Marketing Designer
Located at Woodridge, IL facility, the Marketing Designer will work closely with the Director of Marketing & Communications to support AMS Industries' marketing and communication efforts. This hands-on role emphasizes graphic design, video editing, and creative production across a variety of print and digital applications. The ideal candidate is a versatile creative professional who can independently manage projects from concept through completion, including corporate literature, presentations, apparel, promotional materials, and digital content. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance creative work with day-to-day marketing responsibilities are essential.
The Role
As Marketing Designer at AMS Industries, you are the hands-on creative behind a brand that has been building since 1963. Based at our Woodridge, IL facility, you work closely with the Director of Marketing & Communications to turn strategy into work that clients, partners, and employee owners actually see.
You will take projects from concept to completion across print and digital, including literature, presentations, apparel, and video, while balancing day-to-day marketing needs. Every piece reinforces Quality, Integrity, Reliability, and as a 100% employee owned company, the brand you build is a brand you share in.
What You'll Own
Design & Creative Production
- Design & edit corporate literature including brochures, project profiles, proposal and presentation materials, signage, apparel, promotional products, and event graphics.
- Develop branded layouts and templates; prepare accurate, print-ready and digital production files.
- Proof all work for content, layout, typography, specifications, and brand consistency before final delivery.
Video Editing & Photography
- Edit raw jobsite and project footage into polished videos for social media, company communications, and marketing materials.
- Incorporate music, transitions, titles, captions, and branded graphics to create engaging, professional content.
- Select, crop, retouch, and organize photography for marketing materials, websites, social media, and presentations.
- Assist with photo and video capture when needed.
Marketing Execution & Content
- Create and prepare visual content for social media, recruiting, employee communications, and email campaigns.
- Gather project information from internal teams and turn technical details into clear, engaging materials.
- Support website content updates and other digital marketing needs.
Collaboration & Events
- Manage multiple requests, timelines, approvals, and revisions; take ownership of projects through completion.
- Coordinate with printers, apparel and promotional vendors on quotes, artwork, proofs, orders, and delivery; help maintain organized marketing inventory.
- Support tradeshows, client events, and internal activities as needed.
What You Bring
- Strong portfolio demonstrating original design work for both print and digital applications; video samples are strongly encouraged.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; working experience with Premiere Pro or comparable video editing software.
- 2+ years of hands-on design or creative production experience. Related degree or equivalent experience considered.
- Experience preparing files for professional printing and reviewing vendor proofs and specifications.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to handle both creative projects and practical coordination work.
- Familiarity with social media, email marketing, copywriting, Canva, website updates, or B2B/construction marketing is a plus, not a requirement.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift between creative projects, production needs, and day-to-day marketing responsibilities.
The Package
More Than A Paycheck
As a 100% employee owned company, your success is shared. We back our standard of excellence by investing in the people who build the brand.
No Black Holes
How Hiring Works
Apply
Send your resume and a few work samples.
Phone Screen
A real conversation with Carrie about your experience and goals.
Portfolio Review
Walk the team through the work you are proudest of.
Offer
A clear, competitive offer with the full ESOP picture.
Welcome
Onboard as an employee owner and start shipping work.
