Graphic Designer

Who are we looking for?

Better Life Technology is a manufacturer of top-of-the-line flooring products that cover 4 main areas: Garage, Outdoor & Marine, Sport, and Graphic/Print Media Flooring. At Better Life Technology, marketing is about understanding people and building an awareness of how our products/services can meet their needs. We’re looking for an experienced and versatile creative graphic designer who is eager to bring creative insight. Each flooring solution has a distinctive brand, so you’ll have the opportunity to create a variety of designs, for ads, websites packaging and plan-o-gram layouts. Possibilities are endless.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, detail-oriented, creative professional with proven experience with the ability to multi-task, who can produce high quality graphics and designs following brand guidelines under tight deadlines. The potential candidate should be able to create a visual story to engage potential customers. We are looking for someone who has product experience developing B2B creative materials and executing campaigns. This person is comfortable with the creation of graphics, day-to-day marketing and merchandising activities, and is adaptable to changing needs. If you love the challenge of building multiple brands, and driving sales, this is the job for you!

What you will do:

You will be responsible for managing and executing custom projects that meet our standards in design and print. You will work together with the sales and marketing teams to make sure each job is completed correctly. In this position, you will be required to understand the technical scope and detailed design specifications of each project. You will be responsible for managing a fast-paced workflow, creating quality designs, and detailed proofs.

Responsible for creating and maintaining B2B marketing materials for all brands including but not limited to:

• Product collateral and sales enablement tools (sales decks, catalogs, brochures, flyers, postcards, etc.)
• Product literature / promotional materials / newsletters / spec sheets
• Digital and print advertisements
• Retail packaging, plan-o-grams, and signage
• Retail merchandising
• Event marketing and tradeshow graphics

Your typical workday:

• Conceptualize, sketch, design and deliver finished art for web and print, including but not limited to, logos, websites, product packaging, plan-o-grams, digital ads, video, email, social media, newsletters, print ads, fliers, and brochures for a wide variety of products and brands under the Better Life Technology umbrella.
• Design graphics and produce artwork from concept to delivered art for web, print, email, social, digital advertising, tradeshow, and packaging that adhere to the established corporate identity.
• Provide input on marketing and advertising campaigns through execution of the creative process using visual solutions, preparing design comps, and presenting ideas.
• Regularly navigate through print and online material to check for updates needed, test functionality, visual appeal, and user experience for all brands.
• Obtain input and approval of concept from managers by submitting rough layouts, pitching ideas for approval.
• Identify new and engaging ways to reach customers, effectively brainstorm with the team to establish creative direction that is innovative and meets business goals.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or 3-5 years of graphic design experience. Portfolio must demonstrate strong conceptual thinking, and outstanding creative work.
• Creative thought process with expert level working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro).
• Strong project management, multitasking, and decision-making skills.
• Proactive, resourceful and a self-starter mentality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Large format print-ready file set-up experience.
• Ability to work under pressure, and balance continuously changing deadlines.
• Familiarity with the latest trends, technologies and methodologies in graphic design, web design, production, retail merchandising, packaging design, etc.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the marketing team to meet deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $33.65 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Graphic design: 1 year (Required)
• Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Required)
• Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Required)
• B2B: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lenexa, KS 66219 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lenexa, KS 66219: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person