Graphics Designer

Hart Energy ranks among the leading providers of news, data and analysis for the global energy industry, including the flagship Oil and as Investor Magazine and digital flagship hartenergy.com.

Summary: Hart Energy, leader in energy content, is seeking a skilled Graphics Designer. This role is responsible for creating and editing the layout and design of Hart Energy marketing communication activities (including graphics for collateral, online advertising, direct mail, e-mail, web page, sales materials, white papers, case studies and other communications) as well as participating with internal teams to produce a consistent and appropriately positioned corporate brand. Primary duties entail designing, producing, and maintaining a variety of graphic assets for Hart Energy and its clients.

Please Note: This is NOT an entry level position. Experienced, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Duties include but are not limited to the below. Please note that a complete job description will be provided to interviewed candidates upon request.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and maintain a sufficient understanding of Hart Energy, all of its products and clients necessary to support marketing and sales

• Help to organize and lead the visual conceptualization, design, coordination and production of corporate and business unit programs.

• With department direction, create and implement graphic initiatives and projects including concepts, illustrations, logos and layouts across various print and digital media.

• Select colors, fonts, images, and layouts.

• QA designs for errors and accuracy

• Implement feedback and changes as needed

• Proactively add to and contribute to the maintenance of a comprehensive marketing data base of graphic assets.

• Ensure all materials meet corporate visual and brand standards.

• Proactively proofread supplied materials for correctness.

• Interact with marketing and sales staff to track and coordinate graphic design efforts.

• Serve as a liaison with external production vendors and manage the company's relationship with these vendors in regards to project initiation, scheduling, completion, budget, evaluation and delivery.

• Manage workflow of graphic projects to include prioritization and tracking of activities and deadlines.

• Lead multiple projects while sharing work with other designers and collaborating with cross-functional leadership.

• Lead design projects from concept to final execution, under tight deadlines which ensuring consistency with the brand.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BBA), in marketing, communications or business, from a four-year college or university and a minimum of six years' experience in marketing communications or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• At least four years of experience managing digital, graphic and print projects.

• Proficient in all Adobe CS Applications.

• Extensive experience with layout and design for print (large display, publications, collateral, etc.) and digital (web, email, social, etc.) media.

• Experience with Apply Keynote a plus

• Energy industry experience is preferred.

• The successful candidate for this role will combine a marketing background with creative, analytical, and strong leadership and project management skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

• Detail oriented and highly organized.

• Skilled in time management and ability to prioritize tasks.

Competitive benefits package:

• Medical, dental, vision health benefits

• Life and AD&D

• 401K Plan

• Up to 21 PTO days (Paid Time Off) annually for new hires.

• 11 paid holidays.

Hybrid Work:

• This is not a remote position. We do offer a hybrid work schedule. The candidate will need to reside in the Houston or surrounding area.

Hart Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.