Fond du Lac
Full Time
Are you ready for what’s next?
Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.
Are you ready for what’s next?
Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.
Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:
Position Overview:
Mercury Marine is a bold company that enables people to live bold lives. The people who work at Mercury Marine design and build award-winning marine engines and accessories. The products they make allow people to pursue their on-water passions and create lasting memories. The in-house creative team of Mercury Marine is responsible for delivering inspiring and emotive creative assets that help grow product market share, engage customers and build brand awareness. The position of Graphic Designer is accountable for taking creative direction and executing creative projects based on briefs, concepts and client/project needs. Traditional design, digital design, and project management with emphasis on strong brand and product knowledge are all roles of this creative position.
This position is part of the in-house Creative Team and reports to the Mercury Marine Art Director. The Graphic Designer will support multiple projects, collaborate across functions, have an acute attention to detail, display forward thinking, and display a commitment to continuous learning. This role provides opportunity for on-going skill development and increased impact to brand equity and business results.
At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.
Essential Functions:
- Layout and design marketing materials for Mercury Marine business units and brands.
- Assist with display creative for use at trade shows, activation events and competitive angling tournaments.
- Image retouching, clipping paths creation, and take art direction from senior creatives.
- Work with senior creatives to ensure work aligns with the supplied creative brief and end results align to overall brand strategy.
- Take creative direction from senior creatives from project start to finish and maintain consistent brand aesthetics utilizing Project Management software.
- Represent the brand as an ambassador. Know the standards and be able to give direction when needed. Maintain consistency of brand esthetics to enhance client relationships.
- Maintain personal creative resources, visual data, samples, graphic standards, manuals, etc.
- Assist in maintaining Digital Asset Manager system to share digital and traditional media to internal and external partners. Update and assist in maintenance, including daily account additions, removals and meta data accuracy.
Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in an agency or in-house creative department.
- Associates Degree in Graphic Design or related field; Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or Fine Arts, preferred
- Online portfolio demonstrating skills and abilities that extend to multiple mediums.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom, and Acrobat.
- Video capture & photography skills are a plus
- Understanding of digital and social platforms as well as their use within marketing.
- Ability to multi-task with more than one project to meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
- Be collaborative, approachable and have a strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of both analog and digital prepress processes.
- Knowledge of Macintosh computer system.
- Have an appetite for staying ahead of design trends and applying those trends, where appropriate, to the work.
Why Brunswick:
Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer valuable benefits including a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, health benefits, paid time off, a robust Wellness Program, and much more.
About Mercury:
Mercury Marine is a world leading manufacturer of marine propulsion systems. A $2.6 billion division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury designs, manufactures and distributes engines, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications, empowering boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world with 10,000 service points globally. Mercury’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages; Mercury global parts and accessories including propellers, and SmartCraft electronics; Power Products Integrated Solutions; MotorGuide trolling motors; Attwood, Garelick and Whale marine parts; Land ’N’ Sea, BLA, Payne’s Marine, Kellogg Marine & Lankhorst Taselaar marine parts distribution; and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils. More information is available at mercurymarine.com.
Next is Now!
We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.
Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HRSharedServices@brunswick.com for support.