Marketing & Creative Design Specialist
The Tuscano Agency is seeking a dynamic, results-driven and detail-oriented Marketing & Creative Design Specialist to join our team in a fast-paced, project-oriented role. This role combines marketing strategy, digital content creation, and graphic design expertise to elevate our brand across multiple platforms. Join the Tuscano Agency for this exciting opportunity to develop your skills through mentorship, on the job training, and a team that supports you and your career.
About Tuscano:
For over 55 years the Tuscano Agency has provided insurance solutions exclusively to our customers, the retail agent and broker. We have been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Pittsburgh region each year since 2011. We are a growing company with 100+ employees, most of whom work from our Greensburg office with teleworking options available. As an insurance wholesaler, we work with independent insurance producers in 21 states and Washington DC. Our work is fast paced with a focus on professional knowledge of the products we sell and a commitment to excellence in customer service. We are passionate about giving back to our community and believe in taking an active role in the broader insurance community. At the Tuscano Agency, we face challenges and every day we rise to face those challenges together. Every day we learn something new, have fun together and care for each other.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
This position requires a strong background in graphic design, creative strategy, and brand support. You will be responsible for developing a wide range of digital and print materials that support the marketing team, underwriting team and the company brand. This is a summary and is intended to help a candidate understand the general concepts and responsibilities required for this position. Tasks and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed as our business changes.
Accept the responsibilities and deliver outstanding customer service in the execution of:
- Create and manage PowerPoint presentations, including image selection, layout design and uploading.
- Design marketing sheets, fact-finding sheets and underwriting guides.
- Develop and maintain branded templates for business cards, email signatures, printed materials and other office related items.
- Design special event materials.
- Produce branded yearly calendar, holiday cards, monthly newsletter, agency meetings and webinar invitations.
- Create engaging visuals for internal and external communications.
- Execute and maintain photography of headshots, company events, and special events along with photo editing and organization.
- Support website design and updates to reflect current branding and company initiatives.
- Design and coordinate email campaigns tailored to various audiences: target markets, focus agents, expirations, CE events, webinar invites, newsletters and follow-ups.
- Create logos, icons, graphics and landing pages for webinars and virtual events.
- Maintain brand consistency across all print and digital materials.
- Support development and refinement of internal marketing processes and procedures.
- Ensure timely delivery of marketing materials and design work.
- Support the Marketing Director and Marketing team in contributing to the development and execution of agency branding, communication and strategic initiatives throughout the year.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure all standard are met.
- This position is considered an exempt position.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Education:
- 1-3 years of previous work experience in Graphic Design or related field is required.
- Associate degree in Graphic Design or equivalent major is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent major is preferred.
- Proficient in the following programs:
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Lightroom
- PowerPoint
- Strong visual design skills with attention to detail and brand consistency.
Job Skills & Competencies:
Skills are acquired through experience and training
- Creative thinking with a problem-solving mindset.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Excel in both oral and written communication skills.
- Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build lasting internal and external relationships.
- Commitment to excellent customer service and brand alignment.
- Self-motivated, goal-driven and willing to take ownership of projects.
- Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
- Data-driven mindset with a passion for design.
- Complete workload in an effective and efficient manner.
- Collaborate with team members in a positive and productive manner.
- Demonstrate a clear focus on achieving goals and meeting deadlines.
Benefits:
- Paid vacation & personal/sick time
- Paid holidays
- Summer hours
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits the monthly following hire date
- Short-term disability, Long-term disability and life insurance after 90 days of employment
- Profit Sharing available after 1 year of employment
- On-site daycare available after 1 year of employment, if space is available
- 401K Contributions after 1 year of employment