Graphic Designer — St Charles, MO

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This is a hands-on creative production position requiring strong design skills, technical proficiency, creative judgment, and the ability to manage multiple projects from concept through final production.

The Graphic Designer supports a wide range of marketing initiatives, including advertising campaigns, product promotions, sales collateral, catalogs, website graphics, email marketing, social media, product photography, video editing, and motion graphics.

Working closely with the Director of Marketing and internal subject matter experts, the Graphic Designer translates established marketing strategies and messaging into compelling visual solutions that communicate product benefits, technical capabilities, and customer value.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, self-directed designer who combines strong creative thinking with hands-on production expertise, enjoys working across a diverse range of marketing projects, and consistently delivers high-quality work with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Graphic Design and Creative Development

• Develop original visual concepts, layouts, and creative solutions for marketing campaigns, advertising, product promotions, and corporate communications.

• Translate creative briefs, campaign objectives, and established messaging into effective visual communications.

• Independently execute design projects from initial concept through revisions, final artwork, and production.

• Apply strong typography, composition, visual hierarchy, color, and design principles to produce professional, engaging materials.

• Maintain and consistently apply yMD4X5 jMXXNzEjD2W'H brand standards across all marketing channels.

• Recommend creative approaches and alternative visual solutions that improve message clarity, visual impact, and audience engagement.

Print Design and Production

• Design and produce print advertisements, brochures, catalogs, product literature, technical publications, trade show graphics, posters, direct mail, packaging inserts, and other marketing collateral.

• Create and maintain reusable templates for print publications, presentations, and corporate communications.

• Prepare accurate, production-ready files in accordance with commercial printing and publication specifications.

• Manage prepress requirements, including image resolution, color management, bleeds, typography, and file preparation.

• Coordinate artwork delivery and production requirements with printers, publishers, and external vendors.

• Support catalog development, layout, updates, and production.

Digital Design and Marketing Content

• Design digital advertisements, website graphics, landing page visuals, ecommerce promotional assets, email marketing graphics, and social media content.

• Develop coordinated visual assets for integrated marketing campaigns across multiple platforms.

• Adapt creative materials to different digital formats, aspect ratios, resolutions, and platform specifications.

• Create graphics supporting product launches, training programs, webinars, technical education, and sales initiatives.

• Produce visually consistent campaign materials that maintain brand recognition across print and digital applications.

Motion Graphics and Video Production

• Create motion graphics, animated advertisements, GIFs, and short-form promotional content for digital marketing campaigns, social media, websites, and presentations.

• Apply working knowledge of animation techniques, transitions, typography, and visual effects to enhance marketing communications.

• Edit and assemble existing video footage, incorporating titles, graphics, transitions, captions, and other visual elements.

• Adapt and optimize motion graphics and video content for various digital platforms, formats, and specifications.

• Collaborate with Marketing leadership to develop motion-based creative that supports established campaign messaging and objectives.

Photography and Image Production

• Perform professional image editing, retouching, color correction, background removal, compositing, and image manipulation for print and digital marketing materials.

• Prepare and optimize product photography and other visual assets for advertisements, catalogs, websites, ecommerce, and promotional campaigns.

• Create realistic image compositions and visual treatments that support marketing concepts while maintaining accurate product representation.

• Photograph products, equipment, facilities, employees, and company events as needed using basic digital photography techniques.

• Organize and maintain photographic assets and edited images for efficient retrieval and reuse.

Project Management and Collaboration

• Independently manage multiple concurrent creative assignments while meeting established priorities and production deadlines.

• Collaborate with Marketing leadership, Sales, technical subject matter experts, and other departments to develop accurate and effective creative materials.

• Interpret project requirements, ask appropriate questions, and proactively identify potential production or creative issues.

• Present creative concepts, explain design recommendations, and incorporate feedback efficiently.

• Maintain high standards of accuracy, consistency, and quality throughout the design and production process.

• Organize and maintain working files, final artwork, templates, and digital assets using established file management procedures.

• Coordinate delivery of advertisements and marketing materials to publications, international distributors, media partners, and outside vendors.

• Support internal communications, employee publications, presentations, and other company initiatives as assigned.

Creative Technology and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain proficiency in current graphic design, photo editing, motion graphics, and video production applications.

• Utilize AI-assisted creative tools where appropriate to support concept development, image production, and workflow efficiency while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and brand standards.

• Stay current with relevant creative technologies, design trends, digital formats, and production techniques.

• Identify opportunities to improve creative quality, production efficiency, and asset management.

(This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned.)

Qualifications

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Technical Proficiency

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

• Advanced photo editing, retouching, compositing, color correction, and image manipulation skills.

• Strong understanding of typography, layout, composition, visual hierarchy, color theory, and brand consistency.

• Demonstrated experience developing professional print and digital marketing materials.

• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects or comparable motion graphics software, including the creation of animated digital advertisements and promotional content.

• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro or comparable video editing software.

• Experience preparing production-ready artwork for commercial printing and digital publication.

• Familiarity with digital advertising formats, social media specifications, and multimedia production requirements.

• Basic digital photography skills, including product and event photography.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint.

• Experience working in a Mac-based creative production environment.

• Strong file organization, digital asset management, and production workflow skills.

• Professional Competencies

• Ability to work independently and manage creative assignments from concept through completion.

• Strong creative judgment and the ability to develop original visual solutions rather than relying exclusively on supplied layouts or templates.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, polished, production-ready materials.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain quality under changing project requirements.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to interpret technical information and communicate it through clear, effective visual design.

• Willingness to accept feedback, revise creative work, and contribute alternative design approaches.

• Self-motivation, accountability, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Required

• Minimum of 5 years of professional graphic design experience in a marketing, advertising, corporate communications, or comparable commercial design environment.

• Demonstrated professional experience producing both print and digital marketing materials.

• Working experience creating basic motion graphics, animated advertisements, and editing short-form video content.

• Experience managing multiple design projects from concept through final production.

• A professional portfolio demonstrating strong creative judgment, technical execution, and versatility across print and digital design, including examples of professional image editing and retouching, motion graphics, and video editing.

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience and a strong portfolio will be considered.

• Experience in business-to-business marketing, manufacturing, industrial products, or other technically oriented industries.

• Experience using AI-assisted creative tools in professional design workflows.

• Experience working as an in-house designer supporting multiple departments and simultaneous marketing initiatives.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Successful Performance In This Position Requires

• Creative Quality: Consistently producing original, professional, visually compelling materials that effectively communicate established marketing messages.

• Independent Execution: Completing routine and moderately complex creative assignments with minimal supervision, from concept development through final production.

• Technical Versatility: Demonstrating advanced proficiency in print and digital design and image editing, with working knowledge of motion graphics and video production.

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Delivering complete, technically accurate, production-ready materials with minimal avoidable errors or rework.

• Timeliness and Productivity: Managing multiple assignments efficiently, meeting agreed-upon deadlines, and adapting to changing priorities.

• Brand Consistency: Maintaining yMD4X5 jMXXNzEjD2W'H visual identity and established brand standards across all marketing materials.

• Creative Initiative: Proactively recommending visual improvements, developing alternative concepts, and contributing creative solutions that strengthen marketing communications.

• Collaboration and Accountability: Communicating effectively, incorporating feedback, taking ownership of assigned projects, and supporting departmental objectives.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform computer-based design and production work for extended periods.

• Ability to sit or stand at a workstation for prolonged periods, with appropriate breaks.

• Ability to move throughout office, production, and facility environments for photography and project-related activities.

• Ability to lift and carry lightweight photography equipment, samples, and related materials, generally weighing approximately 1-10 pounds.

• Ability to bend, kneel, stand, or walk as reasonably required to complete assigned tasks.

CAREER PATH OPPORTUNITIES

• Art Director

• Creative Director

• Other specialized creative or Marketing leadership positions based on organizational needs.