Marketing Graphic Designer- On-site position

Description

85 years in Business.  Family owned to Employee Owned.  

Come be a shareholder and work at Vance Outdoors!

Monday - Friday, 1st Shift

Background Check and Drug Screen required

 Some benefits our employees receive- 

• Medical/Dental/Vision and supplemental benefits for full-time employees
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• 401k with match
• ESOP retirement plan
• Employee Discounts
• Range time and free classes at the Obetz training center
• Volunteer opportunities and fun wellness challenges

VANCE OUTDOORS INC.

TITLE: Graphic Designer

Reports To: Marketing Manager

Job Overview

• We are seeking a talented and detail-driven Graphic Designer to join our team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing our visual brand, producing creative assets for various channels, and enhancing our overall brand strategy. This role is perfect for someone passionate about graphic design who wants to gain hands-on experience with a wide range of creative projects and directly shape our brand’s visual appeal.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and produce high-quality visual content for both print and digital platforms, including social media images, website graphics, brochures, and advertisements.
• Partner with the marketing team to brainstorm and develop creative concepts and campaigns that reflect the company’s brand and business objectives.
• Assist in designing and formatting marketing collateral such as presentations, email templates, newsletters, point of sale and more.
• Create and refine design drafts, storyboards, and prototypes for internal review and feedback.
• Liaise with external vendors and buyers to prepare files for printing, ensuring that all designs meet brand guidelines and production standards.
• Stay current with design trends and conduct research to inspire and inform creative projects.
• Utilize design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) to produce visually appealing and professional content.
• Help establish and maintain brand guidelines, ensuring all visual elements are consistent across various channels.
• Aid in planning and coordinating visual aspects of promotional events to maintain brand coherence.
• Provide support to the marketing and design teams as required, including organizing design resources and managing workflow tasks.

Skills

• Proficiency in using design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Keen attention to detail and a strong sense of design principles, including layout, color theory, and typography.
• Understanding of branding concepts and the ability to translate them effectively across multiple marketing touchpoints.
• Basic knowledge of web design principles, including HTML, CSS, and experience with content management systems (CMS) like WordPress.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, working both independently and within a collaborative team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey design concepts clearly.
• Creative mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong portfolio that shows a range of creative abilities in graphic design, illustration, and visual communication.
• Previous experience in graphic design, marketing, or a related creative field.
• Proven experience designing for a variety of media, including print and digital formats.
• Knowledge of digital marketing principles, and experience in creating optimized designs for websites, social media, and email marketing.
• Familiarity with workflow and project management tools.
• Understanding of video editing and motion graphics software a bonus.

COMPETENCIES:

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Intellectual

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management - Communicates changes and progress.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Leadership

• Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
• Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Organization

• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment- free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others
• upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Self-management

• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety And Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of: Microsoft Suite, Design Software, CRM Software, Point of Service Systems; Internet Software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.