What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at Warn Industries?
Position Title: | Graphic Designer |
Reports To: | Creative Director |
Staff Accountability: | None |
EEO: | 1 |
FLSA: | Exempt |
The Warn Group believes that every team member plays a significant role in our success. We enable our customers with the tools they need to work and play outdoors. This position description is designed to outline the primary duties of the role, qualifications, and job scope. Just as we do not want our customers to be limited in the outdoor space, we do not want to limit our team members nor the organization to just the work that is identified. It is our expectation that each team member will serve their customers wherever, whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
Position Summary:
Warn Industries is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer to assist in the development and execution of creative assets that support our brand, products, and marketing initiatives within the off-road and automotive space. This role requires an understanding of performance-driven brands, strong conceptual thinking, hands-on design expertise, and the ability to guide and maintain brand consistency across all channels.
Essential Functions:
- Lead the creative development and execution of visual assets across print, digital, packaging, and retail environments
- Maintain and enforce brand standards, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints
- Concept and design marketing materials including catalogs, product launches, ads, social media, email, and web assets
- Develop packaging and labeling that clearly communicates product features, specs, and brand positioning
- Art direct and participate in product and lifestyle photo shoots, including vehicles, installed product, and off-road environment.
- Collaborate with marketing, product, and engineering teams to translate technical information into clear, visually compelling content
- Design and produce point-of-purchase (POP) displays, dealer materials, and trade show assets
- Prepare production-ready files for a variety of outputs including print, large format, packaging, and digital
- Manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced, product-driven environment
- Provide creative direction and feedback to designers and cross-functional partners
Required Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field
- 5 years of professional design experience (in-house or agency, preferably in automotive, outdoor, or product-based industries)
Portfolio Requirement: A portfolio showcasing both current and past work is required. Candidates should demonstrate a range of projects including print, digital, packaging, and, ideally, product-based or automotive-related work.
Required Qualifications:
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Strong understanding of typography, layout, and brand systems, including font selection and hierarchy
- Proven experience in packaging design and production for physical products
- Experience art directing and executing photo shoots, including working with vehicles and product installations
- Solid understanding of web and digital design, including social, email, and campaign assets
- Knowledge of print production methods (offset, digital, large format) and how design translates across materials and finishes
- Experience with retail environments and POP displays
- Ability to interpret and communicate technical product information clearly and accurately.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Passion for or familiarity with off-road, truck, Jeep, or powersports culture
- Experience working with performance or enthusiast-driven brands
- Basic understanding of vehicle components, aftermarket parts, or installation processes
- Photography, video, or motion graphics experience is a plus
Physical Demands:
May require a combination of sitting, standing, and walking. May require lifting up to 40 pounds without assistance.
Travel by car or plane will be required to attend events and visit customers.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, write, verbalize and comprehend instructions and correspondence in the English language. Exhibit strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external customers while providing exceptional quality of work and outstanding customer service.
Mathematical Skills:
Must have mathematical skills equivalent to those required under education requirement.
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software:
Personal computer, mobile phone, other office equipment, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint. Must operate hand tools
Environment/Atmospheric Conditions:
Ability to work in an office environment with traditional office lighting and office furniture, as well as consistent and frequent noise, interruptions and other similar distractions. Team members in this position may also be required to work in a shop or warehouse type environment and be exposed to loud noises from equipment and machinery, cold or hot temperatures, chemicals and vapors, etc.
What's In It for Me?
At the Warn Group, we take care of our team - because when you succeed, we all do. Here's what you can expect when you join us:
- 3 Weeks of Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) - We believe in work life balance.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Comprehensive coverage plans for you and your family.
- Company Provided Short-Term & Long-Term Disability - We've got your back if life throws you a curveball.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - With company match eligibility after your first paycheck to help you plan for the future.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free support resources for mental health, financial guidance, legal services, and more.
- Team Member Discounts - Significantly save on Warn Group products and gear through our employee purchase program.
- Career Growth & Training - Learn new skills, grow your knowledge, and advance with us.
- Team Environment - Work with people who support, respect, and value each other.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Warn Industries is committed to providing FMLA and equal opportunities for all applicants. Warn Industries recruits, hires, trains, and promotes team members in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law. For more information on FMLA, EEO and EPPA regulations, you can check out our career page located at www.warn.com. Warn Industries hires U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and be able to provide verification of their status as a Non-Foreign person as defined by International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Section 120.14- 120.16. Warn Industries uses E-Verify for eligibility verification to work in the U.S. For more information on E-verify, you can visit www.e-verify.com
7am-4pm PST
Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote
Warn Industries is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants, regardless of race, religion,sex, national origin,citizenship,age, disability, veteran status, or marital status and encourages application from people of diverse backgrounds. We hire US citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.. All new employees must complete and INS Employment Eligibility Verification form ( I9 ) and be able to provide verification of their status as a Non-Foreign person as defined by International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Section 120.14-120.16