Graphic Designer

HME has been creating innovative products for the drive-thru and pro-audio industries since 1971. From the very beginning, we've known these solutions would never have happened without the customer-focused people who make up our company. HME has a team environment with a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth. With subsidiaries located in California, Missouri, Canada, UK, India, and China, companies around the world depend on HME for clear, reliable communication solutions. From setting the standard for drive-thru headsets and timer systems in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry to developing professional audio equipment used in the Olympic Games, HME strives to create the newest, most innovative products on the market while providing quality care and attention to its customers. At HME you will have the opportunity to learn and grow while developing our future products. Come join our team!

Hospitality & Specialty Communications, HSC, an HME company, is currently recruiting for a Graphic Designer. In this role, you will play a key role in shaping the visual identity of our brand. You will be responsible for creating compelling and visually stunning designs across various platforms. This role requires a high level of creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. This role will be hybrid based out of Carlsbad, CA.

What you will do in this position:

• Design Solutions Development and Completion
• • Lead the design process from concept to completion for various projects, including digital and print media.
  • Conform to brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all visual communications.
  • Facilitate visual brand guideline discussions to ensure ongoing evolution & conformance to our changing business vision.
  • Collaborate with marketing, product, and development teams to create engaging and effective design solutions.
  • High attention to detail across design principles and written copy.
  • Work on multiple projects simultaneously, managing time and priorities effectively.
  • Create and assist in the development of branding and marketing materials, including but not limited to the following: logos, artwork for websites, brochures, print/digital ads, sales/marketing collateral, digital communications, tradeshow graphics, social media graphics, PowerPoint and other design projects as needed.
  • Design, edit and produce video/digital marketing materials consisting of but not limited to: broll video footage, still picture montage/reels, and social media reels/gifs.
  • Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate best practices into design work and share new insights with relevant team members.
  • Provide constructive feedback and support during the design review process.

• Experience with project management.

• • Final Cut Pro Studio experience a plus.

What you need to succeed in this position:

• 3+ years of related Graphic Design experience required.
• AA Degree (2 years college) in Graphic Design, Arts, or related field required or a BA/BS preferred.
• Excellent understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of Technical, Computer-Graphic Skills and use of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and collaborate effectively.
• Experience in both digital and print design.
• Creativity and Artistic Skills with talent and experience in creating unique and practical design elements—that are also effective.
• Experience with and expertise in creating PowerPoint presentation.
• Experience with design for effective email marketing communications.
• Knowledge with HTML/CSS and web design principles.
• Experience in multimedia production, motion graphics, and video editing software.
• Experience with project management.
• Final Cut Pro Studio experience a plus.

Pay Range: $27.79 - $37.02 per hour. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for the role. This may vary depending on experience and other factors. Our benefits package includes tuition reimbursement; 3 weeks paid vacation your first year, paid holidays, medical, vision and dental coverage, pet insurance, life insurance, and 401K contributions.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds, 50 pounds with assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)