Graphic Designer at Mestek, Inc in Westfield, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Scope of Position:

Will be a creative, self-motivated individual with a keen visual sense and passion for good design. The designer will work with multi-disciplinary teams, which will involve observing, listening, researching and brainstorming. The designer will experience the innovation process of projects in many different mediums, and it is the designer's role to communicate ideas in the form of presentations, web media, print media and prototypes. Ideas will be communicated clearly and effectively, verbally and visually, internally as well as externally with attention to detail. Must have the ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines, with the possibility of working after hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

List what the person must do to perform the job to meet standards

• Ability to create high quality designs for multiple pieces per projects


• Demonstrate the ability to lead a project from conception to print


• Ability to create high quality designs for mail-out pieces


• Confer with supervisor and clients in developing materials for projects


• Confer with supervisor concerning designs for print media


• Manage brand design consistency


• Translate strategic objectives into design elements


• Working knowledge of composition, components and concepts


• Ability to generate new and original ideas within the parameters of stated objectives


• Excellent internal/external working relations


• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail


• Ability to make subjective decisions regarding subject matter and projects


• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Mac OS and production skills


• Manage file archiving by brand and document type


• Manage archiving of all digital assets


• Performs other similar or related duties as required or requested

Position Requirements:

The Graphic Designer must possess the minimum knowledge listed below:

• Bachelor's degree in art, graphic design, or related field


• Three to five (3-5) years of experience working in a creative atmosphere.


• Must be able to produce a recent portfolio


• Ability to work well under pressure, multitask and meet strict deadlines


• Ability to work well with all levels of staff


• Must have a working knowledge of and MAC operating systems, Adobe Premiere and Adobe Creative Suite


• Ability to use computer software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook