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Graphic Designer - (HYBRID)

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ess) 🇺🇸 Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Hybrid Full-time Mid-level

The Graphic Designer will create a wide range of creative assets for various internal and external initiatives and campaigns. They will collaborate with multiple stakeholders and ensure brand guidelines are applied consistently across communications materials.

Responsibilities

  • Design a wide range of creative assets on a variety of internal and external initiatives and campaigns
  • Be a go-to brand steward and expert in applying guidelines to various forms of internal and external communications materials and platforms
  • Learn and share best practices and encourage creativity with all marketing team members, staying abreast of and applying design trends
  • Ensure timely reviews and approvals before distribution of assigned projects
  • Initiate and contribute to creative brainstorming sessions
  • Work together with team to transform ideas into actionable deliverables, assets, and cohesive campaigns
  • Aid in developing brand style guides and style treatment boards for campaigns
  • Source materials and coordinate production with third-party vendors for standard print projects, direct mail, large-format printing, promotional materials, apparel, promotional items, trade show booths, and event assets
  • Collaborate with individuals across a variety of teams to develop creative solutions for our company, partners, and clients
  • Attend company events and represent the firm at industry events as needed
  • Coordinate with external agencies, freelancers, or production partners as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related discipline
  • 3+ years of graphic design experience
  • Approach design with passion, discipline, and a growth mindset
  • Absolute rockstar in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
  • Online portfolio of clever, campaign-worthy work

Key Skills

  • Graphic design
  • Visual communications
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Brand management
  • Marketing
  • Communications
  • Project management
  • Time management
  • Organisation
  • Attention to detail
  • Creativity
  • Problem-solving
  • Collaboration
  • Design trends
  • Brainstorming
  • Campaign development
  • Style guides
  • Production coordination
  • Vendor management
  • Event planning
  • Industry knowledge
  • Figma
  • Adobe PremierPro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • WordPress
  • Monday.com
  • Open Asset

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive package
  • Access to top-notch tech tools
  • Flex time
  • Industry-leading Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) and financial health education
  • Comprehensive health benefits and insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Casual and professional work environment
  • Paid training and continuing education
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Wellness program
  • Referral bonus program
  • Apprenticeship programs
  • Leadership and training programs

About Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ess)

We are proud to be one of the Midwest’s leading heavy civil infrastructure contractors. Consistently challenging the status quo, we push the boundaries of what’s possible. Our turnkey services provide best-in-class civil construction solutions, ensuring we exceed the needs of every project. No matter the scope, our experts are dedicated to delivering unmatched results. Proudly part of the 100% employee-owned ESS Companies, united in our mission to change lives through ownership while transforming communities across the country.

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