Senior Graphic Designer

Senior Graphic Designer

Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.

Responsible for developing and producing creative visual communications that support marketing, sales, employee engagement, and corporate initiatives. Serves as a senior creative resource by developing strategic visual solutions, maintaining brand standards, and creating digital and print materials, presentations, event graphics, and other branded assets that effectively communicate organizational objectives. Collaborates with stakeholders across the organization to ensure visual communications are compelling, consistent, and aligned with business goals.

Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility. Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!

Move Forward With Us

What you will be doing:

• Develops and produces visual communications that support marketing, sales, employee engagement, and corporate initiatives.
• Designs print and digital materials, including advertisements, brochures, presentations, signage, trade show graphics, and other branded assets.
• Creates content for websites, social media, email campaigns, digital displays, and intranet platforms.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to develop creative solutions that support business objectives.
• Ensures brand consistency and quality across all communications.
• Manages multiple projects and priorities to meet deadlines and business needs.
• Uses project management software to track requests, approvals, and timelines.
• Maintains digital asset libraries, templates, photography, and brand resources.
• Prepares and reviews files for print and digital production.
• Coordinates with printers, vendors, and external partners to ensure quality and cost-effective execution.
• Stays current on design trends, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

What you need:

• Advanced knowledge of graphic design principles, typography, layout, color theory, branding, and visual storytelling.
• Strong understanding of print production, digital marketing channels, and marketing communications best practices.
• Ability to develop creative solutions that support business objectives and effectively communicate complex information.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build productive working relationships.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, creativity, sound judgment, and commitment to quality.
• Proficiency in current design software, workflow management tools, and emerging AI-enabled technologies.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible professional graphic design experience required.
• Experience managing complex creative projects from concept through final production required.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, visual communications, creative problem-solving, and multi-channel design.
• Experience supporting both print and digital marketing initiatives preferred.

Computer Skills Advanced:

• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)
• Microsoft PowerPoint and presentation design
• Microsoft Word

Intermediate:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Teams

Preferred:

• SharePoint
• Adobe Workfront
• Microsoft Copilot
• Adobe Firefly or similar AI-powered creative tools

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provides creative leadership and guidance to team members, stakeholders, and external partners.

Physical Activities:

• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and work at a computer.
• Frequently required to use hands to operate computer equipment and other office technology.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or lift materials.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color differentiation, and the ability to work on a computer screen for extended periods.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Who we want:

• Hard-working winners . Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
• Effective communicators . People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.

Don't feel like you check all the boxes in the job description? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.

Why Work at Franklin Electric?

Becoming a part of the Franklin Electric team not only provides outstanding benefits, it also opens doors to opportunities for future growth. Enjoy peace of mind with a world-class company. But more importantly, be satisfied in knowing you make a difference. Take a look at this video to see our Global Headquarters here in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

About Franklin Electric

Franklin Electric is a global leader in water and energy systems, committed to continuous improvement and innovation to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Our founders in 1944 named the company after America's pioneer electrical engineer, Benjamin Franklin, which lives on today in our culture to drive us to push boundaries and create meaningful change. We offer a comprehensive range of pumps, motors, drives, and controls for residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and municipal applications. More than just a workplace, Franklin Electric is a vibrant and inclusive community of forward-thinkers, united by our mission to drive positive impact worldwide. Our culture fosters career growth and personal development, with a focus on promoting from within and nurturing talent. Our recent awards in "America's Most Responsible Companies", "Most Trusted Companies" by Newsweek, "America's Climate Leaders" and "Indiana's Best Places to Work" attest, we're dedicated to upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility. At Franklin Electric, we believe that everyone deserves to be treated fairly and respectfully, and that our diversity of thought, culture and experience makes us a stronger company. Our commitment to social responsibility is evident in programs like the Franklin Women's Network and our philanthropic efforts through the Franklin Wells for the World Foundation. Through these endeavors, we've provided clean water to over 284,000 people in 12 countries, addressing the global water crisis head-on, Locally in our communities, the Franklin Electric Charitable and Educational Foundation (FECEF) supports causes close to our hearts, such as United Way, Boys & Girls Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Our dedication to excellence extends beyond our products and services, shaping a brighter future for both our employees and the communities we serve. Join us in driving meaningful change and making a difference with Franklin Electric.