Graphic Designer

About The Company
Marathon Petroleum is a leading player in the retail and consumer lifestyle industry, renowned for delivering innovative products and exceptional customer experiences. Committed to maintaining a dynamic and creative work environment, we strive to set industry standards through our dedication to quality, design, and customer satisfaction. With a strong presence across multiple channels, including brick-and-mortar stores and digital platforms, we continuously seek talented professionals to join our team and contribute to our ongoing growth and success.
About The Role
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to collaborate closely with our Senior Graphic Designer. This role is integral to developing and executing creative initiatives that enhance our marketing campaigns across various mediums. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating compelling visual content that aligns with brand standards and supports our marketing objectives. You will work on a diverse range of projects including digital advertisements, print materials, social media content, signage, and more. The position requires a strong sense of design, excellent project management skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment. You will play a key role in ensuring that all creative outputs are high-quality, on-brand, and delivered on time to meet organizational goals.
Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communications, or related fields, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 2 years of graphic design experience, preferably within retail, consumer, or lifestyle brands
• Portfolio submission demonstrating a strong design background and versatility
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD)
• Strong illustration and typography skills
• Experience with e-commerce and web graphic design is preferred
• Knowledge of video editing, animation, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, UI/UX design is a plus
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Positive attitude, motivated, and a collaborative team player
  

Responsibilities

• Develop and create/edit visual content for various mediums including email, web, e-commerce, social media ads (organic and paid), print advertisements, point of sale materials, direct mail, billboards, newsletters, event collateral, and other marketing assets.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of layout, typography, and color theory to produce layouts that align with brand standards and project requirements.
• Support photography art direction, including stock imagery selection and assisting with custom shoot production when necessary.
• Create layouts that adhere to corporate identity standards and third-party brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all creative outputs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, store teams, and external vendors to ensure content quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Proofread and preflight artwork files for production, maintaining an organized schedule of creative deadlines across multiple vendors.
• Follow and apply brand guidelines meticulously to maintain brand integrity across all creative materials.
• Prepare final files in various formats (EPS, TIF, PDF, JPG, etc.) ensuring compatibility with printing and digital platforms.
• Maintain awareness of current design trends and incorporate innovative ideas to keep creative content fresh and engaging.
• Coordinate with printers and vendors to produce high-quality print materials, ensuring files meet printer specifications.
• Work with the marketing team to develop digital mock-ups for store signage and other in-store visual elements, providing print-ready files as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with copywriters and other designers to develop engaging and innovative creative solutions.
• Partner with the graphic coordinator to meet project requests and deadlines efficiently.
• Contribute to a positive team environment by sharing ideas, providing feedback, and supporting team initiatives.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Health insurance coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Collaborative and creative work environment
• Employee discounts on products and services
• Flexible work arrangements where applicable
  

Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.