Visual Designer

The above represents the full salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay and job title, we'll consider your location, education, experience, and other job-related factors, and will fall within the stated range. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

This role will work a hybrid schedule in our Columbus, Ohio office and report to the Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer.

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Encova is only able to employ associates who reside and work within specific U.S. states. Our current policies are based on the laws in states in which we are registered for payroll. Our current footprint includes:

Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Develop and design high-quality deliverables for digital and print that elevate, differentiate and function on-brand and on-strategy from concept to completion in support of division and company objectives. Intimately understand the competitive space and our multiple stakeholders. Follow and continuously improve Encova’s brand standards and guidelines. Responsibilities include layout and design for print, web and multimedia, including type specifications, illustrations, photography, print design, design, multimedia and other creative processes that combine art and technology to communicate ideas. Experience with video production, motion graphics and/or UX design is strongly preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Develop and create design solutions to communicate ideas using graphic design processes and techniques, including but not limited to: typography, images (digital photography, illustration and fine art) and other forms of graphic arts to prepare multi-channel marketing campaigns and communication materials, such as sales collateral, brochures, ads, flyers, social media and online ad graphics, presentations, booklets, annual reports, newsletters, public relations material, signage and other forms of traditional and digital advertising.
• Responsible for managing the development and organization of materials as it relates to the external digital user experience.
• Supports development of marketing and user interface content, usability, information architecture and visual design to create a compelling, intuitive and consistently branded user experience across all digital experiences, including desktop, mobile and tablet interfaces (omni channel).
• Relentlessly consider the whole system or multi-channel campaign from the customer or user’s perspective.
• Proactively identify solutions to issues and makes recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Prepare image-based designs graphically rendered in appropriate formats to be used as flash banners and carousels on public and agents-only websites, and with other graphically rendered forms/greetings/materials.
• Operate company photography and videography equipment and software.
• Photography and videography services including but not limited to: associate security identification cards, agency luncheons, dignitary visits, associate appreciation activities, community involvement projects, special agent functions, social media campaigns and reels, architectural and office interior images, location shoots and studio still and video shoots.
• Duties include maintenance and acquisition of photography and videography equipment, as well as archives and editing/retouching.
• Work with customers or vendors to determine print production methods for projects during the initial design phase based on criteria, such as anticipated quantity, special paper or finishing techniques to produce the appropriate or desired end product.
• Oversee production when using the company's print center.
• Outsourced printing: Provide job specifications for quotes, evaluate bids and select appropriate vendors.
• Oversee outsourced jobs through completion.
• Manage image files, purchase and maintenance of licensed images.
• Prepare presentations and supporting materials created by company personnel and for other stakeholders as assigned.
• Outsource creative services as necessary based on project volume or to perform tasks not supported through in-house services.
• Provide job specifications for quotes, evaluate bids and select appropriate vendors based on factors, such as cost, product quality, accuracy and attention to detail, and production time. Oversee outsourced jobs through completion.
• Maintain consistency in representation of corporate and brand identity for all visual communications created by or approved through Branding and Communications. This responsibility extends to monitoring and direction for usage of company logos and corporate messaging in advertising by agents or other stakeholders.
• Maintain the department's shared system files, including regular backup and purging based on corporate standards.

OTHER FUNCTIONS: 

• Manage projects, when assigned, and keep team members working within established deadlines.
• Creative support is provided primarily to members of Branding and Communications but is also provided to agents and key stakeholders of Encova.
• Provide direction on most appropriate production methods or sourcing for all projects.
• Communication skills and an ability to drill down to a customer's requirements.
• Support the other visual designers.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA/BS degree in graphic design, communications, digital media, user experience design or related field, required.
• High level of proficiency in design, UX, web and multimedia software and applications, such as Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. 
• Grasp of UX best practices for web and mobile product design.
• Knowledge and/or experience of website structure best practices and creating sitemaps.
• Knowledge of printing procedures, photography and illustration.
• Knowledge of shooting video, animation and editing as needed.
• Excellent visual, verbal and written communication skills.
• Specialized knowledge of methods and techniques of graphic design and layout.
• Corporate experience or related internships in a design position is desired.
• Candidate must have a thorough knowledge of electronic publishing needs of printers, advertising mediums and other outlets so that publishing preparation costs can be kept to a minimum and production quality can be maximized.
• A thorough knowledge of MAC OS and design software packages or programs.
• Working knowledge of various printing techniques, equipment and processes, including four or more color production; a working knowledge of electronic presentation software, such as PowerPoint and Keynote, as well as equipment needed to display finished presentations; a working knowledge of the design requirements and supporting Adobe software for web page development.
• Illustration/sketch design is helpful.

This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities to permit performance of the essential functions and candidates who need such accommodation are encouraged to seek it. This description reflects the nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not an all-inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. It provides an accurate overview of the work and skills needed to perform this position. Because job content may change from time to time, Encova Insurance reserves the right to add and/or delete functions from this job as it deems necessary for business reasons.

Ready to join our team?
At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company's success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating, and financially rewarding opportunities. Join us to discover a work experience where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential.

What you can expect from us

In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our associates. Available benefits (subject to any policy or plan changes) include, but are not limited to:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Company-provided life and income protection plans

• Eligibility to participate in a company incentive bonus program

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company match up to 7% on annual salary

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays

• Flexible Work Arrangements - Hybrid and remote depending on the role

We believe that happy, healthy associates are the foundation of great work. Join us and thrive both professionally and personally.

Encova Insurance is an EOE/E-Verify employer.