Graphic Design Associate

  • Full-time
  • Job Posting Date: 29-Apr-2024
  • Department: Marketing

Company Description

For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them! 

This is a hybrid position based in either the Kansas City, MO or Memphis, TN metropolitan areas. 

Job Description

BlueScope Buildings North America (BBNA) is actively searching for a dynamic Graphic Design Associate to make their mark across our esteemed portfolio of brands, including BBNA, Butler Manufacturing™, and Varco Pruden Buildings. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of our creative projects, collaborating closely with teams across editorial and design functions.

We're looking for someone with a knack for quickly understanding business needs and turning them into visually compelling solutions. Your role will involve crafting innovative content across digital and print mediums, ensuring consistency in brand expression and quality of work.

This position offers more than just a job—it's a chance to nurture your skills and creativity while making a real impact. Join us and unlock your potential in a vibrant, supportive environment where career development is encouraged and celebrated.

Responsibilities

  • Produce visually engaging graphics and designs for various digital and print materials, ensuring strict adherence to brand standards across all platforms. This includes websites, social media posts, brochures, infographics, design guides, and presentations.
  • Collaborate closely with marketing, human resources, and other cross-functional teams to conceptualize and execute creative projects that align with the brand's vision and objectives. This will include developing talent acquisition materials for HR, such as recruitment brochures, job fair materials, and social media graphics to attract top talent.
  • Create and maintain design assets such as icons, illustrations, and templates for various marketing materials and presentations.
  • Design booth graphics and oversee the setup of the brand's exhibits at various events, including travel to these events as required.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and design tools, sharing insights and best practices with the team to foster continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Maintain high-quality standards, delivering error-free work with keen attention to detail. Seek and incorporate feedback from peers, supervisors, and stakeholders to continuously improve design work.
     

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art, or similar discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of three years of experience in a professional graphic design role.
  • Fundamental knowledge of core design principles (typography, design & layout, and composition)
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
  • Video editing/production a plus.
  • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) with intermediate PowerPoint knowledge preferred.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to travel as needed to achieve business objectives (<10% of time).
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work efficiently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.

To be considered for this position, applicants must provide a link to a portfolio showcasing a variety of designs and styles.

Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. 

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