U.S. Venture
Graphic Designer - Appleton, WI | U.S. Venture
U.S. Venture, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States, 54914
POSITION SUMMARYU.S. Venture is seeking a highly motivated and skilled corporate graphic designer to join our marketing team at our Appleton, Wisconsin office. The right candidate will bring creative concepts to life across multi-channel marketing including print, web, social, internal communication technology, and environmental. This person has a proven track record of following instruction and taking direction from written and spoken ideas, seamlessly collaborating with several internal stakeholders. Balancing solid design solutions with project revisions, proofing, and effective communication should feel second nature. Someone that can efficiently manage their time to prioritize tasks, hit deadlines, and take their projects from start to finish is essential. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Development of a deep understanding of business graphic needs and both conceptualization and creation of world-class print, digital (including web and social), and environmental assets across the enterprise.
Development of logos and brand assets for U.S. Venture corporate in close collaboration with business stakeholders and resource groups.
Participation in internal brainstorming sessions to help "imagine the possible" with regard to marketing materials/assets.
Functioning as a liaison as needed between U.S. Venture Marketing Department and external vendors, including print/production companies, as well as external marketing agencies regarding graphic needs.
Negotiation with external vendors to deliver competitive pricing and high-quality support regarding graphics needs as needed.
Leadership of the development of new corporate/product brand standards as needed, as well as adhering to existing standards in the execution of graphic design projects.
Maintaining of digital assets, including photography, brand logos, artwork, video, and completed marketing materials.
Providing project graphic support to other members of the U.S. Venture marketing team, including communications, videography, social media, and other digital marketing.
Presentation of graphics work/projects to internal stakeholders and groups of various sizes.
Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
Find a Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
Continuously learn and develop self professionally
Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
A highly creative, enthusiastic, visionary mindset able to absorb limited direction and feedback from non-marketing stakeholders to bring to life to graphic designs and assets.
Willingness to offer creative ideas and innovative thinking coupled with a commitment to the elevation of U.S. Venture graphics & design assets in support of overarching business objectives and brand needs.
Willingness to collaborate with stakeholders across the enterprise to understand needs and develop assets meeting an array of purposes.
Degree in Graphic Design or Marketing with an emphasis in design or equivalent combination of educational experience.
Minimum 5 years' experience designing within a corporate setting.
Demonstratable expertise in logo design and creation of a range of print materials.
Demonstratable expertise in digital design, including hands on experience with updating websites within a Wordpress CMS.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to think strategically, collaborate with a range of personalities, and translate vision into marketing assets that actively support brand strategy and support business success.
A high level of organization, including the ability to manage multiple projects with various deadlines, and the ability to think quickly to shuffle projects/priorities as needed to accommodate quick-turn requests.
Strong analytical skills including the ability to actively participate in the marketing budgeting process.
Expertise in:
Graphic design software, including Adobe Creative Suite.
Microsoft Office programs
Web design and publishing, including WordPress
Preferred:Experience in the creation of corporate sustainability reports/long form content a huge plus
U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residencyunless based on business need.U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.Our company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.
Development of a deep understanding of business graphic needs and both conceptualization and creation of world-class print, digital (including web and social), and environmental assets across the enterprise.
Development of logos and brand assets for U.S. Venture corporate in close collaboration with business stakeholders and resource groups.
Participation in internal brainstorming sessions to help "imagine the possible" with regard to marketing materials/assets.
Functioning as a liaison as needed between U.S. Venture Marketing Department and external vendors, including print/production companies, as well as external marketing agencies regarding graphic needs.
Negotiation with external vendors to deliver competitive pricing and high-quality support regarding graphics needs as needed.
Leadership of the development of new corporate/product brand standards as needed, as well as adhering to existing standards in the execution of graphic design projects.
Maintaining of digital assets, including photography, brand logos, artwork, video, and completed marketing materials.
Providing project graphic support to other members of the U.S. Venture marketing team, including communications, videography, social media, and other digital marketing.
Presentation of graphics work/projects to internal stakeholders and groups of various sizes.
Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
Find a Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
Continuously learn and develop self professionally
Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
A highly creative, enthusiastic, visionary mindset able to absorb limited direction and feedback from non-marketing stakeholders to bring to life to graphic designs and assets.
Willingness to offer creative ideas and innovative thinking coupled with a commitment to the elevation of U.S. Venture graphics & design assets in support of overarching business objectives and brand needs.
Willingness to collaborate with stakeholders across the enterprise to understand needs and develop assets meeting an array of purposes.
Degree in Graphic Design or Marketing with an emphasis in design or equivalent combination of educational experience.
Minimum 5 years' experience designing within a corporate setting.
Demonstratable expertise in logo design and creation of a range of print materials.
Demonstratable expertise in digital design, including hands on experience with updating websites within a Wordpress CMS.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to think strategically, collaborate with a range of personalities, and translate vision into marketing assets that actively support brand strategy and support business success.
A high level of organization, including the ability to manage multiple projects with various deadlines, and the ability to think quickly to shuffle projects/priorities as needed to accommodate quick-turn requests.
Strong analytical skills including the ability to actively participate in the marketing budgeting process.
Expertise in:
Graphic design software, including Adobe Creative Suite.
Microsoft Office programs
Web design and publishing, including WordPress
Preferred:Experience in the creation of corporate sustainability reports/long form content a huge plus
U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residencyunless based on business need.U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.Our company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.