Graphic Designer
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At Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline. Our technology platforms in communications, software, video and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently. Whether it’s helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions, and help us usher in a new era in public safety and security.
Department OverviewOur Global Design Team is in search of a Graphic Designer to work in both digital and print media who is highly-skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Office Suite and Google Suite.
You will drive creative storytelling concepts through your passion for visual design, experience in collaborative work environments and your effective communication skills. Attention to detail is key and you will deliver impactful and beautiful designs with the utmost quality. You will ensure all projects align with our business needs and brand voice and style.
You'll join our team in our Chicago Corporate Headquarters where our culture is casual and social but fast-paced with an emphasis on innovation and creativity. Working alongside our product experts, you will confidently communicate conceptual ideas driven by best practices and business objectives.
Job Description
Be Visual
Translate concepts into visual storytelling, wireframes and creative concepts.
Work within MSI-established design guidelines and collaborate with team members to ensure consistency across designs. At the same time, explore new executions of the brand.
Prepare and present work to internal teams including senior leadership.
Be a primary creative voice and advocate of the Motorola Solutions brand.
Present and defend creative work to marketing and corporate teams.
Ensure quality, visual and brand standards are met.
Lead the creative design and execution of presentations, brochures, emails, trade show graphics, icons and social or display ads.
Be Conceptual
Collaborate and brainstorm with business partners to understand, identify and collect requirements to creatively execute design concepts.
Inspire and bring new ideas to the team through creative thought leadership.
Direct creative work of marketing materials designed by contractors, agencies and internal designers to adhere to brand design guidelines.
Provide solutions based on research and sharing of current trends that will elevate our design.
Be Empathetic
Function, adapt and succeed in a constantly changing, fast paced environment.
Bring a positive attitude and motivation to deliver the highest quality assets.
Respond positively and calmly to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
Additional Knowledge/Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience.
Expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite: Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat. High proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word or equivalent programs.
Experience working on a variety of formats i.e. presentations, flyers, brochures, case studies, promotion collateral, banner ads, web assets, GIFs, booth graphics/environmental graphics, emails
Strong print/digital production skills i.e file packaging, color management, preflight or prepare files for print, work with printers and press checks and troubleshoot issues
Expert knowledge of design elements, typography, balance, hierarchy and color usage. Strong conceptual, illustrative and layout skills
Advanced capabilities in Powerpoint/presentation design
Working knowledge of CSS and HTML, interactive layout/design
High energy: a desire to learn and a drive to excel.
Passionate and motivated team player.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Basic Requirements
Bachelors Degree
1+ year of professional design experience.
Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes
Our U.S. Benefits include:
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective Day 1
- 401K with Company Match and Day 1 vesting
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.