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Hayward Holdings, Inc. · 14 hours ago

Graphic Designer

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Hayward Holdings, Inc. is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment globally, and they are seeking a Graphic Designer to enhance their in-house agency. The role involves creating and implementing creative solutions across various platforms while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

E-CommerceIndustrialManufacturing

Responsibilities

Develop creative solutions for a wide variety of print and digital projects, demonstrating expert visual communication skills with a keen eye for hierarchy, layout, typography, and relevant messaging for the target audience

Manage your time and project priorities efficiently whether working independently or collaboratively, aligning to internal workflow processes and deliverable dates

Develop a wide range of creative assets including print and digital ads, catalogs, brochures, presentations, sell sheets, packaging, POP, eblasts, web banners, print/packaging mockups, display ads, tradeshow graphics and various other materials that support the brand strategy and business objectives

Ability to interpret and execute against creative briefs and strategic objectives with purposeful, impactful, and relevant solutions

Coordinate and collaborate on projects with external vendors including print and production vendors, ad agencies, photo/video studios, developers, and others

Support digital and website creative, working closely with front end development team

Work with outside agencies to support sales, HR and other Hayward departments for communication needs

Stay current with emerging design and digital trends, along with the industry’s competitive landscape and share innovations with internal teams

Help to maintain an updated repository of creative and marketing assets including images, photography, videos, native art files, logos, presentation templates, etc

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuiteGraphic design experiencePrepress knowledgePhotoshop expertiseDigital design expertiseMS Office proficiencyCopywriting experienceVideo editing experienceE-commerce design experienceProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Highly creative, motivated team player with excellent, versatile problem-solving skills

Flexible/Adaptable – able to quickly shift priorities and multi-task

Ability to manage multiple projects and make timely decisions

Proven ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail, highly organized

Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills

Bring passion and enthusiasm to work

Desire to advance work and sharpen skills

Work Samples/Portfolio demonstrating expert design skills, including upholding brand standards

Open to different perspectives and ideas, responds well to direction from leadership and peers

Must have 2 to 4 years graphic design experience working in, or closely supporting, an in-house design department

Must have strong understanding of prepress and preparing files for production

Proven design expertise across a variety of print and digital platforms

Must have in-depth knowledge of Photoshop specifically for color correction and retouching

Must be an expert in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat

Must be proficient in MS Office software – PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) or technical degree in graphic design, visual communication, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and strong related experience in lieu of degree