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Assistant Manager - Graphic Design

S&C Electric Company
United States, Illinois, Chicago
6601 North Ridge Boulevard (Show on map)
Jan 30, 2026

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Hybrid

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $96,514 - $127,886.88 Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as an Assistant Manager - Graphic Design!

The Assistant Manager - Graphic Design is responsible for leading and inspiring our team of graphic designers while actively contributing to the creation of high-quality visual content. This role combines creative leadership with hands-on design execution, ensuring brand consistency, innovation, and timely delivery across all design projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Management (50%)

  • Supervise, mentor, and support a team of graphic designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
  • Manage project assignments, timelines, and workloads to ensure efficient delivery of creative assets.
  • Conduct regular design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support professional development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, product, digital, etc.) to align design output with business goals.
  • Flexible, adaptable, with ability to influence and coalesce differing opinions.
  • Prioritize quality and attention to detail.
  • Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and measurement and implement solutions for improved execution and efficiency.
  • Manage in-house and outside vendors for pre-press and print review of marketing materials.

Design Execution (50%)

  • Design and produce a wide range of visual assets including print, digital, social media graphics, presentations, and branding materials.
  • Work closely with Creative Director to maintain and evolve brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all touchpoints.
  • Stay current with design trends, tools, and technologies to bring fresh ideas and innovation to the team.
  • Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, from concept to completion.
  • Communicates with team members across departments with ability to look at problems from different points of view.
  • Effectively translates technical information into clear messaging for non-technical audiences.
  • Sets clear expectations with customers to define scope, schedule, and goals for projects.

Additional Functions:

  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
  • Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

What you'll Need To Succeed:

  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
  • 8+ years of professional graphic design experience, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD) and other relevant design tools.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing both individual design work and team-led projects.
  • Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to give and receive feedback constructively.
  • Experience and proficiency in proofing and editing content, as well as visual storytelling.
  • High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to manage direct reports and coach/edit work for layout, structure, visuals, and other technical design standards.

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com.

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