Graphic Designer

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Imagine when

You are creating visual communications and artwork that help bring our award-winning brands, CAMO, STINGER, and PROFIT to customers around the globe. You will design concepts that will inspire, inform, and captivate consumers through both physical and virtual art forms.

You are a vital member of our growth-minded, industry leading, innovative, brand-driven, global employee- owned company. You are challenged to grow, expected to challenge others, and are part of something much bigger than yourself. You leave an indelible legacy mark on our company and our industry through the people your life impacted. And all the while, and most importantly, growing as a person.

About us

We are an employee-owned company and a proud part of the American building materials industry for nearly 60 years. We have a storied history of innovation, which many say is in our DNA. We agree. From product to brand, to sourcing to customer-centric solutions, we constantly ask the “what, why and how” questions that many are afraid to ask.

Our core brands of CAMO, PRO-FIT, and STINGER are the “asked for brands” in their respective segments, and can be found at the finest names in the LBM, Roofing, Home Center, Distribution and STAFDA channels of the building industry and more recently, through our E-Commerce presence.

Our brand users are the hardworking folks who build things with their hands, and just like us, are business owners. They build our homes, our decks, install our roofs and depend on our brands to support them in delivering a job well done.

Our company's reason for existing

Whether supporting our customers, suppliers, employee-owners and their families or the communities in which we live and work, our purpose is simple; inspire whoever we engage with to help them become better. Better people, families, businesses, and ultimately leave better the communities in which we live in. We get this is a moonshot reason for existing. Yet it is one we are committed to.

Our culture is characterized as

  • Servant focused.
  • Founded on Four Cornerstones, 8 character traits and a simple operating philosophy of Serve • Better • Value • Fun.
  • High standard, embraced by a dedicated team of employee-owners who enjoy the fruits of hard work while having a “bit of fun” along the way.
  • Growth-minded, driving the intentional investments in developing our people, our customers and our communities.
  • Innovative.

Your assignment

You will create and execute concepts, design art and copy layouts, and create appropriate digital files consistent with the goals and objectives outlined in creative briefs for multiple brands. This role will find you creating print and web design with work in video, packaging design, and social media.

  • Design, layout, and formatting of materials in accordance with the marketing briefs from Creative Director.
  • Responsible for the graphic design and production for various marketing initiatives from video, social media, presentations, catalogs, advertising, retail marketing, event/tradeshow, style guides, direct mail and digital materials for multiple brands.
  • Direct the activities of production artists, retouching, stylists, photographers and illustrators as they may relate to the execution of projects.
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of layout, typography, composition, color theory, and ensure all design and messaging aligns with the brand.
  • Prepare comprehensive samples and assembles final layouts for Creative Team’s presentations.
  • Develop creative guidelines and ensure continuity across projects and marketing templates for all services, programs and departments.
  • Create and organize all necessary artwork and digital mechanicals for release to vendors.
  • Perform duties in accordance with the National Nail’s mission by meeting the design needs of premier fastener brands, delivering exceptional design and communications solutions.

Requirements include:

  • Align with our purpose, 8 character traits, and cornerstones.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of advertising agency or design studio experience.
  • Proven ability to research and translate design trends into graphic concepts that communicate clearly.
  • Sound understanding of print production and production ready files.
  • Proficient in Adobe CC - In-Design, Photoshop, Illustrator and other graphics software on Mac platform.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a collaborative approach.
  • Extraordinary attention to detail, while still working under deadlines.
  • High level of passion, collaboration and dedication to your area of expertise.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and self-directing skills.

So, if this is an assignment, culture, and industry you desire to explore further, contact us. Your new adventure awaits.

 

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