Job Opening for Graphics Designer in Automotive Keys Group (Vernon Hills, IL)

Automotive Keys Group (AKG or the Company) is a Private Equity backed, high growth specialty automotive products business providing industry leading solutions to its customers throughout North America. AKG is a leading remanufacturer and distributor of replacement (aftermarket) automotive keyless entry remotes, other key replacements and related equipment. The Company sells into a variety of end markets through several sales channels and customer-facing brands. With a diverse set of supplier relationships, the Company provides a comprehensive product offering for over 95% of the vehicles on the road. With a winning company culture, AKG’s vision is to be the nation’s leading remanufacturer and distributor of replacement automotive keyless entry remotes and other key replacements selling through the various channels they support.

The Culture

AKG team members are highly motivated, take their work seriously, but have fun and don’t take themselves too seriously. Leaning on the Ideal Team Player Model, successful AKG team members share the following attributes:

Humble:

Low ego and not concerned with their status
Are self-aware and secure
Defines success collectively and puts the team over themselves

Hungry

Driven, self-motivated and hard-working
Go the extra mile
Do more than is required of the job

Smart

Have common sense about people
Actively listen to others, stays engaged in conversations and thinks before speaking
Shows empathy to others and adjusts behavior and style to fit a situation

Role Summary:

The Automotive Keys Group is looking for an accomplished Graphics Designer to support our expanding marketing communications needs. We are looking for a creative individual with a successful background in graphic design to help drive the brand communications experience across our portfolio of brands.

You will be responsible for creating best-in-class visual assets and attention getting marketing communications designed to drive awareness, lead generation and sales for both B2B and B2C audiences. You are comfortable with creating and adhering to brand standards to drive consistency in all of our communications.

To be successful in this role, you are someone who is super energized, and organized with the ability to manage a variety of projects simultaneously. Candidates must demonstrate high energy and passion and want to work in a fast paced, results oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Development and oversight of all brand guides and standards for each brand
Leads our overall in-house graphics capability supporting:
Trade shows
Sales collateral materials
Presentation support
Internal communications
Visual asset creation and management
Social media
Development of email marketing campaigns
Company-wide external communications support
Project based web design and advertising creative production
Assists marketing managers as needed

Required Skills:

Bachelor degree in marketing, fine arts or graphic design
5-7 years of hands-on graphic design experience within a multi-brand environment
Expert knowledge of InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Intermediate knowledge/skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

Preferred Skills:

Experience using Big Commerce and Klaviyo
Web Design experience
Copywriting experience

Qualifications:

Self-motivated with a high business acumen
Strong interpersonal, organizational and excellent documentation skills
Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Must submit portfolio

Comprehensive benefit package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time-Off, flexible work schedule and FREE Coffee

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future