JOB DESCRIPTION



Job Title: Graphic Designer

Location: Fairborn, OH


Department: Rust-Oleum US Marketing


Reports To: Director, Creative Services


Direct Reports/Manages others: No


Hybrid Schedule: Our hybrid work environment includes two (2) remote days/week.



Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.

We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.



POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY (Briefly describe the overall purpose of this job.

Why does it exist and how does it contribute to the organization overall?)


Collaborates with all stakeholders to design and finalize content for traditional and digital projects including packaging, POP/POS, literature and other corporate, sales and marketing materials.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate and take direction from the Graphic Design Manager to effectively design original brand-consistent solutions for use in traditional and digital marketing.
  
  
• Interpret written and verbal direction from all stakeholders to revise existing graphic design artwork using best practices.
• Prepare files to meet publishing requirements for printing and social media channels.
• Support printing, mounting and trimming functions for all corporate, marketing and sales events.
• Maintain project files and assets as defined in the creative services guidelines.

• Bachelor of Arts degree - Graphic Design
• 3-6 years of experience using design techniques, tools, and principles to implement creative solutions for various corporate, marketing and sales materials.
• 3 years of experience preparing artwork for traditional and digital publications.

• Expert level experience using Adobe Creative Cloud for InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop in a Mac environment.
• Knowledge and implementation of best practices to produce consumer packaging, merchandising displays, digital content and corporate communication materials.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills and attention to details.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently on projects from start to finish.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Familiar with project management tools and time tracking.
• Exhibit understanding of the creative process and documentation and information sharing needs and protocols.
  
  
• Must be an active listener, a critical thinker and a problem solver.
• Strong communication skills through written and oral dialog.
  
  
• Possess customer service skills with a great attitude and a smile.
• Experience with wide format printing a plus.

• Estimated travel 5%