Graphic Designer
Badger Meter

Why Badger Meter?


Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world's most precious resource.


What You Will Contribute:


The Graphic Designer will be responsible for the design, layout and typography for a range of collateral including, but not restricted to brochures, logos, presentations, trade shows and packaging. They will have excellent planning and organization skills and be able to track tasks and projects within the brand team. They will have responsibility for creating, maintaining and enhancing our customer facing touchpoints as well as our internal documentation. This position will partner with the Sr. Graphic Designer with executing the brand strategy as part of the wider Global Marketing Communications strategy and work closely with the Global Brand Strategy Manager and other members of the Brand Strategy team. As a Graphic Designer, you will be expected to communicate and collaborate, not only with the wider Marketing Communications team but also with other employees of Badger Meter to allow you to execute tasks to the best of your ability.

Job Duties:

• Partner with the wider Global Marketing Communications Team, confidently communicating in conversations whilst expressing constructive opinions that contribute to a successful outcome
  
• Present your ideas to peers and senior management, distil relevant feedback and act accordingly
  
• Take projects from initial concept through to final artwork, overseeing and taking responsibility for each phase of the process
  
• Play a significant role in tasks and projects and always look to develop new ideas and concepts that adhere to the overall marketing strategy
  
• Produce work across a variety of different media both offline and online including; brochures, presentations, logos, trade shows, packaging, social media and video
  
• Translate briefs into creative solutions that deliver best in class campaign messaging with exceptional attention to detail
  
• Actively support organizing and scheduling of projects and tasks, you must have excellent organizational and time management skills to ensure deadlines are met and briefs are executed appropriately
  
• Take existing best practice procedures and execute effectively across a wide range of marketing collateral
  
• Work closely with the Global Brand Strategy team to assist in contributing and executing the overall brand strategy to ensure strategic goals are met throughout the year
  
• Develop excellent working relationships within the Global Marketing Communications Team that assist in delivering strategies through proactive communication
  
• Up to 10% travel required
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic design or a related fine arts field required
  
• 3+ years of experience in a graphic designer position working either in-house or agency side and with preferred B2B knowledge desired; Significant experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree
  

Qualifications:

• Ability to demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of their work with the goal of continuous improvement required
  
• Excellent knowledge in Adobe Creative Cloud applications including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop required
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint required
  
• Good understanding of print production techniques and creating artwork ready files with exceptional attention to detail required
  
• Experience of working with Digital Asset Management (DAM) software preferred;
  
• Previous experience of using workflow management software for project scheduling preferred
  
• Demonstrates a proactive approach and has the ability to thrive in a busy environment required
  
  

Competencies:

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
  
• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
  
• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
  
• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
  

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment
  

Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

• Competitive Pay
  
• Annual Bonus
  
• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
  
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
  
• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
  
• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
  
• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
  
• Educational Assistance - Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
  
• Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
  
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the "EEO is the Law" poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

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