Creative Content Designer

Description This position is primarily responsible for media gathering (photography and video) as well as producing the media gathered into usable marketing and advertising content.

This position is primarily focused on content curation for Marketing and Advertising efforts in coordination with mk Management. You will be trained on technical product areas of focus, the manufacturing industry, as well as mk internal processes in order to produce a quality and comprehensive media product to support company and marketing initiatives.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Generation of print and digital advertisements in a timely manner based on collaborated priorities and timelines
• Creates and produces original graphic design for print publication, direct mail, advertising, and environmental design
• Provides original illustration art for print, web, and video productions
• Executes and collaborates on design assignments based on existing creative concepts, design briefs, and vision
• Work with internal departments and personnel to develop media gathering plan and strategies
• Schedule projects for media focus on the production / assembly floor
• Collect media daily of projects on the production floor, both video and photography
• Communicate directly and indirectly with both internal and external staff members, sales representatives, and customers
• Facilitate a seamless process flow from media schedule, to media gather, to content curation
• Computer skills should include experience with Microsoft products, Adobe Creative Cloud, and similar office system
• MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Light Room, etc.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment:

This job operates mainly in the office area. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, copiers, and scanners. Employee will also be trained to be proficient with various software packages the company utilizes. Employee occasionally must spend time on the shop floor around moving mechanical parts and loud noises.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to lift, carry and move a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Must be able to physically use various pieces of office equipment
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• Must be able to look at computer screens for long periods of time

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time exempt position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week, with additional hours as required.

Wage:

Annual wage range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 depending on experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. There is also a quarterly sales bonus program that applies to this position which is based on meeting company sales goals.

Health & Wellness:

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision health coverage, as well as 100% company-funded group life insurance and long-term disability protection. Employees can also customize their coverage with a suite of voluntary, employee-paid benefits, including pet insurance and supplemental health options.

Paid Time Off: 120 hours PTO, 7 paid holidays. Full PTO benefits inclusive of Connecticut Paid Sick Leave compliance

Retirement: 401(k) plan with a company match: 100% of the first 3% in eligible compensation deferred and 50% of the next 2% in eligible compensation deferred

Travel:

There is no travel required for this position.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Experience with semi-professional and or professional cameras and other media equipment
• Experience with professional social media content curation and coordination (B2B experience preferred)
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Follows branding guidelines, ensures branding consistency
• Attention to detail is crucial - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness without compromising creativity
• Self-motivated, completes tasks within the required timeframe
• Approaches others in a tactful manner
• Reacts well under pressure
• Accepts responsibility for own actions

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or related field
• Experience in Branding and Marketing
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite tools and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong portfolio of creative and professional design work
• Experience in website design and management is not required, but is preferred
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and or Contact Relationship Management (CRM) systems is not required, but is preferred
• Proficiency in HTML and CSS coding is not required, but is preferred