Description:

AKE Safety Equipment is a small company that manufactures and sells STOP-FYRE® The World’s BEST Fire Extinguisher® - a premium fire extinguisher, is currently looking for a Graphic Design Assistant that also has knowledge in basic Marketing skills. This hybrid position is responsible for providing support to the Sales Team at AKE and will work closely with the Director of Sales.

AKE is looking for a creative, innovative individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is able to handle juggling multiple projects at once. A candidate for this position must be a self-starter – someone who can take a shred of an idea and independently build it into something professional, engaging, captivating, and educational. The Graphic Design and Marketing Assistant must be able to quickly adapt to change and be able to keep the success and forward movement of the business as the ultimate top priority.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Develop strategies to reach AKE’s core audience through print materials, ads, and tradeshows

· Design and create sell sheets, machinery illustrations, sales brochures, and other sales support materials with a high level of attention to detail

· Be the voice of the brand to connect readers with content, look for the conversation starter in our stories, and use it as a lead to spark conversation with our audience

· Work with Business Development and related teams to grow relationships with audience and third-party vendors/partners

· Will be handling multiple projects. Must be able to report progress as needed and create action plans to finish projects on time

· Responsible for local event photoshoots and recordings

· Edit photos and videos with excellence

· Work in concert with broader AKE marketing efforts, including collaborating with the E-commerce Manager on product launches and ad campaigns

Required Qualifications and Skills:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field

· 1-3 years of relevant marketing experience

· Use of a DSLR camera

· 2 + years in videography, video editing, and photography

· High proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite; specifically Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, and Premiere

· Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

· Great customer service and communication skills

· Be data driven and experimental

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

· Knowledge of Adobe After Effects software

· CRM experience (SalesForce)

· 3D animation (Blendr or similar software)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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