Marketing Graphics Designer

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The Marketing Graphics Designer works collaboratively with Marketing Development team members, as well as independently, to accomplish daily responsibilities.  This individual develops creative visual content to enhance Sales and Marketing projects, including print collateral and electronic mediums for both external and internal applications. The Marketing Graphics Designer applies insurance industry business acumen to create visualizations which convey accurate messaging for concepts and products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides visual art and develops creative approaches that support marketing strategies and department goals including field publications, blast emails, brochures, advertisements, agent presentations, direct mail, E-platforms, websites and technological applications.
• Designs integrated typography, photography, illustrative and graphic elements for sales and marketing projects within established timelines to enable the team meet deadlines for deliverables.
• Uses colors, text, images and symbols to assist with EquiTrust’s design process and to create communications which are easily understood by intended audiences.
• Utilizes design software and authoring tools including web graphics, web animations, and banner ads to provide graphics which communicate industry-specific sales concepts and EquiTrust product information visually.
• Stays informed of current multimedia, print, and web design trends and developments in order to offer creative communication solutions, specifically as they relate to EquiTrust’s marketspace.
• Coordinates and manages relationships with design resources and printing vendors.
• Supports Sales and Marketing team and other departments on an as needed basis.
• Willingly takes on additional responsibilities as requested in order to accomplish department and Company objectives.
• Actively participates and contributes to the goals and objectives of the Company by working collaboratively and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong, creative, organizational and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritize workflows, establish and meet deadlines and manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Capability to work effectively in a variety of situations and respond to change in a positive manner.
• Advanced computer skills and the ability to navigate multiple systems and programs including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and other design solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required, including a high degree of professionalism.
• Carries out responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with EquiTrust’s Core Values and focus on customer service.
• Helps to create an environment of openness and trust for all employees and strives for continued professional skills developed.

Training or Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in graphic design, as well as digital and web platforms required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in annuity and life insurance products, marketplace and sales concepts preferred.

Education:

• Bachelors’ Degree – Required
  • Specific Degree: Graphic Design or Commercial Art

Working Conditions:

• Travel not likely/required.

Demonstrate The EquiTrust Core Values:

• INTEGRITY
• We operate in a manner consistent with the highest professional and ethical standards.
• LEADERSHIP
• We lead courageously and inspire people by living our purpose and values.
• ACCOUNTABILITY
• We focus on outcomes, report results honestly and provide constructive feedback.
• TEAMWORK
• We work together to achieve common goals.
• PASSION
• We are engaged, operate with a deep sense of ownership and demonstrate a high-level of personal commitment.