Production Designer

About Wellmark

We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we’ve built our reputation on over 80 years’ worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors—our members. If you’re passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying today!

About the Role

Use your strengths at Wellmark as a Designer! Working as part of our Marketing Creative Services team, the Designer supports print and web production efforts across the organization. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders from a variety of business units to understand requirements and translate those into technically sound documents that align with the Wellmark brand.

Ideal candidates have a demonstrated history of developing strong relationships within an organization. You thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and incorporate successful time management and prioritization methods to deliver within tight timelines. You enjoy contributing creative ideas and leveraging your design expertise to elevate projects while working within established processes and brand standards. Working in the weeds does not deter you, and you are eager to perform work that allows you to ideate, conceptualize, and execute.

Responsibilities

• Create aesthetically pleasing and technically sound layouts using Adobe Creative software and working with large amounts of information.
• Package files primarily for print but may work with digital static banner ad layout and collaborate with partners for timely production.
• Serve as the front-line face of the team, working with internal partners to understand needs and update documents accordingly.
• Use data to inform and support creative decisions.
• Create and update designs and templates.
• Use project tracking software to log and track projects.
• Perform administrative duties associated with storing files.
• Collaborate with others to ensure all creative meets the highest level of accessibility and upholds Wellmark brand standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Graphic Design, or related degree, or direct and applicable work experience.
• Portfolio of work required for consideration.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and assist team members to accommodate short timelines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate information accurately to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking, and poise in all situations.
• Ability to complete projects both independently and in partnership with other designers.
• Self-starter who thrives in a high-energy, fast-paced, ever-changing, collaborative environment with a curious mindset.
• Ability to receive feedback constructively and support cooperation and collaboration across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Graphic Design.