What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at Hunter Engineering Company?
Do you have a passion for print content? Were hiring a Graphic Designer for our companys headquarters in Bridgeton, Missouri. If you possess:
- 4 years of professional design experience
- Project planning and organization skills
- Knowledge of printing processes
Hunter could be a great fit for you! Family owned since 1946, Hunter Engineering is the global industry-leader in wheel alignment systems, wheel balancing systems, vehicle inspection systems, and more. Hunter equipment, made in America, is approved, and used by vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and dealers in over 130 countries. Hunter was named a 2024 finalist for Best Places to Work award by St. Louis Business Journal.
We are looking for a graphic designer specializing in print content to join the Design Team within our full-service marketing department. The right fit for us will be an excellent problem solver that can quickly adapt to the high-tech automotive equipment industry and leverage their past experiences to hit the ground running. They will have strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
What you will do:
- Conceptualize and design content for a variety of uses brochures, posters, packaging, fabricated displays, brand campaigns and photography.
- Take ideas from concept to visual execution through working with cross-functional teams using Adobe Creative Cloud software.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams of product managers, designers, copywriters, video producers, and IT/engineering groups to understand goals and requirements.
- Review and proofread designs to ensure accuracy, identify errors, and make necessary corrections before final printing.
- Prepare files for printing while ensuring accurate colors, resolutions, and file formats.
- Manage project timelines and workflow individually, within the team, and with external partners from start to finish ensuring deadlines are met.
- Manage information and task status within collaboration software Microsoft Office 365, project management software, etc.
- Maintain brand consistency across all designs and printed materials.
- Keep up to date with the latest design trends, techniques, and printing standards.
Additional Qualifications Include:
- 4 years of professional design experience in an in-house team or agency environment.
- Must be able to demonstrate project planning and organization skills.
- Proven experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.
- Knowledge of printing processes and production requirements.
- Ability to clearly present project ideas and concepts to stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Strong work ethic and personal accountability with ability to take constructive criticism and feedback.
- Ability to work cross-functional with all levels and teams of the organization.
- Strong focus on print media, but requires being well-versed in fundamentals of graphic design
To be considered, please include the following in a Cover Letter with Application:
- Provide a strong portfolio showing solutions to problems through effective design.
- Describe or share a project or campaign that you are proud to have worked on.
- Tell us a little bit about your problem-solving skills.
- How would you describe Hunter compared to our competitors?
- Tell us about a time that you had to have work done on a car, good or bad.
Hunter Fosters a Culture of:
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Appreciation & Recognition
- Advancement Opportunities
- Pay for Performance
Some Benefits and Perks Include:
- Industry Leading Healthcare
- Industry Leading Profit-Sharing Plan w/ Safe Harbor Contribution
- Generous Paid Time Away
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Parental Leave
- Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center
Our people come first as we aim for excellence. We value work/life balance and take pride in our culture of excellence, respect, innovation, teamwork, and service to others. Will you join us in our mission to align people and innovation to drive excellence?
