Sr. Graphic Designer

Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Supermicro looking for a Sr. Graphic Designer well-rounded Sr. Graphic Designer with an eye for detail and comprehensive arrangement of information from presentations and page layout as well as intuitive consideration of graphical, data and technical copy? We are looking for talented creative designer with an eye for current trends in presentation design, and corporate clean page layout for print and digital hero image applications with a clean minimalist approach. In addition, we are looking for a team member with project management skills as it will be important to back-up another team members with that responsible. Must be focused, detail oriented, organized and a self-starter.

In executing presentation design responsibilities, your duties will include choosing type within the brand guidelines, graphics, and other visual elements for the slides in consideration of current trends. You will work with stakeholders, including VP of marketing, Director of Product Marketing, Director of Corporate Communications, Director of Events, Creative Director, Product Managers and Product Marketing Managers to ensure the message is presented accurately and effectively.

To be successful in this role, you should have in-depth knowledge of telling a compelling graphic story through graphic design, styles and layout techniques. You should also have experience executing marketing projects from conception to production Ultimately, you will ensure the design team promotes our brand through delivering high quality pieces on tight deadlines.

* Execute high-level design projects based on messaging/creative input and house standards

*Corporate identity, branding, based on executive/leadership inputs

* Design and develop compelling visual content, ranging from concept through editing, layout and bring to completion through multiple rounds of approvals and stakeholders, including corporate executive leadership

*Deliver on logos, layouts, diagrams, icons and illustrations for website home page banners, landing pages, banner ads, brochures, data sheets, white papers with high-definition visual designs in an Agile product development process.

*Expert in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier, and After Effects, Animate, Audition and Figma a plus.

* Create original graphics as needed to support design projects

* Consult with other departments to develop graphic designs which support strategic objectives

* Communicate the company's vision, strategic growth initiatives and other complex messages in a way that creates clarity, consistency and understanding among both internal and external stakeholders

* Revise and/or update existing collateral, projects, and images
* Format collaterals in templates
* Photo optimization, compositing and clean-up
* Develop and improve design processes and standards
* Attend and participate in meetings as required
* Maintain professional business relations with communication distributors and suppliers, and external contacts
* Coordinate marketing activities with printers, service agencies, advertisers, and vendors to complete design projects on time
* Work closely with Program Management, Product Marketing Managers and support for assigned events.

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Graphic Design or related field, advanced degree preferred
* 8+ years relevant experience preferred
* Computer hardware related product experience is a plus
* HTML/Web Design experience is a plus, but it's not required
* Expert knowledge of concept, layout, typography, color, and branding
* Expert knowledge of production techniques including printing, paper and materials
* A rich portfolio of work examples
* Ability to create original designs based on messaging/creative input and brand standards
* Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment while managing time efficiently
* Must be a self-starter, identifying problems and initiating solutions independently
* Ability to understand and work within our corporate brand guidelines
* "Can do" attitude and strong work ethic for delivering optimum creative work
* Ability to work autonomously and/or in teams, with capacity to work on multiple projects simultaneously and quickly
* Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and changing deadlines
* Excellent organizational and communication skills, combined with an impeccable attention to detail
* Stays current with design trends, production, and technology

$90,000 - $147,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.