Graphic Design Specialist

Fort Wayne Metals brings together creative work and real business impact by supporting visual communication across print, digital, and multimedia channels. As a Graphic Design Specialist on-site in Fort Wayne, IN, you will partner with the Marketing Communications team to build brand-consistent materials, from advertising and social content to motion graphics and photo/video support.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with the Marketing Communications team to develop creative concepts and visual solutions aligned to marketing and business objectives.
• Design, produce, and maintain graphic content for print and digital advertising, social media, trade show exhibits, and product promotions for Fort Wayne Metals and affiliated companies.
• Maintain consistent application of brand standards across all communication channels, including ongoing brand development.
• Create icons, illustrations, infographics, and other visual assets for both digital and traditional media.
• Work with internal teams, including Product Management, Engineering, Research & Development, and other business functions, to develop customer-focused, commercially effective materials for internal and external audiences.
• Produce basic motion graphics and animations for digital communication channels.
• Support and, when appropriate, lead photography and videography initiatives, including planning, execution, and post-production.
• Handle photography, image editing, and retouching as needed to support marketing and corporate communication goals.
• Provide visual design guidance to the Corporate Communications team and review external agency or vendor work to ensure brand alignment and quality.
• Stay current with design trends, technologies, and best practices, and recommend improvements when appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

What you’ll bring

• Required: Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in Visual Communication and Design or other related field.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe AfterEffects).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Design knowledge that applies to the limitations of the Internet and digital media.
• Familiarity with and ability to follow industry standards, practices, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of common printing processes.
• High degree of creativity and strong design sense.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate, incorporate constructive feedback, and communicate effectively with team members and clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: video production and editing skills; photography skills.

Tools you’ll use

• Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe AfterEffects
• Microsoft Office

Benefits and support

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
• Parkview Wellness Coach
• 4 onsite gym locations, plus discounts for regional gym facilities
• 5 sessions of counseling available to you and all members of your immediate household at no cost
• Qualify for Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay on your first day of employment
• Epic Events
• Employee Resource Group
• Grow Your Career opportunities to continue your development and growth
• Regular and constructive feedback from your manager and peers
• Annual Profit Sharing & 401k matching (when you contribute 7%, they contribute 3.5%)
• Quarterly Bonus (discretionary bonuses each quarter based on company performance)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer-provided 1:1 financial guidance, education, and tools

Working conditions

• Fast-paced office environment
• 40 hours per week
• Overtime may sometimes be necessary
• Majority of time spent working at desk/computer

Important notice

This position may require access to controlled technology or technical data. The applicant must be a candidate for export licensing and willing to participate in export licensing, if required.

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