contribute to process improvements and workflow efficiencies