Graphic Designer

Founded in 1++5, National Products began supplying the world with our industry leading RAM Mounting Systems. Relied on by the world’s most rugged industries, we serve motorcycle riders, kayak fishermen, police, farmers, pilots, extreme sports enthusiasts and others with mounting solutions for high vibration environments. We manufacture mounts for action cameras, tablets, phones, and other displays across nearly every mobile market. Made in the USA, we are proud to offer a lifetime warranty on most products.

Job Summary

The ideal Graphic Designer candidate will have experience in both print and electronic media. We’re looking for someone who can take direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them seamlessly into images, layouts and other designs. Candidates should have a wide range of design capabilities and experience, with a solid background in visual communications, commercial art, print, digital, photography, branding, and typography. In this fast-paced work environment, the ideal Graphic Designer will be able to hit the ground running as soon as we bring on a new project. Candidates should be able to conceptualize, design and execute creative solutions that consistently and clearly communicate the company's brand identity, positioning and messaging through all brand touch points (including print, web, email, social media, events, B2B and B2C marketing collateral, internal marketing and packaging, etc.).

Responsibilities:

Responsible for graphic design, seeing all projects through from concept, design, production, completion, and delivery
Conceptualizes and produces graphics for all types of print and digital marketing, including product packaging, catalogs, and flyers
Presents design work at various stages to stakeholders for review and final approval
Works closely and collaboratively with the Marketing team on all creative projects, following the company’s brand guidelines
Interacts with Copywriter to develop creative concepts and executions
Works closely with Marketing Coordinator to keep all projects on track, utilizing project management software to monitor project progress/completion/concerns
Interprets company design needs and develops concepts to suit specific guidelines while working within budget constraints
Attention to detail demonstrated by closely reviewing and using design checklists
Illustrates concepts and obtains approval by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts
Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art
Stays on the cutting edge of what’s new in design, identifying opportunities to implement and experimenting with applying new methods and concepts
Knows when to be flexible and adjusts to effectively respond to changes
Completion of other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:

Exhibits critical thinking by working through details of a problem to reach a solution
Uses appropriate communication methods, keeping stakeholders adequately informed
Takes no-excuses approach to making things happen, taking personal accountability for actions, results and time management
Meets personal commitments and deadlines, tracking progress towards achieving results
Seeks win-win solutions and manages conflict while fostering respect
Exhibits honesty, tact and consideration towards others
Highly responsive to requests by peers, customers and leaders
Strong organization and problem solving skills with the ability to manage and execute multiple projects
Professional, positive attitude with a strong work ethic and willingness to observe and learn
Takes direction well and is able to excel in a highly collaborative work environment
Ensures all work consistently meets established brand standards and guidelines

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in branding, print and web design, working within an in-house creative department or other creative team environment
Highly proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Microsoft Office
Advanced understanding of print design best practices: utilizing a grid-system for layout, typography, design hierarchy, designing with gutters, bleed, and margins
Experience designing all types of print collateral and product packaging
Experience with Keyshot and JIRA a plus