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Graphic Designer

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE : ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

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As a Graphic Designer you will be responsible for assisting in the development and design of campaigns and programs including digital content and sales collateral material (advertising, brochures, marketing sell sheets, creative campaigns, etc.). Contribute in brainstorming sessions and work closely with the marketing and communications team and business units to develop creative solutions for all marketing campaigns and programs. Partner with marketing managers, writers, designers and product specialists to create digital assets and marketing materials that communicate information effectively with the use of design. Constructively participate in cross-functional communications, use skills to design thinking, correctly use graphic systems, typography, iconography, color, pattern, and form. Complete work consistently with a drive to hone skills, experiment with new tools, and have the ability to clearly express rational behind design decisions.

Essential Functions

Work closely with Channel Marketing, Sales and Product teams to understand business initiatives and leading the creative team to translate them into thoughtful design and brand expressions, taking ownership of the creative work, from concept through execution

Create visual content while collaborating across disciplines with designers, photographers, writers, developers, and more to build our brand and increase awareness and customer engagement

Drive creative solutions from concept through completion on a variety of media including, but not limited to : omni-channel campaign development, Social & Display ads, Animation, illustration, Print materials, Direct Mail, Event support

Experience with a fast-paced environment and ability to pivot quickly based on strategic business needs

Ability to uphold and follow style guidelines

Organize and maintain creative assets, including logos, image library, working files and more

Lead visual direction in a highly collaborative, fast-moving environment and are unafraid to ask questions or admit when you don’t know the answer

Excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Plus the ability to multitask, while maintaining a high level of detail and craftsmanship

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or related field preferred

Corporate or agency experience preferred; B2B and B2C experience a plus

3+ years of experience as a visual designer or visual communicator

Strong visual communicator who understands the big picture, solves problems, and adapts ideas for different audiences

Expert proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat; working knowledge of video editing tools

Portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling, art direction, typography, and campaign work across print, digital, email, and motion

Clear, confident communicator who can present ideas, explain design decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional partners

Organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Detail-oriented self-starter with strong ownership, accountability, and follow-through

Collaborative, curious, and open to feedback, with the ability to work independently when needed

Total Rewards and Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Health Savings Account

Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)

12 Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Matching Gift Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

THIRD PARTY AGENCY : Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?

A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.

In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.

Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.

What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.

While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.

Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.

We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.