The Job
As an Emery Jensen Distribution Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely production of marketing and promotional materials, employee and customer facing presentations, and creating content for internal and customer facing emails.
What you'll do
Collaborate with the Sales, Marketing, and Merchandising team to create promotional materials using InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
Responsible for customer and employee facing emails regarding promotional materials and education
Maintain promotional assets on print catalog for Sales team
Provides graphic design support for internal and external constituents
Manage Marketing projects when assigned to ensure deadlines are met
Proof collateral to ensure pieces are free of spelling and grammar errors, as well as alignment with brand look and feel
What you need to succeed
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices & procedures for marketing
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, advertising, marketing or related field
3-5 years of experience in the advertising field, preferably within creative development team at an agency or on the client side
An ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, through presentations, media interviews, one-on-one, meetings, e-mails and other correspondence with ability to state messages in a clear manner by using language that is easy for others to understand.
Ability to provide feedback and direction to and collaborate with cross-functional partners
Demonstrated ability to manage a multitude of projects at any one given time, while being able to work with a team and meet respective deadlines
Thorough proofing skills required
Expertise in graphic design programs, retail and/or hardware experience is a plus.
Have the ability to recognize anomalies and critical situations and respond appropriately.
May require knowledge of or ability to quickly learn specialized software to complete work assignments such as WordPress. Able to demonstrate continued expertise in the primary tools or applications used in completing daily work assignments.
Must be able to proactively listen to others to understand issues and situations. Must be able to clearly articulate business needs to both internal and external customers.
Must be versed on Windows and industry standard applications: InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop; with a working knowledge of Office applications: PowerPoint, Word and Excel, Wordpress,
Positive, motivated, collaborative team player. Strong listening skills.
Comfortability in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and willing to adapt to business partner / position needs.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, solve problems and meet deadlines
Detail-oriented, meticulous, and extremely organized self-starter who is able to thrive in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment.
Ability to work autonomously and accomplish objectives.
Embodies company values (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, Teamwork)
Reports into Oakbrook, IL (hybrid).
Emery Jensen Distribution is a subsidiary of Ace Hardware Corporation that sells and distributes hardline products to independent Pro, Lumber, Paint, Hardware and E-retailer customer segments.
Compensation Details:
$64000 - $72000
Why should you join our team?
We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don't often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.
In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace / Emery Jensen Distribution also offers competitive benefits* that address life's necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:
Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 2 years resulted in incentives being paid out above 125% of your target opportunity!)
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match at 4% of eligible earnings (from day 1 of your first contribution)
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability - up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions
Flexible working arrangements (Non-Field positions can work from home up to 2 days per week)
Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It's a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities - and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review
We know the work environment matters. That's why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
Adoption cost reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
Identity theft protection
- Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies.
We want to hear from you!
Emery Jensen Distribution delivers wholesale products and best-in-class service to independent retailers in the Pro Lumber Yards, Home Centers, Paint, Hardware Stores, Decorating Stores, and E-retailer space. Our goal is to support sustainable and profitable growth for our customers by offering the broadest assortments, best pricing, and most knowledgeable team. We have national scale, a regional focus and the commitment to serve our customers and support each other. Come find out why a career with Emery Jensen Distribution is right for you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emery Jensen Distribution, a subsidiary of Ace Hardware, is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.
Disclaimer
The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual's education, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.
Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.
This written "Position Description" is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.