What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at Rust-Oleum?
Job Title: Graphic Designer
Location: Fairborn, OH
Department: Rust-Oleum US Marketing
Reports To: Graphic Design Manager
Direct Reports/Manages others: No
Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.
POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY
Collaborates with all stakeholders to design and finalize content for traditional and digital projects including packaging, POP/POS, literature and other corporate, sales and marketing materials.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate and take direction from the Graphic Design Manager to effectively design original brand-consistent solutions for use in traditional and digital marketing.
- Interpret written and verbal direction from all stakeholders to revise existing graphic design artwork using best practices.
- Prepare files to meet publishing requirements for printing and social media channels.
- Support printing, mounting and trimming functions for all corporate, marketing and sales events.
- Maintain project files and assets as defined in the creative services guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education and Experience required:
- Bachelor of Arts degree – Graphic Design
- 3-6 years of experience using design techniques, tools, and principles to implement creative solutions for various corporate, marketing and sales materials.
- 3 years of experience preparing artwork for traditional and digital publications.
2. Required job knowledge and skills:
- Expert level experience using Adobe Creative Cloud for InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop in a Mac environment.
- Knowledge and implementation of best practices to produce consumer packaging, merchandising displays, digital content and corporate communication materials.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills and attention to details.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently on projects from start to finish.
- Ability to work overtime.
- Familiar with project management tools and time tracking.
- Exhibit understanding of the creative process and documentation and information sharing needs and protocols.
- Must be an active listener, a critical thinker and a problem solver.
- Strong communication skills through written and oral dialog.
- Possess customer service skills with a great attitude and a smile.
- Experience with wide format printing a plus.
3. Describe other special requirements:
- Estimated travel 5%
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
