Graphic Design Specialist

Fort Wayne Metals brings together creative work and real business impact by supporting visual communication across print, digital, and multimedia channels. As a Graphic Design Specialist on-site in Fort Wayne, IN , you will partner with the Marketing Communications team to build brand-consistent materials, from advertising and social content to motion graphics and photo/video support.

What you’ll do

Collaborate with the Marketing Communications team to develop creative concepts and visual solutions aligned to marketing and business objectives.

Design, produce, and maintain graphic content for print and digital advertising, social media, trade show exhibits, and product promotions for Fort Wayne Metals and affiliated companies.

Maintain consistent application of brand standards across all communication channels, including ongoing brand development.

Create icons, illustrations, infographics, and other visual assets for both digital and traditional media.

Work with internal teams, including Product Management, Engineering, Research & Development, and other business functions, to develop customer-focused, commercially effective materials for internal and external audiences.

Produce basic motion graphics and animations for digital communication channels.

Support and, when appropriate, lead photography and videography initiatives, including planning, execution, and post-production.

Handle photography, image editing, and retouching as needed to support marketing and corporate communication goals.

Provide visual design guidance to the Corporate Communications team and review external agency or vendor work to ensure brand alignment and quality.

Stay current with design trends, technologies, and best practices, and recommend improvements when appropriate.

Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

What you’ll bring

Required: Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in Visual Communication and Design or other related field.

Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe AfterEffects).

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Design knowledge that applies to the limitations of the Internet and digital media.

Familiarity with and ability to follow industry standards, practices, and procedures.

Strong knowledge of common printing processes.

High degree of creativity and strong design sense.

Ability to work with limited supervision and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to collaborate, incorporate constructive feedback, and communicate effectively with team members and clients.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred: video production and editing skills; photography skills.

Tools you’ll use

Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe AfterEffects

Microsoft Office

Benefits and support

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options

Parkview Wellness Coach

4 onsite gym locations, plus discounts for regional gym facilities

5 sessions of counseling available to you and all members of your immediate household at no cost

Qualify for Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay on your first day of employment

Epic Events

Employee Resource Group

Grow Your Career opportunities to continue your development and growth

Regular and constructive feedback from your manager and peers

Annual Profit Sharing & 401k matching (when you contribute 7%, they contribute 3.5%)

Quarterly Bonus (discretionary bonuses each quarter based on company performance)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-provided 1:1 financial guidance, education, and tools

Working conditions

Fast-paced office environment

40 hours per week

Overtime may sometimes be necessary

Majority of time spent working at desk/computer

Important notice
This position may require access to controlled technology or technical data. The applicant must be a candidate for export licensing and willing to participate in export licensing, if required.

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