T.R. McTaggart Apparel Graphic Design & Marketing Specialist
Job Description
Join FORWARD CORPORATION in Standish, MI to support marketing efforts with design that translates brand strategy into strong visuals.
Responsibilities
- Create and produce marketing materials across digital and print, including catalogs, email campaigns, brochures, social media graphics, flyers, and presentations
- Partner with the T.R. McTaggart sales, service, design, and operations teams to develop content aligned to sales and marketing goals and brand standards
- Assist with preparation of production artwork in coordination with the art and design team
- Design original, innovative graphics for apparel products
- Confirm apparel graphics display well across different apparel types and sizes and prepare designs for production
- Track current trends in apparel graphics, color palettes, and decoration techniques
- Contribute ideas during brainstorming and marketing strategy discussions, using existing brand strategy as the foundation
- Deliver creative work on time while managing multiple priorities
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in a graphic design or marketing role
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Ability to create visually appealing, cohesive designs
- Strong understanding of visual storytelling, branding, and layout design
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Preferred Skills
- Experience with video editing and basic animation
- Knowledge of screen-printing, embroidery, and other apparel decoration methods
- Familiarity with content management systems, email management systems, and social media platforms
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
- Corel experience is a plus; Canva or Figma experience is a plus
Technologies
- Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
- Corel
- Canva
- Figma
Location: Standish, MI (onsite)