Graphic Designer - Phoenix, AZ, United States - BuildSubmarines

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    Graphic Designer

    Summary:
    This role designs, creates, and oversees art projects in support of the company's marketing objectives. Responsible for the overall quality of creative projects including product packaging, catalogs, advertising, brochures, websites, video, and e-newsletters.

    Requires good project management skills, a solid understanding of the printing process, and a high level of knowledge of design tools, such as Adobe InDesign.

    Needs a strong understanding of Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and a willingness to learn new technologies. must have good time management skills to meet deadlines and excellent collaboration skills.

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

    Translate marketing objectives into creative strategiesConcept complex collateral and marketing projects considering objectives, cost, brand standards, communications goals and design principles to deliver strategic solutions
    Ensures adherence to brand guidelines and consistency of design, establishing brand standards when needed
    Conceive of projects as campaigns across various media

    Manage creative projects from concept to completionDetermines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and arranges layout based on knowledge of design principles and aesthetic design concepts
    Manage multiple projects, short timelines, and requests for revisions without losing sight of priorities.
    Responsible for the development of product packaging
    Develops iconography, logos and other graphics
    Assist in the development of processes and policies to increase efficiency and save costs
    Update and maintain digital photography, brand, and project files


    Use current graphic design software, Product Information Management and Digital Asset Management to optimize artwork and improve efficiencyHands-on skills should include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

    Also desirable would be experience on Agility PIM, Oracle DAM, and familiarity with Adobe AEM or other web publishing/programming tools

    Familiar with the concept of a PIM system and how it can be used for validating Product information in Marketing Materials.

    Experience with Agility PIM or similar PIM is a plus
    Experience with email or HTML programs

    Responsible for visual execution of corporate communications
    Support a collaborative environment that encourages teamwork and flexibility.
    Stay abreast of new ideas and technology to improve our impact
    Develop visually innovative solutions to marketing and sales challenges

    Note:
    This position requires both independent judgment of artistic design and the ability to positively implement direction from others.


    Travel and attendance at company functions including trade shows, exhibits, and industry seminars is sometimes required at the company's discretion.

    Conform with the organizations ISO 9001 & 14001 requirements.

    Other duties may be assigned.

    Education and/or Experience:

    Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or some formal coursework with at least three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
    Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go.

    With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world.

    Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access.

    As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds.

    We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities.

    Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.


    As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.