Graphic Art Designer I

Are you seeking an opportunity to flourish in a collaborative environment? If you are a motivated self-starter with a passion to create and design, here’s an opportunity for you!

American National is seeking a Graphic Arts Designer. This role is responsible for executing the design, layout, and complete production for all new marketing material as well as the maintenance of existing materials. The main objective of this position is to assist in the creation of cost-effective and innovative graphic designs that align with the standard of excellence for Life and Annuity Distribution. This role provides a foundation for understanding the design process and offers opportunities for learning and growth within the team.

A strong candidate must be deadline driven and possess strong problem-solving skills. Please include a link to your portfolio on your resume. 

Primary Responsibilities Will Include:
Employing the preestablished company brand guidelines to create new print and digital, LAD marking content. 
Contributing to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed in an efficient manner to allow for multiple projects to be in progress at the same time. 
Participate in collaborative revision and approval process until final design is approved. 
Maintain existing record retention process for all newly created content. 
Utilize a project management system to oversee assigned tasks, keep a record of updates to ongoing projects, and stay abreast of upcoming projects. 
Maintain organized inventory of all of LAD’s current marketing materials and indexing forms for the administration areas.

The Most Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following:
Bachelor’s degree 
At least two (2) years of experience in graphic design, media, or web design experience required.
Strong interpersonal skills
The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Knowledgeable and proficient in Creative Suite, primarily Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Comprehend printing process for all types of media, including proper image prep, file formatting, maximizing efficiency and economy.

American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays.   We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.

American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905.  With focus on our organization’s values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.

Hiring Practices

The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.  We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other opportunities at American National.

American National’s recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application(s) by logging into our Career Portal.  Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram

American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.