Internal Communications Design Specialist - Remote

Job Description
The Internal Communications Design Specialist supports compelling communication campaigns for Store Teams and Field Leadership. With expert design and creative content skills, this role creates unique and engaging copywriting and visual elements that reflect the Retail brand and message.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create messaging and materials for internal audiences while working with partners in cross-functional relationships.
• Build and maintain subject matter expertise around store operations and processes, and reflect Store perspective in all content.
• Create effective and branded design to support internal communication campaigns.
• Create innovative visuals for print, email and intranet, maintaining a consistent look and feel across all channels.
• Develop and maintain the Retail style guide including a branded look for specific audiences.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the job

Scope:

• Staff supervision and development - No
• Decision making - Yes
• Travel - Up to 15%
• Location- Calabasas, CA

Requirements
Skills:

• Written/Verbal Communications - Ability to understand and communicate to various audiences, establishing the most effective voice, tone and message.
• Detail-Oriented - ability to create materials with a consistent look and feel, with strong attention to detail.
• Planning - Excellent time management and planning skills, organized with the ability to set objectives and goals, multitask, follow-up, and meet deadlines consistently.
• Technical Expertise - demonstrate a solid mastery of graphic arts and content design
• Continuous Improvement - maintain a focus on thinking outside the box, always looking for better ways to communicate and drive engagement.
• Drives for Results - ability to create Store programs, working effectively within Retail and cross-functionally.

Job Qualifications - Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably with a Graphic Design or Visual Arts focus
• 5+ years of design experience required; retail and corporate experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, InDesign and Adobe Suite
• Knowledge of current trends in the field

Physical Requirements
General office environment requiring ability to:

• stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
• speak and listen to others in person and over the phone
• use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports
• lift up to 15 lbs.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $64,900 - $97,300 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.
About Harbor Freight Tools
We're a family-owned business with over 45 years as a national tool retailer, and with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We are a $7 billion company with over 1,450 stores in 48 states, 27,000+ Associates, and one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country.