Job Description

Graphic Designer I

Employment Type: Contract through December 31, 2025 (High potential for extension)

Location: Jackson, MI 49201

Work Schedule: Hybrid (On-site: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | Remote: Wednesday, Friday)

Position Summary:

CMS Energy is seeking a Graphic Designer I to join our dynamic communications team. This role is responsible for creating original, engaging, and visually compelling designs across a variety of channels to inform, educate, and inspire our target audiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in visual communications, experience with photography and video editing, and the ability to transform complex technical information into easy-to-understand visual content.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop multi-channel visual content including digital (static and HTML5), out-of-home (OOH) advertisements, emails, web graphics, social media content, direct mail, infographics, and print ads.
• Create visual solutions that support strategic messaging and storytelling goals.
• Translate technical and regulatory content into intuitive and engaging visual formats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define visual strategies aligned with brand standards and campaign objectives.
• Support Gas Operations communication initiatives by transforming detailed technical data into digestible visual content.
• Incorporate Michigan Gas Safety Standards (MGSS) requirements into project planning and execution.
• Provide creative input based on industry best practices, data insights, and performance metrics.
• Contribute to video and photo production including editing with tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Conduct research to recommend innovative tools and design solutions for digital and print platforms.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in graphic design or a similar creative role.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong photography and video editing skills.
• Excellent eye for detail, layout, typography, and color theory.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience designing complex technical visuals and regulatory documentation.
• Working knowledge of web-oriented design tools is a plus.

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