In-House Graphic Designer (Technical)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Interface Inc. is a family-owned, woman-owned, technology manufacturing company located in Scottsdale, Arizona. And, while we may be family-owned, our reach and influence is global as the preeminent supplier to Fortune 100 companies worldwide. We are the trusted leader in force measurement solutions, designing, manufacturing, and guaranteeing the highest performance load cells, torque transducers, multi-axis sensors, and related instrumentation available. Our engineers provide in-stock and custom solutions to the aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, medical, and material testing industries — measuring from grams to millions of pounds, in hundreds of configurations. When the world’s most respected companies need to perform static and fatigue tests on their products, they call on Interface Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION

If you are or have been a production designer/artist but want to make the jump into art direction with a growing company, we are interested in talking with you!

The In-House Graphic Designer is an interactive team player who will collaborate with our corporate teams, interpret our internal and go-to-market needs, and 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 but not limited to the following media; website, e-commerce, email, video, social media, events, B2B marketing collateral, packaging, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for art direction and graphic design, seeing all projects through from concept, design, production, to completion and delivery based on internal specifications, needs, and brand image, style, and voice.
• Utilize current graphic design technology and software applications to produce graphics and illustrations for use in print and digital marketing communications, technical publications, websites, and other visual communications media.
• Brand assets and identity.
• Product illustrations, technical specification sheets, brochures, and catalogs.
• Exhibition and trade show design and imagery.
• Product packaging.
• Website design layout, images, and content, * Takes direction well and able to excel in a highly collaborative work environment, presenting work products, and proactively seek feedback from appropriate team members in order to amend designs and gain final approvals.
• Act as guardian of the brand, upholding standards, consistency, and continuity with active input into its evolution.
• Create, organize, and maintain files for all creative assets and resources.
• Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced designer(s).
• Maintain and grow current knowledge of relevant technology and trends.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Independent, self-motivated, goal and solution-oriented individual with a strong work ethic who is passionate about visual design and marketing.
• Proven background in and strong understanding of graphic design with a relevant portfolio (required during interview) that demonstrates a strong sense of color theory and typography, visual communications and messaging, and commercial art applied to brand marketing campaigns in various mediums.
• Advanced skills, proficiency, and up-to-date knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat), web design (WordPress, UI, HTML, and CSS), print process, specifications, and production, and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Strategic, versatile, and creative thinker with strong concept development, problem-solving, organization, presentation, listening and communication skills and an extreme attention to detail
• Equally comfortable thinking on the screen as on the sketch pad, with the capacity to turn visualizations into comprehensive designs concepts and explain the decisions behind the work.
• Ability to prioritize workflows, and multi-task and shift gears within a fast-paced environment while managing and executing multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently to achieve deadline driven creative concepting, design, and production goals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position.

This position is full-time, exempt and is eligible for benefits including medical, dental and 401(k). We are a drug and alcohol free work place, pre-employment screening is required.

Job Type: Full-Time

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design

Required Experience: Minimum 3-5 years graphic design experience required.

Relocation: Not available, local candidate only.

EOE M/F/D/V

Key words: Graphics, design, marketing, creative, digital, web, brand, Adobe, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, editing, conceptual

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Graphic Design: 3 years