As North America’s #1 home fire safety brand, Kidde's mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and its related hazards. For more than 100 years, people have relied on Kidde to deliver superior fire detection and suppression.  

About this role   

We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Graphic Designer. This role can be remote. 

As a Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for creating compelling designs across a variety of media, while adhering to our brand guidelines. Your keen eye for detail, strong design skills, and ability to collaborate with cross-departmental teams effectively will be essential to our success. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Reinforce our established brand identity across all marketing channels. 

• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to ensure brand consistency 

• Adhere strictly to our brand guidelines to ensure consistency and maintain our brand identity 

Print Design: 

• Create visually appealing and impactful print materials, including data sheets, brochures, print advertisements, flyers, promotional graphics, posters, annual reports, and tradeshow needs. 

• Collaborate with marketing team leads to ensure consistent messaging across all design mediums 

Digital Design: 

• Design and develop visually stunning landing pages, email templates, web pages, and digital advertisements 

• Optimize designs for various digital platforms and devices 

• Stay up to date with the latest design trends and technologies while maintaining brand consistency 

Trade Show Graphics: 

• Design and create eye-catching trade show booth graphics, including banners, displays, and signage. 

Packaging Design: 

• Design packaging for our products, ensuring that it is visually appealing and informative 

Illustration and Iconography: 

• Create original illustrations, designs and icons that align with our brand style and enhance designs 

Project Management: 

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously for multiple brands (Edwards/Kidde Commercial), ensuring timely delivery and adherence to deadlines 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success 

Social Media:  

• Develop engaging animated or static images to enhance social media campaigns 

• Leveraging video editing skills to create dynamic content that resonates with the target audience 

Power point presentations  

• Develop and design presentations for Leadership team, converting business ideas into a compelling and clear story and content  

Basic Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design  

• 3+ years of experience in Graphic Design 

 Preferred Qualifications   

• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional design skills and versatility 

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects) 

• Excellent understanding of design principles, layout, typography, and color theory 

• Understanding of HTML, CSS, and content management platforms for designing web pages 

• Work independently and as part of a team 

• Understanding of packaging files in various formats including large scale formats, prints (bleed, crop marks, color modes), and digital needs such as HTML for eblasts 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines 

• Communication and interpersonal skills 

• Understanding of Figma and/or Adobe XD Edit longer videos into snackable content for various platforms (YouTube shorts, TikTok, etc.)  

• Experience in designing for digital marketing platforms 

• Knowledge of HTML and CSS 

• Experience with animation or motion graphics 

• Understanding of user experience (UX) design principles