<p>Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm</p> <p>Hybrid work schedule with expectation to work at the Chester, CT facility 3 days a week.</p> <p>The Senior Graphic Designer functions as an internal creative service person to Whelen Engineering. This will include, but is not limited to concept development, layout design, PowerPoint presentation materials, product literature/brochures, trades show graphics/banners, Newsletters/Advisories and creative review & proofing, and other graphic related projects as assigned. He/she assures that execution of details is properly managed and completed on time and within budget. Senior Graphic Designer reports to The Creative Director.</p> <p>The Senior Graphic Designer is also responsible for support of web/digital services, social media and archiving all creative files/photos, along with maintaining the Brand Standards & Corporate Standards to ensure brand integrity and consistency.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Meets with Market Manager/Creative Director/Team to discuss business objectives and the requirements of each project </li><li>Develops concepts utilizing the appropriate media and style to meet objectives </li><li>Participates in brainstorming and conceptualizing meetings as needed </li><li>Utilizes creative thinking to produce new ideas and effective design solutions from concept to completion </li><li>Understands and executes the basics of good layout and design principles as it relates to arrangement, space, size, type, style and related aesthetics </li><li>Assists with photo shoots and image editing, as well as digital renderings </li><li>Presents finalized ideas and concepts to Market Manager/Creative Director/Team </li><li>Ensures consistency with brand standards where applicable </li><li>Ability to be hands-on and produce physical mock-ups of artwork when necessary </li><li>Proofread all projects to ensure accurate and high-quality work </li><li>Maintains clean and orderly files with ability to develop press-ready artwork </li><li>Has a sound understanding of digital asset management and archives accordingly </li><li>Manages multiple projects, estimates time required to complete projects and notifies team of potential scheduling conflicts </li><li>Works with Junior Graphic designers, social media, and web designers to ensure the design is up to our standards </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Bachelors degree in Graphic Design or related experience </li><li>5-7 years of hands-on experience using computer-based design and digital media programs in a creative team environment </li><li>Proficient with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign </li><li>Proficient with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel </li><li>Knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Figma is a plus </li><li>Creativity and problem-solving skills are a must, along with a willingness to learn </li><li>Conceptual thinker with solid design and execution capabilities </li><li>Good interpersonal and communications skills, capable of working with all levels of personnel </li><li>Strong organizational skills in order to manage multiple projects simultaneously </li><li>Able to focus with a keen attention to detail </li><li>Knowledge of the Widen DAM system a plus </li><li>Knowledge of development of Tik Tok videos a plus </li></ul> <p>All Employees Shall:</p> <ul> <li>Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements </li><li>Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards </li><li>Attend scheduled EH&S training program </li><li>Actively support the organization's efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans </li><li>Recommend improved EH&S practices. </li></ul> <p>Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.</p> <p>The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen's "Employee Handbook."</p> <p>Whelen Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.</p> <p>This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.</p>