Graphic Designer

Job Description

Stratus is the market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, transforming how national brands connect with their customers. The Graphic Designer will utilize computer technology to design and create sign and building illustrations while providing creative design solutions to meet client needs.

Responsibilities
• Receive and review design requests submitted by Sales Team, Program Managers, and Service Department
• Utilize latest version of CorelDRAW and Adobe Creative Cloud software to produce conceptual and technical production drawings
• Ability to learn and research new sign / design technology in order to reach maximum efficiencies and value engineer sign products
• Meet one on one with Salespeople and Program Managers to determine customer design needs
• Attend periodic design meetings called and held by immediate supervisor
• Perform other tasks assigned by Design Management as required to timely complete drawings and production support

Skills
• Ability to create computer generated graphics and presentation drawings
• Ability to learn new techniques quickly
• Multi task oriented and able to work in fast paced environment
• Organized and creative
• Excellent time management skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to communicate artistic concepts
• Good attention to detail and ability to render accurately
• Team oriented
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to have a number of jobs ‘open’ at any given time
• Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and fraction to decimal conversions)
• Sign knowledge preferred
• Two-year Associates Degree or Technical Degree in art or Design preferred
• Proficient with latest version of CorelDRAW, Corel PHOTO-PAINT, Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft PowerPoint a plus

Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off program + Holidays
• Additional perks including Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Program, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness Plans, Commuter Benefits and various employee discount offerings from our Vendors

Company Overview
• Stratus brings together the power of business and brand by offering nationwide services such as signage. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Mentor, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.stratusunlimited.com.