Graphic Designer - Minnetonka, MN - APG Corporate

Job ID:  494503

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.     

Job Summary

Oldcastle APG is seeking a Graphic Designer to support the marketing team for its architectural and outdoor living building products. The Graphic Designer is responsible for defining the design direction on specific assignments, will report to the digital design Creative Manager, and will work in partnership with the Creative Services team, Trade Show Manager, and Brand Managers to complete design projects on time and on specification. 

Responsibilities 

• Primary role will be to develop digital graphics for brand identity, email marketing, tradeshow displays, digital advertising, social media, websites, interactive design and more 
• Additional support to be provided to the print graphics team as needed for catalogs, brochures, tradeshow support materials, print advertising, product packaging, and point-of-purchase 
• Project management of work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials needed
• Plan concepts by studying information, materials or creative briefs
• Collaborate with Creative Services team members on ideation and concepting for larger initiatives
• Partner with Brand Managers and other stakeholders to achieve project and company goals
• Art direction and styling for studio and field photo shoots, as needed

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree in graphic or industrial design, or equivalent experience and/or training 
• 2+ years’ experience in design-related position 
• Excellent design, color and typographic skills 
• Image color correction experience a must 
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud applications on the Mac platform required: InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator
• Experience in these design platforms preferred: Adobe XD, Adobe After Effects, Canva, Figma
• Experience in these platforms is a plus: SketchUp, Unreal Engine
• Copywriting and video editing experience is a plus
• Ability to create templates in Canva or Bynder Studio is a plus
• Experience in social media marketing is a plus
• Experience in Microsoft Teams and Adobe Workfront is a plus 

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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