Graphic Designer

Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.

You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.

MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen, we ensure it happens with excellence.

We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.

Benefits

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Career Advancement Program, training and development
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
• and More

We are seeking a talented and creative Graphic Designer to join our marketing team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and producing a wide range of visual materials that communicate our brand, products, and services to our target audience. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and sales, to ensure that our visual communications are effective, consistent, and aligned with our business objectives.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Design and produce marketing collateral, including brochures, catalogs, sell sheets, presentations, trade show displays, and other promotional materials, with a focus on showcasing our manufactured products.
• Develop and maintain product packaging designs that are both visually appealing and informative, considering factors such as durability, shipping, and shelf appeal.
• Create digital assets for our website, social media channels, email campaigns, and online advertising, ensuring consistency with our brand identity.
• Produce technical illustrations, diagrams, and other visual aids to support product documentation, manuals, and training materials.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute marketing campaigns, ensuring that visual elements effectively communicate the intended message.
• Ensure all designs adhere to brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity across all materials.
• Manage and organize digital assets, including design files and images.
• Coordinate with external vendors, such as printers and translators, to ensure high-quality production of design materials.
• Adapt designs for various formats and media, including print, digital, and large-format displays.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends in graphic design, AI in design, ecommerce, and marketing best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work, including print and digital materials.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Solid understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout.
• Experience with product packaging design, including knowledge of materials and printing processes.
• Self-starter with strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of printing processes and production techniques.
• Experience in a high-volume content creation environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in creating content for industrial, automotive, hardware, or lawn & garden industries.
• Background in workflows for mass content generation, ensuring brand consistency and quality across all outputs.
• Demonstrable understanding and practical experience with AI tools and their application in graphic design (e.g., generative AI, AI-powered design assistants).
• Optimize visual content for various digital platforms and formats, with a focus on maximizing engagement and conversion rates.
• Proficiency with digital asset management systems.
• Experience working in the Amazon ecosystem (e.g., designing for product pages, storefronts, advertising).
• Knowledge of web design best practices.
• Experience in executing efficient workflows for mass content production and automation.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to learning and implementing new technologies.

Compensation Range :$60,850 — $74,550

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.