Ace Hardware
Senior Graphic Designer (Hybrid)
Ace Hardware, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States, 60523
About This Role
As the Sr Graphic Designer, you are responsible for leading the creative execution of concepts and design projects with the ability to design, manage, and cascade all aspects thoroughly. Types of deliverables include omni-channel campaigns, promotions, branding, style guides, concepting, mailers, circulars, innovation projects, and any other tasks assigned to you by the Creative Manager.
What You’ll Do
Responsible for concept, design and photography direction of various print and digital communications, from intake through to delivery
Collaborates with Creative Managers, peers, partners, and digital, production and project management teams to identify project needs, produce compelling concepts, and deliver finished product to support the brand objective
Demonstrates the ability to push ideas, innovate, evolve the brand, and make suggestions pertaining to the identification of critical elements and alternatives to implement the most appropriate solution
Prepares for presentations and presents with ease with ability to influence (or pivot) with creative leadership and business partners
Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects. Adheres to all standards and SOPs, including processes, file naming conventions, artwork release methods, appropriate electronic filing of artwork on server, etc
Creates style guides, communicates creative file releases, and maintains a highly organized folder structure, keeping server up to date with the latest design files
Works on projects that are moderately complex to high concept and non-routine but can also jump in to support peers and help move along production jobs
Manages your own workload, keeps project tasks on time and keeps Creative Manager and Project Managers up to date on project statuses
Stays abreast of the latest trends, cultural movements, and creative expressions. Stays on the forefront of creativity and shares judiciously with the team
Who You Are
You are a strategic, conceptual, sound decision maker and keen problem solver
You are extremely self-aware in your innate creative abilities but also your shortcomings
You understand that amazing creative comes from leading and collaborating with your design and copy peers; it is not always a solo act
You are comfortable handling tough feedback and take them as growth opportunities
You are a strong communicator to management and a well-spoken presenter
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in senior designer or art director roles
Understanding of how to create, adhere to, build upon, and carry out brand standards, style guidelines, and toolkits
Exhibits problem-solving and decision-making skills, and a high level of personal motivation and drive
Strategic design thinking abilities with an emphasis in ideation, navigating ambiguity, and connecting dots
Comfortable in fast-paced, high-pressure situations with quick, real-time problem-solving skills
Requires very good communication skills with ability to state messages in a clear manner by using language that is easy for others to understand
Ability to provide, interpret, and analyze business needs to help identify opportunities or solutions for the objective at hand - and then go one step beyond
Positive, motivated, collaborative team player
Ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying close attention to detail
Expert in Adobe programs, especially inDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, Outlook, BrandFolder or any DAM systems, Wrike or any project management tool
Must have knowledge of prepress methods in order to produce printable artwork.
Preferred Skills
Retail and in-house experience
Photo art direction experience
Printed mailers and circular experience
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Compensation Details:
$84600-$105900 Per Year
Why should you join our team?
We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.
In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:
Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 9.6% of total eligible compensation
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions
Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review
We know the work environment matters. That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
Adoption cost reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
Identity theft protection
* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.
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We want to hear from you!
When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.
Disclaimer
The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.
Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.
This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.
Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 60 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; and Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks. For more information, visit acehardware.com or newsroom.acehardware.com.
As the Sr Graphic Designer, you are responsible for leading the creative execution of concepts and design projects with the ability to design, manage, and cascade all aspects thoroughly. Types of deliverables include omni-channel campaigns, promotions, branding, style guides, concepting, mailers, circulars, innovation projects, and any other tasks assigned to you by the Creative Manager.
What You’ll Do
Responsible for concept, design and photography direction of various print and digital communications, from intake through to delivery
Collaborates with Creative Managers, peers, partners, and digital, production and project management teams to identify project needs, produce compelling concepts, and deliver finished product to support the brand objective
Demonstrates the ability to push ideas, innovate, evolve the brand, and make suggestions pertaining to the identification of critical elements and alternatives to implement the most appropriate solution
Prepares for presentations and presents with ease with ability to influence (or pivot) with creative leadership and business partners
Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects. Adheres to all standards and SOPs, including processes, file naming conventions, artwork release methods, appropriate electronic filing of artwork on server, etc
Creates style guides, communicates creative file releases, and maintains a highly organized folder structure, keeping server up to date with the latest design files
Works on projects that are moderately complex to high concept and non-routine but can also jump in to support peers and help move along production jobs
Manages your own workload, keeps project tasks on time and keeps Creative Manager and Project Managers up to date on project statuses
Stays abreast of the latest trends, cultural movements, and creative expressions. Stays on the forefront of creativity and shares judiciously with the team
Who You Are
You are a strategic, conceptual, sound decision maker and keen problem solver
You are extremely self-aware in your innate creative abilities but also your shortcomings
You understand that amazing creative comes from leading and collaborating with your design and copy peers; it is not always a solo act
You are comfortable handling tough feedback and take them as growth opportunities
You are a strong communicator to management and a well-spoken presenter
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in senior designer or art director roles
Understanding of how to create, adhere to, build upon, and carry out brand standards, style guidelines, and toolkits
Exhibits problem-solving and decision-making skills, and a high level of personal motivation and drive
Strategic design thinking abilities with an emphasis in ideation, navigating ambiguity, and connecting dots
Comfortable in fast-paced, high-pressure situations with quick, real-time problem-solving skills
Requires very good communication skills with ability to state messages in a clear manner by using language that is easy for others to understand
Ability to provide, interpret, and analyze business needs to help identify opportunities or solutions for the objective at hand - and then go one step beyond
Positive, motivated, collaborative team player
Ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying close attention to detail
Expert in Adobe programs, especially inDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, Outlook, BrandFolder or any DAM systems, Wrike or any project management tool
Must have knowledge of prepress methods in order to produce printable artwork.
Preferred Skills
Retail and in-house experience
Photo art direction experience
Printed mailers and circular experience
#LI-CS1
Compensation Details:
$84600-$105900 Per Year
Why should you join our team?
We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.
In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:
Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 9.6% of total eligible compensation
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions
Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review
We know the work environment matters. That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
Adoption cost reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
Identity theft protection
* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.
Want to be notified when new jobs are posted? Follow the link below to create an account and set up custom job alerts:
Create Job Alert (https://acehardware.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/jobAlerts)
We want to hear from you!
When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.
Disclaimer
The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.
Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.
This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.
Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 60 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; and Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks. For more information, visit acehardware.com or newsroom.acehardware.com.