Graphic Designer and Technical Writer

Full-time - Entry Level

Wallace, MI

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

Advanced Blending Solutions LLC of Wallace, MI is looking to hire a full-time Graphic Designer and Technical Writer to join our customer support team. Are you interested in a successful career with an exciting, energy-filled manufacturing company? Are you looking for a job working days that will allow you to have weekends free? Are you an outdoor enthusiast who wants to live and work in an area known for its outdoor recreation activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, and snowmobiling? If so, please read on! Pay for this position is dependent on relevant experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 9 paid holidays, paid time off (PTO - combined sick, vacation, and personal time) available in the 1st year, and a 401(k) plan with 50% match. If this sounds like the opportunity in manufacturing that you've been looking for, please apply now!

Responsibilities

• Design presentations for sales meetings, new product launches, and conferences
• Ensure consistency in marketing themes and clear, concise presentation of information
• Update and refresh customer presentations with new information (products, pictures, etc.)
• Update product catalog with new design, products, pictures, etc.; work with engineers and other staff to obtain necessary information
• Coordinate with printing company, website designer, and other vendors as necessary to complete marketing projects and materials
• Generate cut sheets for new products and update existing sheets with new themes, information, etc.
• Create and send email blasts to customers using Mailchimp; includes generating content, designing, and obtaining approval; unsubscribe recipients as requested
• Create and publish ABS quarterly company newsletter (internal) including features such as President's message, new product features, new hires, upcoming events, etc.
• Update ABS website with new information, such as products page, pictures, job postings, page headings, and news page
• Write press releases, articles, and abstracts
• Create advertisements for print and web
• Design logos for new products and collaborations
• Create videos and post to the ABS YouTube page
• Design booths, banners, and graphics for conferences and trade shows
• Create brochures and update website for ABS Properties
• Assist with themes, banners, invitations, books, etc. for company events

Requirements

• Must be proficient in use of wide range of media and graphic design software, including InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Word, Movie Maker (or other video editing software); experience preferred using Illustrator or Inkscape
• Excellent communication skills required with emphasis on exceptional writing ability
• Must be able to think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics, and layouts
• Ability to interact, communicate, and present ideas
• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve a common goal
• Must be organized, accurate, and detail oriented

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO - combined sick, vacation, and personal time) available in the 1st year
• 401(k) plan with 50% match