Graphic Designer Job at KYYBA in Olathe

Position Details:

Title: Graphic Designer 

Location: Olathe KS or Moline IL

Duration: 12 months (Possibility to Extend)

Position type: Contract – W2

Manager is open to candidates who are able to work from either the Olathe, KS or Moline, IL locations. This position will work fully onsite.

This position involves design work that adheres to John Deere brand standards and templates. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing daily tasks and deadlines independently. A positive attitude and the ability to work well within a team are essential.

No driving required for this position. Business casual dress code. In-Person interviews will be required.

Education Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or Advertising

Years of Experience Required:  At least 2 years of working experience in related field

Job Description:

-          Collaborates closely with creative and content leads as well as copywriters to develop marketing-leading digital, video, and print advertising to support marketing objectives.

-          With minimal supervision, designs literature and advertising in accordance with corporate brand guidelines and templates, including image selects, video storyboards, layouts, mockups, and final files.

-          Maintains current product listings across several platforms—print, web, media, internal sources and global specifics where required.

-          Creates web layouts using Figma.

-          Working knowledge of photography and videography workflow, including developing mood boards and storyboards.

-          Ensures work product meets approved company brand standards and guidelines. Modifies work product if corrections are needed.

-          Completes work on time and with attention to detail.

Top Must Haves: what are specific skills/ tools that candidates need to be successful?

·         Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Acrobat, and Bridge), Figma, and Salesforce Marketing Cloud email marketing tool.

·         Solid communication skills and expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint. You will need to present your design ideas and how they meet our strategic challenges.

·         Speak the language of the various applications of design, including digital advertising, marketing, photography, illustration, and video production.

·         Project management and remaining focused on deadlines is critical in this fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves:

·         Agency experience

·         Ag background

·         Experience with Agile methodology

·         Experience with Workfront project management system

Required Qualifications:

·         2+ years of experience in graphic design producing a wide range of advertising and marketing projects demonstrated through your online portfolio.

·         Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Acrobat, and Bridge), Figma, and Salesforce Marketing Cloud email marketing tool.

·         Speak the language of the various applications of design including digital advertising, marketing, photography, illustration, and video production.

·         Solid communication skills and expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint. You’ll need to present your design ideas and how they meet their strategic challenges.

·         Project management. You’ll need to actively manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and be accountable for meeting an 80% on time metric for assigned work. We use sophisticated project management software, but there’s no substitute for personal responsibility.

·         Be a quick learner. Get up to speed quickly on various software tools for online project management, team communication, etc.

·         Be a team player and work well with others. A positive attitude and contributing to team success is a must!  

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