Graphic Designer

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Requisition ID: 24197

Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. Driven by a commitment to quality and innovation, Spartan and its portfolio of brands Spartan Fire Apparatus and Chassis, Smeal Fire Apparatus, and Ladder Tower (LT) offer a broad range of apparatus to meet specific requirements and demands of the fire service industry. Spartan has a rich history in fire apparatus manufacturing with over 250 years of combined experience.

Spartan Emergency Response is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency, commercial, and recreation markets. REV Group’s extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, school buses, terminal trucks, RV’s, luxury buses, and much more. Our 6,500+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.

SUMMARY:

The Graphic Designer position is responsible for driving design principles and executing design for Spartan’s websites, print collateral, email campaigns, social media, and digital and print advertising. Working closely with a team of demand generation specialists and product-specific SMEs, the Designer will be responsible for developing creative concepts and solutions that drive consistency across all of Spartan’s customer-facing touch points, in pursuit of increased awareness, engagement, consideration, and market-share.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide support for graphic design, print preparation, and archiving of marketing collateral including but not limited to brochures, direct mail, digital and print ads, emails and landing pages, signage, packaging, Office templates, and logos for products and services

Develop original ideas, concepts, and designs that align with creative briefs and input while also adhering to target audience's needs

Partner with copywriters to develop targeted demand generation campaigns

Create marketing pieces that resonate with audiences and compel them to act

Serve as a steward of our brands, maintaining visual and messaging consistency across entire suite of communications

Execute and shepherd approved designs and concepts through the production process to ensure standards of quality and vision are met

Support the team with photography, video capture, and photo editing

Supports project development, including but not limited to consulting with client and management to determine scope of project and interfacing with outside vendors

Ensures quality of final product before release

Maintain high level of knowledge and skill with all computer software related to the design and production of print materials and web site/pages

Assist with strategizing, designing, and producing visual communications

Build web pages by formatting text and graphics and developing functionality by using technical knowledge of web design applications

Create high-quality, attractive design for web sites; maintain and create the look and feel of the overall site and/or specific content areas

Monitor functionality of the web sites; provide direct resolution or collaborate with other team members to resolve issues

Other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or related field preferred

Minimum of five years related experience

Expert knowledge of print and digital design principals, tools and industry standards

Understanding of core marketing principals; ability to use design to drive behavior and engagement

Editorial layout experience, i.e. newsletters and publications

Web proficiency in CSS, XHTML, JavaScript, ASP.net, HTML, and Flash preferred

Intermediate level user on Microsoft office applications

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite-Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design, Premier; WordPress, and MS Office

Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities

Strong and consistent attention to detail

Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task

Creative and innovative team player

Proven ability to:

Complete and adapt creative concepts

Direct and recommend cost-effective creative solutions

Commitment to excellence and high standards

Strong:

Communication skills, verbal and written

Editing and proofreading skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Select education and/or other certifications that may be either required or preferred to perform the job)

Degree Type

Required/Preferred

Area of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred

Marketing, business, communications, computer science or related field

Functional Experience

5+ Years

Describe Experience Required:

Related experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Operate a vehicle:

Occasionally

See:

Frequently

Operate heavy equipment:

Never

Hear:

Frequently

Operate small equipment:

Never

Talk

Frequently

Handle power tools:

Never

Write:

Frequently

Operate production machinery:

Never

Isolated with minimal support:

Occasionally

Operate office equipment:

Frequently

Work in all weather conditions:

Occasionally

Eye/hand coordination:

Frequently

Requires extended hours:

Occasionally

Physical movement (pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, standing):

Occasionally

Inside work area:

Frequently

*This job description is intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility. Spartan Motors reserves the right to change or assign to this position as required.

REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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