Graphic Design Manager

About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

About The Role

• Forterra is seeking a talented and creative Graphic Design Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating visually compelling and effective marketing materials that communicate our brand and product messages and help us reach our target audience. You will work with our marketing team to develop design concepts, create graphics, and produce marketing materials that engage and inspire our customers.
  
  

What You'll Do

• Develop and design marketing materials such as presentations, product sheets, 2D and 3D graphic designs, social media assets, event collateral, infographics, and digital media assets that align with our brand identity and marketing objectives.
• Collaborate within the marketing team, as well as with key members of our business development and engineering teams, to conceptualize, visualize and execute creative materials and campaigns that resonate with our target audience.
• Stay up-to-date on design trends and technology advancements in marketing and advertising.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and meeting project deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to gather feedback, share ideas, and ensure all designs align with the overall marketing strategy and messaging.
• Participate in brainstorming and creative sessions to generate new ideas and concepts that can enhance our brand image.
  
  

Qualifications

• Consistent performance in producing graphic design deliverables on-time and within guidelines.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.), familiarity with 3D applications such as Blender or 3DSMax, and strong acumen in presentation platforms such as PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and layout design.
• Comfort-level and confidence collaborating with other (third-party) design and creative resources.
• Experience working with a variety of file formats supporting still and motion graphics.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced evolving and sometimes ambiguous environment managing multiple marketing projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• A strong portfolio that showcases a range of design skills and experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior military experience and/or experience in a technology-oriented field.
  
  

Education & Experience

• 3+ years of experience producing graphic design deliverables in a marketing or advertising agency, or in a similar role working at a technology-oriented B2B company.
  
  

US Salary Range

$90,000—$120,000

Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, Legal & ID protection plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.
  
  

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.