Graphic Designer

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We are Matter Surfaces - an industry-leading architectural surfaces company headquartered in Southeastern Massachusetts with distribution centers throughout the US, showrooms in NYC and LA, and a nationwide sales network. Building on our 50 plus years of growth and success in the building materials industry, we are just getting started

We are a team of passionate individuals whose business isn’t just about our products - it’s our relationships. We pride ourselves on building partnerships with our clients, vendors, and each other. We believe that we succeed when those around us do, too. We live by our values of passion, collaboration, and impact to create an open environment in which everyone has a voice, is listened to, and is valued for their contributions. Our people are our greatest asset and the core of our success.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Graphic Designer is responsible for a variety of art direction and graphic design projects, collaborating with stakeholders across the organization.

The ideal candidate is passionate about architecture and design and is equally comfortable concepting big ideas as they are doing day-to-day design production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with marketing team members and/or project stakeholders to concept and design materials including, but not limited to binders, brochures, catalogs, direct mailings, tradeshow banners/backdrops, large format graphics, sample boards, sample stickers, sample tags, office supplies, business cards and other printed materials as needed.
• Obtain quotes from and provide detailed specifications to vendors for printed/externally produced materials to ensure on-budget, accurate and timely results
• Design advertisements, sell sheets, blog posts, e-blasts, internal company signage or other digital collateral as required
• Work with vendors such as printers, photographers, videographers, stock photo suppliers and others
• Prepare images for print and/or digital use as needed, including directing photo shoots and performing color correction and light photo editing
• Follow brand guidelines and proper use of company, industry and customer logo’s, symbols and trademarks
• Maintain and systematically store electronic media for website, digital asset management system, social media platforms, iPad sales tools, etc.
• Edit and design PowerPoint and generative AI software-based presentations
• Support the marketing team in various ad hoc projects
• Maintain brand standards and produce deliverables within agreed upon time and budget
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of graphic design trends and techniques

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Highly organized with capability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and simultaneously manage multiple projects with accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong creative, organizational, problem solving and time-management skills
• General understanding of integrated marketing principles
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products (especially Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Familiarity with project management and communication tools (Wrike, Slack, etc.)
• Excellent conceptual skills, expertise with graphic/visual design techniques
• Ability to follow through on creative direction and handle critique
• Portfolio of work is required

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design/Graphic Arts Technology or equivalent training
• UI/UX design certification or experience is a plus
• Minimum of 2-5 years graphic design experience in a corporate environment