Summary

Join a dynamic creative team developing marketing communications for a leading brand. TheGraphic Designeris responsible for design production (75%) and cohesive graphic design solutions (25%) across the Branch Migration Project – including but not limited to digital executions, social media image creation, print collateral, photography retouching, cropping and formatting. Informed by strict brand guidelines, you will help manage the visual identity of the Pella Family of Brands while creating work that unifies our PDSN network of sales branches.

Our ideal candidate is a team-spirited, skilled, and imaginative designer with an eye for detail and exceptional communication skills. You’ll work collaboratively with the creative and digital teams, media/advertising agency partners, distribution channel partners, Pella’s marketing department personnel and outside suppliers to develop original concepts that result in effective and compelling communication.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following:

Creative Production: Tailor design and digital layouts to various branch locations and regions in the US. Strong knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles and an ability to portray a high taste level in all communication arts.
Photo Retouching: apply light photo retouching principles to Pella-owned assets. Crop and resize photos for multiple digital platforms.
Ideate and work with the Art Director and Creative Director to bring the Pella brand to life in a clear and consistent manner in accordance with visual brand guidelines.
Create and develop designs and content across multiple mediums (printed collateral, social media, digital banners, web content, etc.) and tailor visuals for various segments and audiences.
Manage timelines and projects with an internal project management tool to meet appropriate deadlines.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand objectives, create content, and obtain approvals.
Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Detail oriented:An excellent eye for design is required and a thorough understanding of good layouts utilizing typography, photography, charts and graphs. Ability to come up with brand appropriate solutions with input from project stakeholders and Pella’s Creative Director. Te candidate is also self-motivated, well organized and flexible. Able to extract vital information from project briefs and branding guidelines and convert into brand appropriate solutions that uphold the look and feel of a modern design brand.

Communication & Project Management Skills:Manage timelines and projects to meet appropriate deadlines. Work with stakeholders to understand objectives and obtain approvals. Assist in the development and implementation of processes to improve content and creative development of all materials. Use internal project management tools to track projects.

QUALIFICATIONSTo 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or Advertising preferred; minimum two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Knowledge of how to design in Spanish is a plus.

COMPUTER SKILLSExcellent skill set in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Familiarity with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is helpful. Utilizing social media platforms like Instagram and Tik Tok and online design programs like Canva is a plus. Use of 3D design programs or video editing programs is also a plus.

QUALIFICATIONSTo 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENTThe 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 the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment. Post-offer background check and drug screen required. Pella participates in E- Verify. Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Pella Corporation provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment. Pella Corporation treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability, as each is protected under federal law. A number of states in which Pella operates have laws protecting classifications of Team Members not necessarily protected under federal law. Therefore, Pella also treats all persons equally, regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state law.