Mazda Motor Corporation
Job Description:
Graphic Designer II position will focus on supporting Co-Creation activities which connect MNAO employees with Mazda brand and its Japanese foundation. Responsible for creating graphic design solutions and car design strategy presentation across a broad range of projects from digital, experiential
and print.
Major Areas of Responsibility (MAR):
Support Co-Creation activities - 50% Serve as the graphic design resource for all brand and product co-creation activities Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the brand, product and business strategy Design business assets that visualize key elements of brand and product that are engaging and enriching Provide salient feedback in the areas of digital design, app and web development, video, motion and animation across all pertinent MNAO creative projects. Contribute thoughtful feedback for appropriate UI/UX, assets and brand references where needed. Integral to the process of helping others, deeply understand and love the brand Graphic Design for brand touchpoints - 25%
Create graphic design solutions that have high visual impact and meet the project brief's objectives. Develop graphic design and concepts for a variety of formats, including but not limited to websites, digital interface design, apps, motion graphics, animation, ad banners, digital books and e-zines, posters, games, product packaging, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity, i.e. giving organizations a visual 'brand'. Car Design Brand Positioning support - 25%
Support the car design team through visual storytelling throughout their process Execute car design strategy presentations for communicating to MC and within MNAO Qualifications and Other Requirements:
Education (Minimum):
Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related discipline or equivalent Experience:
4+ years' experience in a graphic designer role, preferably in an automotive or branding agency 2+ years' experience in project management a plus Training/Certification:
N/A Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of skill and accuracy in Creative Cloud graphic applications, as well as Office 365 tools, Figma, and at least one collaboration tool such as Miro or Bluescape. A sound technical understanding that will enable the smooth progress of a variety of projects from concept to delivery - Including but not limited to digital, web, video/film, animation, print, packaging, and photography Ability to work on multiple projects while providing
Timely status reports on self-performance Quality assurance of all creative deliverables Cost effective and on schedule work Strong knowledge of and proven experience in the creative development process around brand image creation
Expert ability to develop well-conceived innovative creative work that implements a brand image/strategy Excellent conceptual and problem-solving skills Excellent graphic design skills Traditional typographic understanding and experience essential Highly curious and knowledgeable about emerging design and branding trends Expert user of Adobe Creative Suite software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign Expert user of video/web/photography tools including but not limited to Adobe AfterEffects, Figma, Sketch, Chat GPT, Midjourney or equivalent & video editing and modeling tools Fluent in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and social media development software Excellent communication (English grammar/spelling), planning, time-management and follow-through skills Ability to communicate effectively with creative and project management staff, engendering leadership, trust and respect
Travel:
May be required 1 - 4 times per year
#LI-Remote
We support Remote work in the following states:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Pay Range: $74,400.00-$107,850.00 Salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Learn more about MNAO's comprehensive benefits package here
Major Areas of Responsibility (MAR):
Support Co-Creation activities - 50% Serve as the graphic design resource for all brand and product co-creation activities Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the brand, product and business strategy Design business assets that visualize key elements of brand and product that are engaging and enriching Provide salient feedback in the areas of digital design, app and web development, video, motion and animation across all pertinent MNAO creative projects. Contribute thoughtful feedback for appropriate UI/UX, assets and brand references where needed. Integral to the process of helping others, deeply understand and love the brand Graphic Design for brand touchpoints - 25%
Create graphic design solutions that have high visual impact and meet the project brief's objectives. Develop graphic design and concepts for a variety of formats, including but not limited to websites, digital interface design, apps, motion graphics, animation, ad banners, digital books and e-zines, posters, games, product packaging, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity, i.e. giving organizations a visual 'brand'. Car Design Brand Positioning support - 25%
Support the car design team through visual storytelling throughout their process Execute car design strategy presentations for communicating to MC and within MNAO Qualifications and Other Requirements:
Education (Minimum):
Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related discipline or equivalent Experience:
4+ years' experience in a graphic designer role, preferably in an automotive or branding agency 2+ years' experience in project management a plus Training/Certification:
N/A Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of skill and accuracy in Creative Cloud graphic applications, as well as Office 365 tools, Figma, and at least one collaboration tool such as Miro or Bluescape. A sound technical understanding that will enable the smooth progress of a variety of projects from concept to delivery - Including but not limited to digital, web, video/film, animation, print, packaging, and photography Ability to work on multiple projects while providing
Timely status reports on self-performance Quality assurance of all creative deliverables Cost effective and on schedule work Strong knowledge of and proven experience in the creative development process around brand image creation
Expert ability to develop well-conceived innovative creative work that implements a brand image/strategy Excellent conceptual and problem-solving skills Excellent graphic design skills Traditional typographic understanding and experience essential Highly curious and knowledgeable about emerging design and branding trends Expert user of Adobe Creative Suite software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign Expert user of video/web/photography tools including but not limited to Adobe AfterEffects, Figma, Sketch, Chat GPT, Midjourney or equivalent & video editing and modeling tools Fluent in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and social media development software Excellent communication (English grammar/spelling), planning, time-management and follow-through skills Ability to communicate effectively with creative and project management staff, engendering leadership, trust and respect
Travel:
May be required 1 - 4 times per year
#LI-Remote
We support Remote work in the following states:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Pay Range: $74,400.00-$107,850.00 Salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Learn more about MNAO's comprehensive benefits package here