Graphics and Digital Designer

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Digital/Graphics Designer

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will work with the Elanco Creative Services team, supporting US Farm Animal Health and Pet Health Brand and Customer Marketing teams to create new and update existing print and digital tactics.  This individual will be expected to:

• Perform web and digital design responsibilities including, but not limited to: 
  • Demonstrated ability to perform HTML and CSS coding
  • Designing, organizing and coordinating digital assets for email campaigns while using HTML templates and modifying HTML code within the layout.
  • Engaging with clients or management to discuss the needs, design, and functionality of a webpage or interface
  • Creating and maintaining the look and feel of a website with regards to photos color front type and size of graphics and layout
  • Creating, managing, and producing digital design solutions for a variety of uses websites, product graphics, email templates, social media graphics, brand campaigns, internal newsletters, and printed materials.
  • Integrating graphics, audio, and video into the website
  • Working with other team members to determine what information the site will contain.

• Develop and execute graphics design responsibilities including, but not limited to:
  • Designing and develop graphics for various marketing pieces for print, email and websites that inspire, inform, and captivate our audience.
  • Collaborating closely with writers/proposal coordinators to transform content into visual graphics
  • Using current and future design trends while adhering to fundamental design principles, keeping up with the latest software and computer technologies
  • Designing layouts incorporating text, iconography, images, etc., to help deliver a desired message
  • Designing a wide variety of digital and print materials allowed under the brand standards and protocols for internal and external use
  • Presenting and articulating design concepts to internal clients and/or the marketing director, then Incorporating the recommended changes into final designs 
  • Reviewing designs for errors before printing or publishing

• Execute derivative work such as:
  • Making updates to existing material such as brochures, invites, detailers, sell sheets, FAQs, marketing emails, digital banners, price lists, rebates, research briefs, templates, PowerPoint decks and other basic marketing materials
  • Implementing basic design changes and updates to existing pieces
  • Finalize all artwork, electronic files and prepare for production.
  • Troubleshoot production and software related issues

SKILLS

• Experience with HTML and CSS
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, PowerPoint, and Word
• Feel comfortable working short- and long-term projects that partner with other in-house teams and vendors
• Ability to work with multiple processes that facilitate file management and approvals
• Proactive communication with internal business clients and willingness to partner with teammates for projects and best practice sharing

EXPECTATIONS

• Perform related duties as required
• Attend weekly meetings with ECS team
• Help maintain and link images in the DAM (Digital Asset Management) repository
• Ensure brand compliance/regulatory rules are followed.
• Prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines using Jira Software
• Work simultaneously on multiple projects with set deadlines

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status