Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) is all about owning what you do. We're a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex, heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions.
We're currently searching for a Senior Graphic Designer to join our marketing team. Graphic designers are self-motivated and lead the creative execution of digital and traditional marketing for ESS. They are responsible for managing brand standards for both internal and external communications materials and driving the overall creative aesthetic and concept creation to bring innovative ideas to life.
What you'll be doing:
- Manage and maintain company brand standards, ensuring graphic elements are consistently applied across all internal and external mediums
- Ensure all creative assets align with the company's strategic goals and vision
- Design a wide range of creative assets and offer creative insights on a variety of internal and external initiatives and campaigns - including social media, email campaigns, direct mail, branded merchandise, event materials, infographics, motion graphics, and more
- Work cross-functionally with marketing, communications, media/production, and operational and executive leadership
- Create and execute company campaigns for brand awareness, company milestones, and other initiatives
- Coach and mentor graphic designers and other marketing teammates
- Work with individuals across a variety of teams to develop creative solutions for our company, partners, and clients
- Coordinate with external agencies, freelancers, or production partners as needed
- Provide art direction on photoshoots, construction jobsites, and other shoots
- Provide best practices and encourage creativity with all marketing team members, staying abreast of and applying design trends
- Attend company events and represent the firm at industry events as needed
You're a good fit if:
- You hold a bachelor's degree in graphic design, fine arts, visual communications, or a related discipline
- You have 5+ years of graphic design experience
- You have management and/or mentorship experience
- You have familiarity with video production, motion graphics, and web design
- You have a strong creative portfolio showcasing expertise in branding, design systems, and campaign-worthy work across various media
- You approach design with passion and discipline
- You're a little obsessed with processes, proofing, and error-checking
- You thrive in both an independent and collaborative environment
- You are passionate about transforming ideas into clear, cohesive, and impactful campaigns
- You don't sweat it if you need to juggle concurrent projects with tight deadlines
- You are an absolute rockstar in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
- You possess an online portfolio of clever, campaign-worthy work and enjoy challenging the status quo
- You have routinely worked with third-party vendors and have experience preparing creative files for web and large-format printing
- You're an active member of the design, marketing, and communications community
- You play well with others and generally have a positive attitude
- You take initiative and drive projects
- You have a sense of humor (big plus)
Bonus skills/experience:
- Know a little about the A/E/C industry already? Bonus.
- Know about civil construction, too? Double bonus.
- You can navigate Adobe PremierPro, Adobe After Effects, and WordPress
- You dabble in video editing and motion graphics and/or have experience collaborating with video editors to create impactful motion graphics
- We use (project management), WordPress (website), and Open Asset (digital asset management), so it would be fantastic if you already know those tech tools.
- Hablas español? We routinely translate our copy into Spanish. If you can write or QC Spanish content, that would be outstanding.
Location:
This team member will work out of the Kansas City, MO office located in the River Market district. Other office locations would be considered. Some regional travel may be required, including a few overnight stays here and there. ESS offers a comprehensive and competitive package including access to top-notch tech tools and flex time.
Hybrid Work Schedule:
- Monday/Friday - Remote
- Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday - Office
But wait, there's more.
ESS offers its employee-owners a variety of additional perks and bonus opportunities:
- Industry-leading Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) and financial health education
- Comprehensive health benefits and insurance
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Casual and professional work environment
- Paid training and continuing education
- Paid overtime
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Wellness program
- Referral bonus program
- Apprenticeship programs
- Leadership and training programs
Emery Sapp & Sons is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by laws.