Graphic Designer
Description
PPG IS LOOKING TO HIRE A GRAPHIC DESIGNER TO JOIN OUR TEAM
PPG is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marcone Supply that manufactures and distributes high quality plumbing products and expert solutions to create best-in-class customer experiences. The PPG umbrella has three national brands with Speakman, Wolverine Brass and PlumbMaster and a history stretching back 150 years in the plumbing industry. While distinct in customer base and value proposition, the three brands share a passion for innovation and customer service excellence. Marcone Supply is a solution-oriented organization offering the highest level of customer care and solutions to all levels of the appliance parts, plumbing, and HVAC industries.
Position Title: Graphic Designer
Location: Conway, SC - Hybrid Work Environment
Position Summary Description:
The Graphic Designer will be required to visually engage, inform, and inspire target audiences across all market segments within Professional Plumbing Group, Marcone, and Munch’s Supply. The designer must be highly creative and capable of visually conceptualizing ideas through print and digital media. A successful candidate will understand branding and marketing, but also be able to vary design style and layouts to convey appropriate marketing campaigns for diverse marketing segments throughout the company. Reporting to the Graphic Design Manager the Graphic Designer will be responsible for creating supporting visual materials for the development of marketing and visual communication campaigns.
Responsibilities of the Graphic Designer:
- Conceptualize design project scope from start to finish while maintaining company branding
- Create print materials such as promotional flyers, product brochures, sell sheets, product catalogs, and posters
- Create digital assets such as website banners, eblast banners, and supporting assets for social media
- Review and proof designs for grammar, spelling, and functionality accuracy before publishing
- Manage and maintain multiple project deadlines at varying levels of completion
- Edit photography for such as on white product photography, glamour shots, 360 photography, and lifestyle imagery
- Create custom artwork for customer product customization involving laser engraving and etching
- Create trade show supporting materials such as back drop booth designs, swag design, and promotional flyers
- Create mockups of design materials for conceptual visualization of size and layout relativity
Experience and skills required:
- Proficient in graphic design fundamentals
- Excellent knowledge of proper grammar and communication skills
- Proficient with a Macintosh computer
- Effective time management skills and the ability to multi-task
- Capable of accepting constructive design criticism
- Willingness to incorporate or perform design changes or edits recommended by others
- Proficient with Adobe programs such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro
- Proficient in Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of any of the following programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Animate, Microsoft Teams, 65-bit EasyCatalog, or Salsify is a plus but not required
- Proven experience with graphic design, with a strong portfolio of work
- Minimum of 2 years experience working in a graphics field
- Bachelor’s degree required in Graphic Design
Successful PPG employees align with our corporate values:
- High integrity
- Customer centric
- Execution oriented
- Teamwork
Successful candidates will also possess these professional attributes:
- High intellectual curiosity
- High energy and passionate for the business
- Results-oriented
- Collaborative and team oriented
- Process oriented and data driven
- Excellent communication skills, especially visual and written
- High adaptability in an environment with significant change