Senior Graphic Designer — Wylie, TX

• Location: Wylie, TX 75098 (On-site, 5 days/week, Not Remote Position)

• Employment type: Full-time

• Level: Senior, individual contributor

• Reports to: Marketing Director

Do you want your design work in the hands of firefighters, police officers and industrial crews around the world? 8DGBj z6uWzJH8 (sgh), maker of Nightstick safety lighting, is hiring a Senior Graphic Designer to own the look of our brand across print, digital, packaging and trade show.

About 8DGBj z6uWzJH8, rXu. (sgh)

sgh designs and builds professional-grade safety lighting tools used every day by first responders and on the front lines within the fire service, law enforcement, and industrial environments including those operating in hazardous-locations. Life Depends on Light, and Nightstick answers the call as the go-to portable lighting brand in which their safety depends on, each and every day. From our headquarters in Wylie, Texas, sgh supports a network of distributors spanning 70+ countries world-wide.

About the Role

As our Senior Graphic Designer, you will lead projects from first concept to final, production-ready files and set the visual standard for the team. You will create original illustrations, design packaging and catalogs, build trade show booths, and produce social and video content. You will also use generative AI tools to work faster without lowering the bar.

What You'll Do

• Lead design projects end to end: creative brief, concepts, revisions, production-ready files and handoff to print or web.

• Create original illustrations, icons and graphics that give the Nightstick brand a distinct visual voice.

• Design marketing materials, including digital ads, social media content, email graphics, presentations, packaging, product catalogs and trade show assets.

• Own and evolve the brand guidelines and keep every piece consistent with them.

• Use generative AI tools (such as Adobe Firefly, Midjourney or similar) to speed up ideation, mockups and image editing, with sound judgment on quality, ethics and licensing.

• Partner with marketing, product and sales teams to turn business goals into clear visual concepts.

• Present work to stakeholders, explain design choices and incorporate feedback.

• Manage multiple projects at once, prioritize well and meet deadlines.

• Build efficient workflows and design templates.

• Prepare files to correct specifications for print vendors and digital platforms.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of professional graphic design experience, in-house or at an agency.

• Expert skill in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), plus working knowledge of Acrobat, After Effects and/or Premiere Pro.

• Strong illustration skills, both digital and hand-drawn, with a range of styles shown in your portfolio.

• Hands-on experience using AI design tools (Adobe Firefly, Generative Fill, Midjourney, ChatGPT or similar) in real production work.

• Excellent command of typography, layout, color theory and composition.

• Solid knowledge of print production (CMYK, bleeds, die lines, paper stocks) and digital specs (RGB, file formats, resolution, social media sizes).

• Video editing and motion graphics skills (Premiere Pro, After Effects or similar) for social, web and presentation content.

• Packaging design experience, including die lines, structural layouts, regulatory copy placement and press-ready files.

• Trade show design experience: booth graphics, banners, backdrops, signage and large-format print files.

• A portfolio that shows senior-level concept work, polish and range.

• Clear communicator who takes feedback well and can defend design decisions.

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Arts or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have

• Copywriting skills: headlines, taglines, product descriptions and social captions that pair well with your visuals.

• Ability to write and edit clear marketing copy and catch errors in proofs.

• Experience with FIGMA or other UI/web design tools.

• Product photography or photo art direction.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• 401(k) with company match

• Up-to-date software, hardware and AI tool subscriptions

• Budget for training, conferences and professional growth

• On-site role at our Wylie, TX headquarters