Graphic Designer
Summary
Graphic Designer on the Marketing team at Greenworks Tools (battery-powered outdoor power equipment) in Mooresville, NC, creating marketing collateral from concept to completion — retailer PDP pages, in-store POP, trade show and advertising materials — using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) across print, web, and email.
Job Title: Graphic Designer
Title of Supervisor: Director, Creatives Services
Job Location: Mooresville, NC
Company Website:
Company Summary:
Greenworks Tools is the leader in battery-powered outdoor power tools for DIY consumers and landscaping professionals. The company distributes Greenworks branded and private label products, as well as products for an extensive network of Original Equipment Manufacturers. With a robust line of Greenworks branded products, including 24-volt, 40-volt, 60-volt, 80-volt, and commercial grade 82-volt battery-powered outdoor power equipment, a full line of corded equipment, and power tools, Greenworks offers the right tool for every job. Utilizing best-in-class technology, Greenworks tools deliver the power and performance of comparable gas-powered tools without the mess, fumes, aggravating pull cords, and noise associated with gas products. For more information, find us on the web at greenworkstools.com or greenworkscommercial.com
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director, Creative Services, the Graphic Designer will be in Mooresville, NC. This position within the Marketing Department is responsible for the implementation of design solutions that meet marketing strategies from concept to completion. The Graphic Designer will focus on the core responsibilities of a Graphic Designer, while having knowledge of brand, market trends, and innovation along with completing projects from conception to completion. The position will work with internal teams to develop design concepts for multiple design mediums and channels from retail, ecommerce to advertising and promotion. Required to manage digital assets including photography and assume project ownership as it relates to assigned projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Utilize brand guidelines to ensure consistent and creative design and messaging to develop promotional marketing materials
- Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on sound design and esthetic layout design principles
- Develops digital materials for PDP pages at key retailers
- Works on retailer advertising programs as assigned
- Develops in-store POP and collateral for effective brand presentation
- Collateral development for tradeshows and other marketing events
- Design and production of various marketing collaterals including catalogs, brochures, flyers, sell sheets, trade show banners and displays, signage, logos, labels for products, presentations, and photo manipulation, and other design and production initiatives
- Utilize project management system to drive and execute projects
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in graphic design or related field
- 3-10 years design experience
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders
- Fundamental understanding of marketing and branding
- Proficient skills in creating and producing advertising for print, web and email
- Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
- Familiarity with a variety of online marketing concepts, best practices and procedures
- Capable of working from a developed concept and translating/ adapting that concept into other mediums such as print collateral, web pages, emails, etc.
- Basic knowledge of 3D construction and presentation is a plus
- Familiarity with online project management system a plus
- Knowledge of photography and video a plus
- Copywriting/proofreading skill a plus
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript a plus
Core Competencies
- Organized, reliable, detail-oriented and able to follow up on tasks
- Multi-tasker, capable of prioritizing, managing time efficiently and meeting deadlines
- Collaborates well with multiple teams
- Comfortable with technology and a fast learner
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
Compensation and Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k company match plan
- Paid sick, personal, and vacation time
Important Employment Requirement: Candidates selected for employment must successfully complete Greenworks' required pre-employment background check and drug screening. An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of these requirements in accordance with Company policy and applicable law.
Important Work Authorization Notice: Greenworks will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
Greenworks is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.
Skills
As published by greenhouse · 17 questions · 2 written answers
Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter
Short answers (9)
- Preferred First Name optional
- How did you hear about Greenworks?
- If there is additional information regarding your employment history that you would like Greenworks to consider, please provide it below. optional
- Were you referred to this position by a current Greenworks employee? optional
- How many years of experience do you have as a Graphic Designer?
- Portfolio Link
- LinkedIn Profile optional
- Website optional
- Please provide your current complete mailing address (street address, city, state, and ZIP code). This information will be used for employment-related documentation if you are selected for employment.
Pick from a list (6)
- Are you currently legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Please note that Greenworks is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to obtain or maintain authorization to work in the United States?
- Are you able to meet the work-location requirements for this position as described in the job posting?
- Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of Greenworks' required pre-employment screening process, which includes a background check and drug screening. Do you acknowledge and understand this requirement?
- I understand that failure to successfully complete Greenworks' required pre-employment screening may result in the withdrawal of an employment offer or, where applicable, termination of employment consistent with Company policy and applicable law. Do you acknowledge and understand?
- This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position?
Written answers (2)
- Do you have proficient knowledge as a Designer using Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator? Please briefly describe your experience.
- Do you have experience in creating and producing advertising for print, web, and email? If yes, please provide additional insight regarding your experience.