Salina, KS • Full-Time • Bachelor's Degree Required
Great Plains Ag, a division of Great Plains Manufacturing, is seeking a dynamic Graphic Designer to create and produce visually-appealing graphics to support a variety of marketing initiatives and strategies. The Graphic Designer reports to the Ag Division Marketing Manager.
This is an on-site position in Salina, Kansas. General hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 5:00, with occasional overtime and travel, as necessary.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Exhibit a mastery of design software and technologies to create engaging marketing content that is visually appealing and on-brand, including fliers, brochures, and catalogs; illustrations; logos; posters; print and digital advertising; social media content; point of purchase displays; tradeshow graphics; direct mail pieces; videos and website graphics; product decals; and other brand assets.
Assist with photography and video shoots in studio and on location.
Video production and editing.
Assist in updating and maintaining the Great Plains Ag Division and Corporate websites.
Prioritize and manage work flow to ensure that assigned tasks are completed as requested and within set deadlines.
Contribute to team efforts through active participation in meetings, creative sessions, events, and discussions.
Demonstrate a solid knowledge of design and visual principles to select and recommend appropriate colors, fonts, and layouts for each project and media type.
Amend designs as needed after feedback.
Select, supervise, and obtain cost estimates from outside vendors such as photographers, illustrators, paper suppliers, or printers.
Generate clear and thorough purchase orders for outside vendors so materials are produced accurately, within budget, and on time.
Prepare final layout for printer or outside vendor and check proofs to ensure the quality of the final product.
Maintain image resource files.
Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Expert knowledge of design software and technologies, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier Pro, and 3D modeling. Knowledge of Creo or a similar rendering program is a plus.
Excellent command of graphic design/layout and production skills.
Ability to prioritize, problem-solve and handle competing initiatives simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
Capacity for follow-through and task completion.
Ability to perform under pressure and be flexible with disruptions throughout the workday.
Agriculture experience is highly recommended.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Graphic Design or similar from four-year college or university and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One to two years of design experience, working at an agency or in-house creative department.
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