Graphic Designer

Job Title:                                         Graphic Designer

Title of Supervisor:                        Director, Creatives Services

Job Location:                                  Mooresville, NC

Company Website:                       www.greenworkstools.com

Company Summary:  

Greenworks Tools is the leader in battery-powered outdoor power tools for DIY consumers and landscaping professionals. The company distributes Greenworks branded and private label products, as well as products for an extensive network of Original Equipment Manufacturers. With a robust line of Greenworks branded products, including 24-volt, 40-volt, 60-volt, 80-volt, and commercial grade 82-volt battery-powered outdoor power equipment, a full line of corded equipment, and power tools, Greenworks offers the right tool for every job. Utilizing best-in-class technology, Greenworks tools deliver the power and performance of comparable gas-powered tools without the mess, fumes, aggravating pull cords, and noise associated with gas products. For more information, find us on the web at greenworkstools.com or greenworkscommercial.com

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Creative Services, the Graphic Designer will be in Mooresville, NC. This position within the Marketing Department is responsible for the implementation of design solutions that meet marketing strategies from concept to completion. The Graphic Designer will focus on the core responsibilities of a Graphic Designer, while having knowledge of brand, market trends, and innovation along with completing projects from conception to completion. The position will work with internal teams to develop design concepts for multiple design mediums and channels from retail, ecommerce to advertising and promotion. Required to manage digital assets including photography and assume project ownership as it relates to assigned projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize brand guidelines to ensure consistent and creative design and messaging to develop promotional marketing materials
• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on sound design and esthetic layout design principles
• Develops digital materials for PDP pages at key retailers
• Works on retailer advertising programs as assigned
• Develops in-store POP and collateral for effective brand presentation
• Collateral development for tradeshows and other marketing events
• Design and production of various marketing collaterals including catalogs, brochures, flyers, sell sheets, trade show banners and displays, signage, logos, labels for products, presentations, and photo manipulation, and other design and production initiatives
• Utilize project management system to drive and execute projects

Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in graphic design or related field
• 3-10 years design experience
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• Fundamental understanding of marketing and branding
• Proficient skills in creating and producing advertising for print, web and email
• Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Familiarity with a variety of online marketing concepts, best practices and procedures
• Capable of working from a developed concept and translating/ adapting that concept into other mediums such as print collateral, web pages, emails, etc.
• Basic knowledge of 3D construction and presentation is a plus
• Familiarity with online project management system a plus
• Knowledge of photography and video a plus
• Copywriting/proofreading skill a plus
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript a plus

Core Competencies

• Organized, reliable, detail-oriented and able to follow up on tasks
• Multi-tasker, capable of prioritizing, managing time efficiently and meeting deadlines
• Collaborates well with multiple teams
• Comfortable with technology and a fast learner
• Strong verbal and written communications skills

Compensation and Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k company match plan
• Paid sick, personal, and vacation time

Important Employment Requirement: Candidates selected for employment must successfully complete Greenworks' required pre-employment background check and drug screening. An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of these requirements in accordance with Company policy and applicable law.

Important Work Authorization Notice: Greenworks will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Greenworks is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.