Junior Graphic Designer

Job Summary

We are a growing company, currently seeking dedicated, adaptable individuals to join Grimco. Grimco is a national wholesale sign supply manufacturer and distributor that has been around for over 145 years with 50+ locations in the United States, 8 in Canada, and recent expansion into the United Kingdom. The Junior Graphic Designer will primarily focus on supporting the creative direction of our marketing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of both print and digital media, intermediate knowledge of marketing campaigns from conception to deployment, and the ability to take written and verbal directions and convert them into images, layouts, and fully developed designs.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Scale and rebrand print materials including spec sheets, direct mailers, flyers, etc.
• Scale and rebrand digital graphics, display ads, social graphics, email and web for marketing campaigns and event-specific promotions for all Grimco Brands.
• Any other design and creative tasks needed depending on demand.
• Maintain brand guidelines in all assets.
• Ability to work with the marketing team to communicate the stakeholder’s needs and messages.
• Stay up to date on marketing trends, best practices, and methods.
• Welcome input and constructive ideas.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a creative field.
• Previous experience in agency graphic design is a plus.
• Completed Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university.
• Experience utilizing Adobe Creative Cloud, mainly involving: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of Google Web Designer, Adobe Express, Canva, or Figma.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to create new and innovative solutions.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced multi-priority environment.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and organize job responsibilities and priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong desire to learn and grow within a Worldwide Brand.

Benefits

• Base Salary & Commission
• Employee is eligible to sign up for insurance policies (Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, Voluntary Life & Accident, Critical Illness)
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• High potential for growth
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual (PTO Rollover)
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Eligible for Employee Recognition Prizes
• Employee Referral Benefits
• Volunteer Time Off

Training & Development Sales Orientation – Chicago, IL

• Focused training time at our corporate headquarters in Sunset Hills, MO.
• Split between break-out session and hands-on learning environment.
• Full-time salary includes training period. Travel accommodations and expenses provided per Grimco National Travel Policy.

About Grimco

Grimco is a national wholesale sign supply manufacturer and distributor with over 50 locations across North America. We focus on distributing quality products and providing excellent service to the sign industry. Our offering of sign supplies includes traffic signs, blanks, substrates, boards, digital print media, wrap films, sign vinyl, application tape, banner material and supplies, sign frames, banner stands, LEDs and electrical accessories, grand format solvent/UV/latex printers, inks, software and more.

Why Work at Grimco?

• We’re excited to be in business for over 145 years! We are a growing company that continues to evolve in our industry.
• We foster employee development that is focused on tailoring employees career paths based on
• their talents, strengths, and interests.
• We promote from within – our strong performers become our strong leaders.
• We have a fantastic team throughout North America and are proud of our reputation of being
• the most informed and educated supplier in the industry.
• Our executives and managers are extremely accessible and work on the front lines of our
• business!

What Separates the Good from the Great at Grimco?

Those who are successful at Grimco demonstrate determination, competitive drive, and an eagerness to learn all facets of our company. They must have a strong desire to provide exceptional customer experiences, constantly prepare for future leadership and they are hungry to make an immediate impact on a stable, growing company. This is what we seek in our distribution teams!

Interested in hearing more? Check out our website https://connect.grimco.com/careers to learn where we came from, where we are today and where we are going tomorrow.

By completing this online application for employment, you certify that the information on this application is true and complete to the best of your knowledge. You understand that any misrepresentation or omission of fact in response to any inquiry made in this application may result in rejection of application or, if hired, dismissal whenever it is discovered. You authorize and release all parties from any liability or damage that may result from seeking, furnishing, or using such information. You understand and agree that, if hired, your employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of compensation, be terminated by Grimco, Inc. at any time, for any or no reason, with or without notice. You understand that no representation to the contrary is valid unless in writing, setting a definite term of employment, and signed by the company's CEO. You further understand and agree that any job offer is contingent upon your passing, to the company's satisfaction, a drug and/or alcohol test, criminal background check and other possible screenings. You understand that this application is active for 90 days only, and if you do not hear from the company but still wish to be considered for employment after 90 days, you will need to fill out a new application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Louis, MO 63127: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Graphic design: 1 year (Preferred)
• Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Preferred)
• Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person