Graphic Designer

Digital Control Incorporated (DCI) is the world’s leading supplier of underground locating and steering products for the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry. Since the introduction of this revolutionary technology 30 years ago, Digital Control has been at the forefront of trenchless technologies that enable the efficient installation of underground utilities such as fiber optic, telecom, gas, and water lines world-wide. DCI’s products are valued for their durable design, ease of use and uncompromising commitment to customer service.

We are seeking a Graphic Designer who will play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative of our groundbreaking products. You’ll be able to focus on your craft, creating inspiring visuals that spark the imagination of our followers, partners, and team members. We’re looking for an experienced, self-sufficient designer to help elevate how DCI shows up across every channel, producing high-quality work that spans digital, print, product, packaging, and large-format trade show environments, all while keeping our brand sharp and consistent.

Who You Are

You are a creative designer with a passion for storytelling and a desire to connect with people worldwide. You prefer a role where you get to do a lot of different things and collaborate with others. You are looking for an opportunity to shape the creative direction from start to finish at a world-leading company. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or another role at DCI.

What You'll Do

• Design and Production
• Design across digital (social, email, web) and print (collateral, brochures, signage, booth graphics)
• Build and maintain polished, on-brand PowerPoint presentations for training, sales, marketing, and internal communications
• Design assets for Mailchimp email campaigns and deploy digital publications using Flipsnack.
• Lead the design and production of trade show materials including booth graphics, banners, backdrops, pop-ups, and event collateral.
• Design product packaging and label artwork, managing files through the full production process.
• Create 3D product renderings and visualizations using KeyShot to support sales, marketing, and trade show needs.
• Coordinate with vendors and print partners to ensure files are prepped, spec'd, and delivered correctly.
• Create visual content that appeals to a global audience while respecting and reflecting local cultures, languages, and consumer behaviors, with a strong understanding of cultural nuances and the ability to adapt visual storytelling to fit diverse audience needs.

Planning

• Work closely with subject matter experts, training personnel, and project teams to plan and execute high-quality content.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal oversight, hitting deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Demonstrate adaptability and strong problem-solving skills, making quick adjustments to product launches and content based on real-time feedback from global teams and local audiences.

Project Coordination

• Engage in detailed discussions with internal clients, product and engineering product managers, and other project stakeholders to fully understand each project's audience, objectives, and messaging.
• Create visual media that aligns with the intended message and resonates with the target audience.
• Work with the Brand Manager to support brand consistency across all touchpoints, internally and externally.

Collaboration

• Partner with the Global Creative Content Manager to bring campaigns to life.
• Work cross-functionally with product managers, subject matter experts, and global teams to ensure work aligns with both global brand strategies and local market needs.
• Participate in team reviews and contribute ideas that push the work forward.
• Travel up to 10% of the time to support trade shows and events.

Continuous Learning

• Maintain a commitment to staying current on cultural nuances, consumer trends, and technological advancements to ensure our visual content remains relevant, respectful, and effective on a global scale

Requirements

• 6+ years of graphic design experience, in-house or agency.
• B2B industry experience, ideally in manufacturing, industrial, or technical product environments.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Figma.
• Experience designing and formatting polished PowerPoint presentations.
• Working knowledge of Mailchimp and Flipsnack for email and digital publication design.
• Hands-on experience with KeyShot for product rendering and visualization.
• Proven experience designing product packaging and label artwork, including dieline setup and print production.
• Proven experience designing for trade shows and live events, including large-format production and vendor coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to design for global audiences with cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
• Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams including content managers, subject matter experts, and global marketing teams.
• A portfolio that demonstrates range, from brand-level work to production-heavy deliverables.
• Deep understanding of typography, layout, color, and print specifications.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, low-drama attitude.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%.

Preferred

• Experience with SketchUp for 3D modeling or spatial visualization.
• Experience working within or evolving an established brand system.
• Motion graphics or basic video editing skills.
• Experience with product photography workflows.
• Experience with Craft CMS.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Ability to arrange sets and lighting to capture professional video and photo content.

Benefits

• Unparalleled health benefits (PPO plan with no deductibles, no co-pays, DCI covers 99% of costs)
• Quarterly bonuses: we all share in the success of the company
• Professional development
• 401k match (3% match from DCI regardless of participation, 5% maximum match, 100% vested immediately)
• 22 days PTO
• Parental leave
• Company covers 100% of payroll taxes for state family medical leave
• 11 annual paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Winter break (we are closed the last week of each year)
• See more benefits information here.

Compensation:

• DCI is proud to offer comprehensive compensation packages including competitive base pay and discretionary quarterly profit sharing bonuses to all part-time and full-time team members. Base pay is reviewed at a minimum on an annual basis.
• Pay range: $85,700 - $97,200per year. To ensure equity, our compensation philosophy is to bring people into new roles in the range of the mid-point of that role. Factors considered for pay include the level of skill, experience, training, external market factors, and internal value.
• Profit sharing bonus: Over the last 3 years, quarterly bonuses ranged between 11% and 16%. Future bonuses could be higher or lower depending on company profits.

Why DCI?

Work hard, play often... DCI employees are innovative and creative. Our open (forest-like) work environment creates free flowing conversations across all functions. We have gaming days; Lego challenges and ping pong matches to build on our creativity when one hits a roadblock. If that is not enough, our employees bring their four-legged companions (dogs) to work and can take them for a walk around the Green River trail.

DCI takes pride in caring a lot about our employees. We believe that employees should not be burdened with benefits expenses, so we provide lucrative health care plans unmatched in most other companies. We also like to eat at DCI and find any excuse to celebrate the most random holidays (Pi Day, Chocolate Ice Cream Day, etc.) We have monthly catered lunches, a fully stocked snack area, sporting tickets, wellness competitions, and most importantly a team of people who will tell you that DCI is the best place they've ever worked. This is evident by our long service team and low turnover.

We Celebrate Inclusion:

DCI is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at DCI is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. DCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is DCI’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's EEO policy includes the full & complete support of the Company and all levels of leadership. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so too.