Graphic Designer/Creative Asset Lead - Energy Efficiency Programs

APTIM is looking for a motivated and experienced Graphic Designer/Creative Asset Lead to join our growing APTIM marketing team to support a variety of Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Programs.

Reporting to the Marketing Director, you will be responsible for supporting programs with print and digital projects (e.g., brochures, emails, etc.), strategy sessions, brainstorms, and creative planning. The Graphic Designer is also responsible for the day-to-day process associated with reviewing program collateral, ensuring deadlines are met, obtaining approvals on all creative assets, ensuring that assets are delivered or approved on time, and communicating updates to stakeholders.

APTIM's Energy Solutions team is a recognized leader in the marketplace. Our award-winning team pursues highly innovative programs providing the full range of energy solutions including Demand Side Management, Smart Energy Solutions, Distributed Energy Resources, Grid Modernization and Resiliency.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Ensure marketing materials comply with brand guidelines, regulatory requirements, and accessibility standards. 
• Design creative marketing materials and visual concepts using graphic design tools. 
• Stay updated with design trends and technologies to keep creative assets current. 
• Meets with internal staff, stakeholders, and partners to discuss project requirements and designs. 
• Review program collateral to ensure adherence to brand standards. Complete QA/QC checklist before sending for client review. 
• Develop and manage marketing initiatives including website development & updates, e-newsletters, and email campaigns. 
• Oversee the collaborative revision and approval process and managing project timelines from inception to completion. 
• Manage the Wrike review process for timely creative asset reviews. 
• Ensure proper approval routing and record/save final deliverables. 
• Source and manage library of approved images. 
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment within the team and broader organization. 
• All other related duties as assigned. 
• Ensure compliance with all APTIM quality and safety policies as well as all OSHA regulations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in graphic design, communications, journalism, or marketing from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience. 
• 3+ years of experience graphic design, writing and copy editing at a professional level. 
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative projects and design skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, marketing automation tools, and social media applications. 
• Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines effectively. 
• Strong problem-solving abilities to address design challenges and project obstacles. 
• Must be a self-starter, organized and have an ability to manage competing priorities with established deadlines. 
• Proven experience developing and maintaining relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders. 
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management, project management, and follow-through.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years' experience in the energy efficiency industry preferred. 
• Understanding of energy efficiency technologies and energy-saving solutions including, lighting, HVAC, and mechanical systems. 
• Relevant certifications in graphic design, digital marketing, or project management. 
• Proficient in WordPress or other website content managements systems. 
• Knowledge of UX/UI design principles.

BENEFITS:

APTIM is committed to providing a benefits package that accomplishes the primary purpose of our programs, which is to protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families.

APTIM's health care and insurance benefits include the following programs: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life insurance, optional life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, optional accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability with optional buy-ups, employee assistance program, health care spending account, dependent care spending account, health savings account and business travel accident insurance for themselves and their eligible family members, per plan guidelines. Multiple voluntary benefits are available to employees for enrollment including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, etc.

APTIM also provides participation in a retirement program, paid absences such as vacation time (annual days determined by length of service) and sick leave to eligible employees in accordance with the APTIM sick pay policy and as required by law.