WHO ARE WE?
US MgO Company is a new manufacturing business supplying magnesium oxide (MgO) panel products to North America’s residential, commercial, and industrial construction markets. Our mission is to lead the widespread adoption of MgO panels in homes and buildings across North America. We offer a proprietary range of innovative MgO panel products with high fire resistance, structural strength, and exceptional durability. These products set new standards for how walls, subfloors, and more are designed and constructed in homes and buildings.
We’re recruiting high-energy professionals to join our growing team! While our company and products are new, our leadership team has vast experience in construction, building science, and manufacturing. Visit our website at www.USMgO.co (new website in the works!) for more information.
WHO ARE YOU?
We’re seeking a creative digital artist with at least 3 years of professional graphic design experience to fill the newly created position of Graphic Designer. In this role, you’ll develop digital and print resources to support the nationwide launch of our new product line and much more during the exponential growth period ahead of us. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in construction or building products and an interest in using their talents to save energy and better the environment.
If you’re a Graphic Designer seeking a fun, dynamic, and growth-oriented team environment, we’d like to speak with you!
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Graphic Design
- Support the launch of the company’s first products as we enter the market by developing digital and print resources that promote our product and inform our audience.
- Manage the development and maintenance of brand guidelines, graphic design standards, communication templates, and marketing collateral.
- Perform research and share results with team members on industry trends and innovations related to tools, methods, designs, and more that make our resources stand out.
- Translate technical product and building science information into accessible and compelling digital and print content.
- Contribute resources to the development of educational and promotional video content.
- Develop and maintain presentations, brochures, technical collateral, and other resources that will be used by co-workers, customers, partners, and vendors.
- Build relationships with industry peers and participate in the management of subcontractors and vendors that support our work.
Marketing Support
- Support overall marketing and sales content creation by designing engaging content for e-newsletters, press releases, blog posts, website content, social media, and other communication channels.
- Establish and maintain consistent brand representation across all platforms.
- Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of business correspondence including digital and print flyers, brochures, customer forms, and client letters.
Additional Activities
- Participate in weekly team meetings to plan schedules and prioritize projects.
- Attend local, regional, and national events for professional development and continuing education purposes.
- Support partner companies on an as-needed basis.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
Education
- Associate degree or higher in Graphic Design, Arts, or related field is required.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of professional graphic design experience.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Advanced capabilities using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), Canva, or similar programs for advanced graphic design creation and editing.
Preferred Experience
- Experience using WordPress for website editing and updates.
- 3 years of professional graphic design experience in construction or building products.
Skills
- Dependable, self-directed, and able to complete tasks with limited supervision.
- Proactive problem solver with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; highly effective interpersonal skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and team collaboration skills.
HOW YOU’LL DO IT:
Location
- We’re flexible on the location for this role: in-person, hybrid, or remote. What matters to us most is hiring a great team member! Hybrid and remote candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Our headquarters is in Leland, North Carolina near Wilmington. Ideally, the Graphic Designer will live within reasonable travel distance of our office to attend select meetings and events.
Travel
- Minimal local travel by personal or company vehicle is expected.
- Some overnight travel to industry meetings and events is expected.
POSITION TYPE
- This is a full-time employee position.
- This position reports to the General Manager.
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE:
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary starting at $45,000.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available after one full month of employment and are 100% employer-paid for the employee. Access for dependents is provided.
- 401(k) program available with company contribution and additional company and employee matching contributions.
- 3 weeks of PTO for vacation and sick leave and paid federal holidays are provided.
- Training and professional development resources are provided.
- More information on our benefits will be provided during interviews.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
US MgO Company, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
INTERESTED?
Apply online or email your Resume, Cover Letter, and Compensation Preferences to Info@USMgO.co. No phone calls please.
This role requires candidates to submit a digital portfolio with their application. Please include two examples of each of the following:
- Logo design
- Print collateral demonstrating layout, composition, and typography skills (brochure, flyer, etc.)
- Branding campaign (series of work with consistently branded elements)
- Layout/art created in Adobe Illustrator
- Enhanced or retouched images in Photoshop or a similar program
- Any favorite project that showcases a high level of design skill