Insurance Agency Marketing Services, Inc. is looking for a Graphic Designer to join its Creative Department. Imagine a place where responsibility is shared equally among all employees. Where leaders are approachable, and the open-door policy is the rule. Where employees are tasked to be innovative and work with an entrepreneurial spirit.
The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of professional design experience. Candidates with other experience levels and backgrounds will be considered upon evaluation of their portfolios. All candidates should provide a link to an online portfolio to be considered for this position or provide samples via e-mail if requested. All candidates must be self-motivated and willing to listen, learn and collaborate.
An IAMS, Inc. Graphic Designer helps craft stories about our brands, products and people. This position supports both IAMS’ marketers as well as the independent insurance agents contracted with IAMS. It is a cross-functional position that interacts with many facets of the company and our clients, so excellent interpersonal skills are just as important as design skills.
As an IAMS, Inc. Graphic Designer, you will have the opportunity to create effective design solutions for some or all of the following applications:
- Brand identity and logo design
- Print collateral
- Graphics and presentations
- Catalog/brochure publications
- Digital Marketing/Social Media platforms and tools
- Video Production and Editing
- Email and Website design
As an IAMS, Inc. Graphic Designer, you will be expected to:
- Have a solid understanding of design principles and fundamentals.
- Be creative and use your design skills to solve problems.
- Meet deadlines and manage tasks with minimal oversight.
- Craft design solutions through collaboration with internal team members and external producers.
- Learn as much about our customers and industry as you can.
- Push creative boundaries but be willing to compromise.
- Dig into the details of products and technologies as necessary.
- Be flexible enough to quickly shift priorities when needed.
- Follow established departmental procedures for proofing, closing out jobs, and archiving projects.
- Meet tight deadlines and still produce quality design work.
- This is an in office position with hours of Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design is preferred, with a minimum Associate Degree in Graphic Design required (other educational backgrounds may be considered upon evaluation of portfolio).
- 1-3 years of experience as a professional designer.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Photoshop. Illustrator, etc.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent project management skills and organizational skills.
- Understanding print and digital media production processes.
- Proficiency with digital marketing, social media and web design/development is a plus.
Special consideration for the following additional experience:
- Familiarity with the insurance industry.
- Experience managing or building websites using WordPress.
- Email marketing experience using a marketing automation platform (Hubspot, Campaigner, Marketo, Salesforce, etc.).
- Social Media marketing and campaign management.
- Experience with GoToWebinar and webinar facilitation.
- Google Ads, Analytics, Search Console
- SEO, AISO, AEO, and GEO
- HTML, CSS, Java, PHP, or any other coding/programming languages
- Photography/DSLR
- Must be able to pass a background check
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Year-end bonus
- Health, dental, vision insurance, plus employer HSA contributions
- 401k with employer match
- Paid holidays and Paid Time Off
About IAMS:
Insurance Agency Marketing Services (IAMS) is a well-established and stable, independently owned Insurance Marketing Organization (IMO). We have been in business since 1986 and growing strong!
We specialize in life and annuity insurance and support independent agents/producers throughout the country. We have long-term, solid relationships with several nationwide industry leading carriers and are very proud to have been one of the few selected IMO’s in the country to contract with certain carriers to represent their products and services. IAMS has a proven track record with providing the highest level of customer service to our clients because we are smaller and more specialized IMO, we can provide immediate response and personal service to our clients.
IAMS has long-term employees who know the industry inside and out. We continue to grow with the same philosophy of hiring the best and brightest to deliver this level of customer service. Our employees drive our success. Working at IAMS, you will be integrated into a close-knit family of teamwork and support, in an environment that provides stability, growth and success with the freedom and ability to control your career path. This is our commitment to you. It’s truly a great place to work! If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we want to talk with you!
www.iamsinc.com
IAMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.in, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Topeka, KS 66604 (Required)
Work Location: In person
