Who We’re Looking For:
Are you a creative genius with a passion for digital design? Does thinking outside of the box and working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment excite you? Do you consider brand-consistent design and utilizing negative space effectively to be a part of your personal mantra? If so, do your best work with Acme Tools as a Web Designer/ Graphic Designer on our innovative, fast-growing eCommerce team!
About Acme Tools:
Acme Tools was founded as Acme Electric Motor in 1948 and continues to be a family-owned operation with ten locations in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. In 1999, Tool Crib of the North, Acme’s catalog and internet division, was acquired by Amazon.com. After rebranding as Acme Tools, we are now one of the premier retailers of tools and equipment, both in-store and online. We pride ourselves on having a growing, innovative eCommerce department with a start-up-like atmosphere, which will allow you to create and execute strategies with freedom and approach projects in creative ways.
You’ll Enjoy Our:
- Work-Life Balance – Most Evenings, Weekends, & Holidays Off
- On-The-Job Training
- Professional Development Training & Programs
- Competitive Pay & Annual Performance-Based Increase Opportunities
- PTO
- Paid Holidays – we are closed the 6 major holidays of the year
- Maternity Leave
- Work environment where everyone takes pride in their work and can see their impact on the company
- Generous Employee Discounts
We Also Provide:
- Various Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans to Fit Any Lifestyle & Family
- Supplemental Health Insurance Add-On Programs
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 100% Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Program & Company Matching
- Life Insurance
What You’ll Take Ownership Of: The Web Designer/ Graphic Designer is responsible for building digital brand awareness for both brick-and-mortar and e-commerce platforms by:
- Creating, executing, and supporting the look and feel of our digital media across all devices.
- Collaborating with various departments to create design solutions for web and mobile.
- Updating website content and producing attractive visual art that appeals to Acme Tools’ customers
- Creating and presenting multiple creative solutions that show thoughtful approaches to strategy and marketing objectives.
- Reinforcing the brand look and feel across different platforms and channels
- Maintaining design documentation, style guides, and specifications
- Rolling with the punches with whatever other design task comes your way
Need-To-Haves:
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Design or related field or equivalent working experience
- 3-5 years experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge and experience designing across multiple media and platforms
- Understanding of branding, style guidelines and following style restrictions
- Clean design sense
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to work with a high level of autonomy and take initiative
- Excellent communication, planning, time management, and follow-through skills
- Natural visual thinker ready to grow and take direction from creative leadership
- Outstanding creative portfolio demonstrating conceptual and design skills with an eye for typography, composition, layout, color, and pixel-level attention to detail
Love-To-Haves:
- Experience with Figma
- Some experience in modern web design such as responsive design, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript
- Ability to select or modify existing photography or stock images that enhance design and brand
- Previous experience designing for an e-commerce website; including email, social media, and display advertising marketing.
*Employment offers are contingent on drug-screen and background check. Relocation to Grand Forks, ND required. Acme Tools is an equal opportunity employer.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Design or related field or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge and experience designing across multiple media and platforms
- Understanding of branding, style guidelines and following style restrictions
- Clean design sense and exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to work with a high level of autonomy, take initiative, and strong communication, planning, time management, and follow-through skills
- Outstanding creative portfolio demonstrating conceptual and design skills with typography, composition, layout, color, and pixel-level attention to detail
- Relocation to Grand Forks, ND required
- Employment offers contingent on drug-screen and background check
- Experience with Figma
- Some experience in modern web design such as responsive design, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript
- Ability to select or modify photography or stock images that enhance design and brand
- Previous experience designing for an e-commerce website including email, social media, and display advertising
What We Do
In business since 1948, Acme Tools has proudly built a reputation as a leading tool and equipment distributor. And, as a family owned and operated business, we’ve separated ourselves from our competition by providing exceptional selection, competitive prices, and top-notch customer service both before and after the sale. Acme’s success is largely based on its able and dedicated work force. As a member of our organization, your contribution will play an important part in determining how successful we will be in meeting our goals. To reward the superior effort given by Acme employees, the Company makes every effort to provide a rewarding and satisfying place of employment through competitive pay and benefits, ongoing training, and the opportunity to advance.
