Sr. Graphic Designer

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Graphic Designer to join the Lighting Sector Kenall Team in Kenosha, WI.

What Will You Do?

• Lead the design process from concept development to final production, guiding the team in through project creative to develop innovative and visually appealing solutions that enhance the customer experience.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to collaboratively define design themes and ensure the cohesive execution of campaign assets.
• Maintain and evolve brand standards across all design outputs.
• Proven expertise in design and project management for content creation including, print and digital collateral, motion graphics, product & lifestyle imagery and illustrations.
• Manages vendor relationships, including obtaining quotes, providing clear project direction, and overseeing revisions to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Develop tradeshow concepts and themes, promotional merchandising displays and materials, providing dimensions, layouts and artwork to vendors as required.
• Strong understanding of UX and UI principals, supporting digital team with web page design concepts, graphics, and product images. Assist in planning future website improvements.
• Assist with video development with set ideas & shot refinement as needed. Perform other similar and related duties as required.
• Create presentation materials for internal and external customers, including PowerPoint presentations.
• Possesses strong design eye for detail and composition and messaging.
• Maintains strong awareness of the competitive landscape, while constantly searching for new creative ideas and inspiration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Education:

• BFA/BA in Graphic Design, Communication Arts or similar or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 7-10 years experience working in graphic design related field. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, organize, and accomplish a diversified workload. Must be highly collaborative and able to work in a team-based environment.

Qualifications:

• Strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software.
• Ability to use internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectively.
• Must have a strong understanding of web and digital media applications. Mastery of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft PowerPoint, layout concepts & color theory.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, After Effects and Word. Working knowledge of Premiere Pro and CAD software.
• Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities.
• Must be able to execute graphics deliverables quickly and efficiently.
• Able to evaluate situations, identify options and implement effective reports, presentations and business correspondence.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate brand strategies effectively across development teams and all levels of the organization. Must be an effective listener, able to maintain focus extract necessary information and validate understanding of the information.
• Must possess excellent project management skills, including demonstrated ability to develop and manage to a project plan, establish priorities, work to deadlines and control a number of projects at various stages of work.

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

About Legrand’s Lighting Sector

Legrand’s Lighting Sector consists of five lighting brands; Pinnacle, Finelite, Focal Point, and OCL which focus on architectural, decorative, and downlighting and Kenall which focuses on lighting for demanding environments.  We employ a talented group of employees that love lighting to design and manufacture high performance, energy efficient LED lighting solutions for applications in commercial, educational, healthcare, as well as challenging environments such as tunnels and correctional facilities.  With an eye toward sustainable design, our focus is on specification-oriented products and solutions that meet the functional needs of spaces while working in harmony with the designer’s vision for those spaces. We work with architects, engineers, and contractors to supply lighting built specifically for their client’s projects.   

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