DesignX Community is hiring: Designer in Kalamazoo

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid and Sharpie, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Summary :

The Designer is an idea-driven conceptual thinker who excels at translating design strategy into creative solutions for cohesive experiences in the omni-channel space across the diverse portfolio of Newell Brands. Expertise includes : content across direct and indirect eCommerce sites, packaging, POP, brand identity, merchandising & collateral. Our designers are empowered to research new ideas, generate sketches, visualize concepts and communicate clear design intent through compelling design solutions. This role has the unique ability to operate on a strategic level to develop world class graphic design that resonates with consumers / customers and builds lasting brand equity across our portfolio.

Responsibilities :

• Execute the visual articulation (style and tone) of brand strategy, initiatives, objectives and goals through best-in-class design solutions.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions with creative design team, in order to generate creative ideas.
• Effectively present creative concepts to internal teams, with thoughtful rationale.
• Maintain knowledge of creative marketing trends and best practices.
• Concept, design and execution of omni-channel assets for print and digital channels (including website and emails with a mobile-first lens).
• Evaluate provided creative briefs to ensure information is understood and actionable prior to executing design work.
• Execute and apply brand style guide elements, including logo, product branding, typography, packaging, photography and activation materials, ensuring consistency with brand positioning.
• Prepare final assets according to specific print production guidelines at high levels of accuracy, efficiency and replication.
• Direct and lead brand and product photo and video shoots (direction, storyboards) with consult of Manager, Creative.
• Collaborate with peers to share best design practices across the organization. Work with copywriters, user experience experts to seamlessly create supporting graphics that will support different types product / content experiences.
• Make proactive recommendations to streamline & improve creative processes.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Qualifications :

Newell Brands (NASDAQ : NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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