Job Description: As a Design & Communications Specialist for John Deere Financial (JDF) in Johnston, IA, you will execute detailed communication plans and visual communications to ensure JDF audiences receive key messages regarding current initiatives, projects, events, or changes impacting the business.
In addition, you will:
· Oversee project plans and key milestones for projects that are integral for JDF and its business objectives.
· Develop, coordinate, and integrate communication activities at JDF including articles, videos, Yammer posts, website editing, presentations, etc.
· Develops and designs projects including layouts, mock-ups, and final files
· Record / design, develop, and execute JDF initiative messages (i.e., presentations, letters, global all-employee meetings, unit meetings, digital signage across JDF units, and videos) for unit and division distribution to ensure timely, accurate, and aligned communication is executed in a way that meets Company and audience requirements.
· Provide communication support to communication manager, unit and division management teams and departments, including creation and management of confidential documents and presentations.
· Plan and schedule various events such as communication meetings, site visits, and special requests.
· Continuously evaluate current design trends and implement process improvements for consistency in delivery and commonality within the regional and division communications teams.
What Skills You Need
· We require a professional individual who has strong communication and organization skills with experience in a design role.
· 1 or more years of experience as a designer, visual communicator, or work in marketing communications (portfolio required at time of application)
· Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite
· Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office plus intranet and internet functions
· Effective writing skills and experience, including grammatical usage, persuasive copy, and style
· Knowledge of various communication skills such as design, photo and video editing, photography, audio visual, web, journalism, marketing, and advertising
· High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
· Good interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
· Skilled in planning and organizing.
What Makes You Stand Out
· Experience with the communication planning process and measurement techniques
· Experience with communication theories, especially employee/internal communications
· Experience managing and publishing web content using SharePoint
· Experience using Microsoft Power Automate
· Experience researching and finding solutions to audio and visual technical challenges
· Experience developing creative/visually appealing PowerPoint presentations and digital signage
Education (or equivalent work experience)
· Bachelor's degree in a Graphic Design / Marketing / Communications / Advertising / Journalism discipline or equivalent work experience
· Must provide link to graphic design portfolio at time of application
This position is open to a flexible working arrangement. A preferred arrangement is two to three days per week at our Johnston, IA location.