Graphic Designer / Production Designer

Role: Graphic Designer / Production Designer

Purpose of the Role: To assist with the creative solutions for the CertaPro Painters® brand that drive consistency, brand awareness and supports the franchise system and organizational growth.

Reports To: Art Director (AD)

About CertaPro Painters:

Certa ProPainters, Ltd. is the franchisor of independently owned and operated CertaPro Painters franchised businesses.CertaPro Painters is the largest residential and commercial painting franchise in North America, with more than 375 independently owned and operated franchise locations, representing more than 1,500 full time associates and over 6,000 professional painters. Founded in 1992, the backbone of the company is the brand promise and delivery of Certainty, to both its franchisees and its customers. National brand marketing, industry-leading local and regional marketing, focused business planning, and a technology platform that provides real-time information on local and national business performance have created an engine of growth and real excitement in a huge business category. CertaPro Painters is headquartered in suburban Philadelphia and is a subsidiary of the Toronto-based FirstService Corporation, the leading North American brand in property services.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

·Designs creative requests from franchise system and internal corporate team members.

·Works collaboratively with AD, various Marketing and Corporate Team members for the review and refinement of brand standards on an annual or as-needed basis.

·Designs print, digital, to meet brand and system creative needs.

·Assists with vendor production to ensure timely assets are created, posted, updated and available inventory for CertaProStore.com.

·Assists with digital asset platform and availability of creative assets to vendors and internal users. Updates content, tagging content, and maintaining up-to-date pieces.

·Archives files and upkeep of the servers to maintain organization and catalog.

·Works with in-house legal counsel to gain approval on all consumer-facing creative solutions.

·Ensures compliance with the brand standards across multiple vendor partners and internal/external projects.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

·Degree in creative solutions design and minimum 2+ years professional experience.

·Expertise in latest design and video programs (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, etc.) and knowledge of video and digital formats for proper execution.

·Experience in social media platform posting and creation.

·Prior experience managing and holding accountability with vendors is a plus.

·Knowledge of creative brief process and demonstrated experience from creative concept to outcome.

·File and project trafficking knowledge is a plus.

·Ability to travel, when necessary.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

·Design, photo-editing software.

·Typography, logo development, storyboard creation.

·Exceptional creativity and innovation.

·Excellent priority management and organizational skills.

·Accuracy and attention to detail.

·Understanding of the latest trends.

·Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.

·Collaboration with other team members.

Evaluation of Performance:

Budgeted annual KPIs for leads and timely completion of design projects that adhere to the brand standards.

Other:

Performs other duties as assigned.

What We Provide:

·Competitive salary package salary range available by [email protected]

·Full-suite benefits plan (medical/dental/vision/life)

·401(k) plan including company match

·Professional development opportunities

·Flexible work environment

·Growing, stable organization that is a leader in its field

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

CertaPro Painters, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, employment decisions at CertaPro will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CertaPro prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability