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Marketing Graphic Designer - Entry level

IES Communications

Tempe, AZ • On-site

$25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Design marketing collateral such as brochures, flyers, case studies, and presentations.

  • Create graphics for social media, email campaigns, website updates, and digital advertising.

  • Design event materials including signage, banners, booth graphics, and promotional items.


IES Communications rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 71 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

62nd of 80 rated construction


Job description

Job Summary:
The Marketing Graphic Designer supports the Marketing team by creating high-quality visual communications that strengthen the IES brand and support company initiatives. This role provides creative support across print, digital, social media, events, recruiting, internal communications, public relations, client support, and customer-facing marketing materials.
As an entry-level position, the Marketing Graphic Designer collaborates with the Marketing, Public Relations, and Client Support teams to deliver creative projects that support internal and external communications, customer engagement, and business growth. This role helps meet the growing demand for design support while maintaining brand consistency across the organization.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Design marketing collateral including brochures, flyers, one-pagers, case studies, and presentations
  • Create graphics for social media, email campaigns, website updates, and digital advertising
  • Design event materials including signage, banners, booth graphics, name badges, programs, and promotional items
  • Develop internal communications, newsletters, recognition programs, and company announcements
  • Prepare artwork for print production and coordinate with vendors when needed
  • Maintain brand consistency across all marketing materials
  • Assist with photography selection, image editing, and basic video graphics
  • Organize and maintain design files and brand assets
  • Support website graphics and landing page imagery
  • Collaborate with content writers, event coordinators, and marketing leadership to deliver projects on schedule
  • Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Min
USD $25.00/Hr.
Max
USD $29.00/Hr.
Qualifications
Physical and Mental Requirements:
  • Must exhibit a positive, professional attitude and be a team player.
  • Must be a detail-oriented, organized, and efficient self-starter
  • Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
  • Must possess proven problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.
  • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must possess strong admin/PC skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Outlook, and Internet. Ability to create presentations, charts, graphs, and reports is critical.
  • Must be able to interface well with IES clients, prospects, and business partners on a regular basis.
  • Must exhibit good interpersonal skills and communicate well over the phone and in person.
  • Must be able to travel as needed.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:
  • Required
    • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field (or equivalent portfolio)
    • 0-2 years of professional design experience
    • Strong portfolio demonstrating creative thinking and technical ability
    • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
    • Strong typography, layout, and branding skills
    • Excellent attention to detail
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
    • Strong communication and collaboration skills
    • Preferred
      • Experience with Canva
      • Basic video editing (Premiere Pro or After Effects)
      • Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint
      • Experience preparing files for commercial printing
      • Photography or photo editing experience

License Required
No
Minimum Education
High School
Overview
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES's 2020 fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, IES produced over $1.19 billion in revenue and employed over 5000 employees at over 79 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females. Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.
  • Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
  • Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it
  • Competitive Pay
  • Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
  • Company Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
  • Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
  • Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement
PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
EEO & Affirmative Action
The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government.
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Disability Accommodation
IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.
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Workplace Type
Hybrid

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