| Job Description : |
Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Graphic Designer – Apex, NC
We are currently seeking a full-time Graphic Designer to join our Creative Services team within our North American Hand Tools business in Apex, North Carolina. This candidate will have responsibilities to cover projects across multiple brands and channels. This candidate will work closely with marketing team members across the organization to create exciting creative materials to help grow our brands.
Key Responsibilities:
Design commercialization product launch materials including, but not limited to, product packaging, print ads, brochures, Point-of-Purchase, and trade show signage
Conceptualize and develop compelling graphic icons and info graphics to explain product features and benefits
Update and maintain product catalogs
Support growth initiatives with creative ideas and input as needed
Required Education and Experience:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field
Must have 5+ years of graphic design experience
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite in a Mac Environment: InDesign; Creative Cloud; Illustrator; and Photoshop software
Proficiency in of Microsoft Office including basic Word, Excel and Power Point skills
Experience with content management systems is a plus
Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and web development is a plus
Must be willing to travel within US and globally as needed. Expect 5-10% travel time
Portfolio showcasing designs skills is required
Core Competencies:
Strong typography, layout, and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to work on many projects at one time, while meeting established deadlines
Creative mindset with ability to brainstorm and collaborate within a creative team
Strong organizational skills – both in design and file management
Able to take minimal direction to initiate and execute projects
Excellent proofing skills and attention to detail
Ability to be self-sufficient and find solutions to design challenges
Keep up to date on marketing trends, brand strategy, and innovation
Have a solid understanding of prepress techniques including working with die-lines and various packaging structures
Have a solid understanding of CMYK and spot color print process. Ability to prepare digital files for print supplier
At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite – we help build the future.
ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 1800’s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.
As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.
Our six core values – Customers Come First, Integrity in All We Do, Continuous Improvement, Innovation for Growth, Passion to Succeed and Best Talent, One Team – drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become reality, join us and say #WeBuildATG! |
