Graphic Designer

Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc.

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Manipulate vector-based artwork and typesetting to design layouts for various monuments. Designers are expected to communicate occasional to frequently with Funeral Homes, Funeral Directors and/or Sales Reps. to problem solve & clarify design instructions. Participate in all stages of the creative process, jumping in at any stage. Review orders/design instructions to create, refine and produce colored proofs for each iteration of a monument. Ability to follow instruction with ever-evolving standards. Work within an assigned design queue as part of a team.

- Produce between 15 to 25 monument sketches within work day. - Sketch count expectation to fluctuate depending on areas assigned/special team assignments. - Manipulate vector based artwork; combining multiple stock artwork pieces, manually adjust artwork line thickness for blasting purposes, outline or otherwise adjust vectors per client request. - Manual kerning and letter spacing of names/dates on monument orders. - Update and correct monument orders when input incorrectly by Funeral Homes and/or Area Representatives. - Keep an Excel Worksheet of all orders/tasks completed to be shared with assigned Design Lead (direct manager), and Art Director for review purposes. - Work within a team of three to ten designers assigned to regional areas. - Communicate with Design Lead for updates and/or job assignments. - Understand and adapt to changing blasting and design standards. - Communicate via email and chat/direct messaging systems. - Depending on skill set and/or skill growth, designer may be assigned to a 'special team' to complete assignments/tasks utilizing a specialized skillset (i.e. Urgent, Special Art, Asian Lettering, Bronze, Laser Etching, Porcelains, Vault Prints). - Other duties as assigned as needed by department/design lead.

Experience:

-One to three years of or graphic design experience.

Skills:

-Experience with Photoshop and Illustrator/CAD programs (Gerber Omega) -Print or Digital Layout -Typography -Critical Thinking -Problem Solving -Multitasking

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.