Creative Designer I

About the role

Western States Equipment Company has been a leading employer across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming since 1956. Driven by a mission to solve customers’ toughest challenges, the company is guided by core values of Safety, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability, and Innovation. Team members uphold these values while contributing to building communities for a better tomorrow. Safety and the Customer Care Commitment are foundational to the mission and the standard by which success is measured.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute graphic content, including layouts, banners, infographics, and multimedia assets for web, social, and print.
• Assist video production efforts, including editing footage, color correction, audio synchronization, and incorporating motion graphics while adhering to branding standards.
• Provide design solutions for high‑profile campaigns and presentations, ensuring consistency and innovation.
• Create and update graphics for website layouts, email marketing campaigns, and social media posts, adhering to brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with marketing managers, digital marketing, and sales teams to align design work with broader marketing objectives.
• Manage multiple design projects concurrently, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery and quality standards.
• Coordinate the creative process from ideation through final execution, maintaining attention to detail and adhering to deadlines.
• Evaluate and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment, ensuring all project requirements are fulfilled.
• Contribute proactively to team creative meetings, offering solutions to design challenges.
• Regularly communicate with internal stakeholders to gather project requirements and ensure alignment.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and agencies for specialized production needs (e.g., printing, video production).
• Adhere to all customer care standards.

Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, climbing, twisting, and leaning.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Must meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.
• Ability to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English); Spanish is a plus.
• Occasional overnight travel as needed.

Skills

• Proficient in computer design software (Adobe CC).
• Basic knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, AfterEffects, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and PC operations.
• Basic web development/editing such as HTML and CSS preferred.
• Advanced video editing skills, including color correction, sound synchronization, and motion graphics.
• Strong conceptual thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and contribute ideas to creative campaigns.
• Consistent attendance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• 1‑3 years of experience in graphic design, multimedia content creation, or a related field.