General Purpose:

The Lead graphic designer will create compelling, brand-compliant marketing materials for the ForeverLawn family of brands, and its dealer network.

The successful candidate will be an organized, creative, experienced graphic designer with proven written and verbal communication skills. A self-motivated team player who takes pride in quality work, the graphic designer will manage a multitude of marketing tasks on time and within deadlines.

This individual will report to the Director of Marketing for guidance and direction, while being able to make autonomous decisions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop creative, compelling, brand-compliant marketing materials

• Communicate with dealers, partners, and internal team on a regular basis to provide guidance and creative services that will help them achieve their marketing goals. Provide courteous, timely replies and services.

• Research product and service offerings, and provide design concepts and execution for marketing materials

• Coordinate the services of outside printers, agencies, and other services providers

• Assist with new dealer onboarding process by creating marketing materials to assist in launching their new businesses

• Develop expert level knowledge of branding elements and provide branding information and guidelines to internal and external customers

• Manage projects and tasks while meeting deadlines

Qualifications and skills

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 the essential functions.

High integrity and character

• Ability to perform well in a team environment

• Strong organization and time management skills

• A strong work ethic and self-motivation

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Creative skills as evidenced by prior portfolio of graphic design projects

• Proficient in Mac desktop platforms, including font management and program setup

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

• Experience in Microsoft and Google file sharing programs

• Experience with product management application programs

Miscellaneous

• Devotes appropriate attention to ForeverLawn objectives as assigned, ensuring that such goals

are met or exceeded.

• Maintains a record of acceptable attendance and punctuality.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interactive Design, Art Direction, or equivalent experience

• 5 years of Creative Design experience preferred

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

Creative and interactive environment where collaboration is encouraged and expected.

Company Overview

ForeverLawn is a producer and distributer of premium synthetic grass products. We are headquartered in Louisville, OH and support our 90 independently owned dealerships throughout the United States and Canada. We provide our customers with uniquely designed synthetic grass solutions for applications ranging from lawns to playgrounds, golf greens and pet facilities to sports fields.

We have built our business on the Core Values of Integrity, Quality and Innovation and hold principles above profits. We see excellence in everything we do, including offering outstanding customer service in ever interaction. We have assembled a fun, engaging team and pride ourselves on helping others use their gifts and talents to capitalize on opportunities. We work hard, play hard and we like to win.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

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

Ability to Commute:

• Louisville, OH (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisville, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person