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Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader!

Core Purpose: Building enduring relationships and strong communities

Core Values:

• Integrity – Do the right thing…always be respectful, honest and fair

• Commitment – Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises

• Teamwork – Collaborate to foster trust and success for all

• Value People – Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions

Our Company

For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape.

Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA is consistently ranked by Engineering News Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast.

We take a highly collaborative approach to our work. We work closely with owners, architects and the entire planning team well before ground is broken; providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our client can make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value.

Position Summary:

This position will be pivotal in supporting our project teams in conceptualizing and producing marketing materials for a variety of marketing campaigns, including web, digital, multi-media, print, and more. Under the guidance of the Manager of Marketing Proposals, the Graphic Designer is responsible for the complete process of defining requirements, visualizing, and consistently creating high-quality, cutting-edge graphics. This includes illustrations, images, layouts, and photography that align with Kraus-Anderson’s (KA) strategic plan and support project pursuit efforts. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including business development managers, the director of operations, project managers, technical specialists, and other team members, to generate creative solutions from concept to completion across multiple platforms while ensuring high-quality material is delivered on time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for consistently creating high-quality, cutting-edge marketing materials that conform to strategy and brand standards, including websites, proposals, slide decks, templates, brochures, advertisements, photography, and packaging.

• Create visually engaging infographics that communicate complex information and data effectively.

• Develop creative options and solutions quickly from concept to completion for multiple platforms while creating and delivering quality material on time.

• Ensure consistent adherence to brand guidelines, maintaining brand voice, aesthetics, and values across all touchpoints.

• Create illustrations, images, and other designs using Adobe Creative Suite.

• Receive input from clients and internal creative team members on writing, illustration, photo selection, and other needs and integrate it into the final product.

• Effectively meet deadlines while managing multiple projects with various stakeholders.

• Develop strong partnerships with cross-functional teams and departments.

• Able to clearly communicate and present to leadership-level audiences.

• Attend internal/external client meetings as needed.

• Support other marketing initiatives and projects as assigned by the team lead.

• Consistently executes projects with the highest personal and professional standards from start to finish.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• BA in art, graphics, other creative fields, or relevant degree.

• Minimum 3 years of working on multi-platform marketing projects or 5 years of experience with some formal coursework/training.

• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite.

• Proficiency in Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

• Must be a creative and collaborative thinker, have a strong ability to translate requirements into design, and be well-versed in the most current design and marketing trends, techniques, and programs.

• Strong knowledgeable of print production standards and best practices for social media and web content.

• Proactive and resourceful attitude, independently taking initiative and leadership.

• Must have a keen eye for aesthetics and attention to detail.

• Strong project management skills, including prioritizing tasks, managing deadlines, and working effectively under pressure.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals

• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described represent those that any employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

For Office Requirements:

• Essential functions section to include items such as the ability to:

• Clearly communicate information (both written and verbal) to colleagues and key stakeholders

• Stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods; 50%+ Use a laptop in an open office environment with natural and/or fluorescent lighting

• Navigate between office building floors, and on occasion, attend off-site meetings

• Lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Why KA?

We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future.

We believe in building leaders. KA offers a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University and community service opportunities through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program.

KA offers full time employees (30+ hours) a significant Total Rewards package including:

• Medical insurance Plan Options

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Wellness Program

• Fitness Center (Minneapolis)

• KA University Training and Development

• Fitness Center, KA corporate headquarters, Minneapolis

• 401(k) Plan

• Company sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability

• Company sponsored Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

• Time Off including vacation, sick and holiday pay

• Workplace Flexibility

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Military Leave for Active Reserve Duty

• Part time/Transition Options

• Free Parking

Along with our employer sponsored plans, we also offer an array of Voluntary Benefits and other perks.

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