Graphic Designer

About Forterra Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions. About the role We are seeking a talented and versatile Graphic Designer to join Forterra’s marketing team. This role will help bring the Forterra brand to life across digital, print, events, campaigns, and other high-visibility touchpoints. The ideal candidate is a strong visual storyteller with excellent design fundamentals, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to translate complex ideas and highly technical subject matter into compelling creative. You’ll work closely with marketing, communications, growth, product, and other teams to create distinctive, on-brand work that communicates Forterra’s technology, mission, and impact. This role complements our Content Designer by focusing more deeply on visual identity, campaign creative, graphic design, and brand execution across a wide range of formats What you'll do Design high-quality creative for digital and print channels, including marketing campaigns, social media, web, events, advertising, recruiting, signage, collateral, and internal communications Translate complex technology, products, and concepts into clear and compelling visual stories Create campaign identities, key art, graphics, illustrations, iconography, infographics, and other visual assets Develop and evolve Forterra’s visual language while maintaining consistency with established brand standards Support major company moments including product launches, announcements, trade shows, demonstrations, recruiting initiatives, and industry events Create scalable design systems, templates, and asset libraries that enable teams to work quickly while maintaining brand consistency Partner with the Content Designer on presentations, reports, technical collateral, and other materials requiring both strong information design and visual execution Collaborate with marketers, writers, engineers, product leaders, and executives to understand project goals and develop creative solutions Prepare production-ready assets for digital, print, environmental, and large-format applications Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high bar for craft, accuracy, and attention to detail Incorporate stakeholder feedback while protecting the integrity and consistency of the Forterra brand Work with external vendors, agencies, photographers, printers, and production partners as needed Qualifications 4+ years of professional graphic design experience, ideally within an in-house marketing or creative team, agency, or fast-paced technology organization Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in brand design, marketing creative, typography, layout, composition, and visual storytelling Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign Strong understanding of typography, hierarchy, color, imagery, grid systems, and fundamental design principles Experience designing across both digital and print formats Ability to take a project from initial concept through final production Strong understanding of brand systems and the ability to apply guidelines consistently while still finding opportunities to push the creative Ability to simplify complex or technical information visually without losing accuracy Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality execution Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to present and articulate design decisions Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment Comfortable receiving feedback, iterating quickly, and collaborating with stakeholders across different disciplines Preferred Qualifications Experience working with technology, defense, automotive, robotics, autonomy, aerospace, industrial, or similarly technical brands Experience creating visual identities and creative systems for campaigns, product launches, or major events Experience with environmental graphics, trade show design, signage, or large-format production Illustration, photo editing, retouching, or image-compositing skills Experience with motion graphics or animation tools such as Adobe After Effects Familiarity with Figma and modern digital design workflows Experience art directing photography, video, or external creative partners An interest in emerging technologies and the ability to quickly understand highly technical products Someone who thrives on high-impact projects and enjoys building alongside a collaborative, creative team Salary Range

$110,000.00 -$130,000.00 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including: Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents. Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents. Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December. Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year. A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption. A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend. Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires. 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%. Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Forterra