Visual Designer Salary in Iowa, USA

Ready to join a five-time US Best Managed Company Award-Winner and help a growing world do more?! KENT Nutrition Group, a member of the KENT Corporation family of companies, has a phenomenal BRAND-NEW opportunity to join our team as a Creative Design Assistant! As we continue to experience growth this role will be responsible for producing creative content and visual materials that are consistent with and support the company’s strategic plan, brand standards, and marketing focus. In addition, this role will deliver high-quality marketing materials which will include work on packaging, brochures, point of sale materials, sales collateral, and other related projects. Apply directly for consideration to join the KENT family! PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Work closely with others in the Marketing Communications and Product Management teams to execute the assigned creative responsibilities. Creative Design Production Serves as in-house creative designer for assigned creative design needs which will include new and current graphic content, packaging, web graphics, print, and social media graphic creation. This will require working with internal team members and external agencies and businesses. Provides creative leadership and direction for assigned creative work and is able to work within a defined brand standard design framework. Responsible for the oversight and management of internal design projects which includes supervising creative workload, providing weekly updates on projects, photo taking and management, providing leadership on priority planning and working directly with those who have submitted the creative project requests. Additional project work will include assignments such as print ads, brochures, sell sheets, point of sale materials, photography, videos, logo development, trade-show graphics and materials, sales collateral, and other related creative projects. Communications Will work to create and review new and current copy to enhance and support communication needs and will help coordinate department communication efforts. Brand Guidelines Supervision Serves with others on the creative team as an in-house brand guideline resource representative who is the key contact for all approved brand graphics, logos, pictures and related materials.  Able to provide design instruction for creative development and provide design direction that is consistent with established brand guidelines.  EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field with a strong portfolio EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: 3 – 5 years of experience as a graphic / creative designer or equivalent; Candidates with fewer years of experience may be considered if strong design skills can be demonstrated through job related work samples Effective use of computer design technology including Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office applications and multiple platforms including MAC and PC. Prefer experience working in the agricultural industry – specifically commercial, lifestyle, or companion animals or within a consumer product company and / or design agency. Ideally have experience in photography, videos, and developing communication copy Successfully manages time, priorities, workflow and schedule in order to meet deadlines; able to work quickly and efficiently Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Demonstrate strong organizational skills in order to manage multiple projects at the same time; keen attention to detail Self-driven, proactive, team player See job description

Job DescriptionOverall Job Summary: At H&M we refer to our Assistant Managers as Department Managers and you are responsible for supporting the Sales and Profit goals in the store by setting a plan to deliver the Best Customer Experience in the department and overall store. The Department Manager will ensure that you have the Best Team and support their development, as well as work with succession planning, talent development, and structured performance management for the team based on results, values, and leadership. The Department Manager will work in accordance with legal requirements and H&M standards, policies, and procedures to meet the expectations of customers and colleagues.This position reports to the Store Manager and has the following direct reports: Department Supervisor, Sales Advisor.Your Day to Day*Sales and ProfitRegularly analyze and follow up on Sales & Profit KPIs for the department with the Visual Merchandisers. Secure that actions are taken to maximize selling. Support the Visual Merchandisers with these actions by securing the hours and staff needed for a successful executionTogether with the store management team, secure store operations, H&M standards, and best practices are followed through proper scheduling to maximize conversion and enable commercial activities (Move, Sales, Events, etc.) and excellent customer service keeping within the sales budget of allocated hours.Plan and prioritize actions together with your team that have a clear impact on selling and ensure the implementation of the Commercial HandbookEnsure H&M Customer Service standards are always delivered through active coaching and leading by exampleActively participate in executing store routines and tasks including but not limited to the delivery truck, garment processing, reductions, department moves and price changeActively prevent loss and ensure the department follows appropriate safety and security guidelinesGive input to the Store Manager and Area Teams on allocation and replenishment to secure garment levels according to sales trends and inform the Store Manager of any potential risks, threats, and opportunities related to the competitor landscapePeople and TeamsManage the recruitment, training, development, and succession planning team in line with H&M best practicesEvaluate and manage the performance of the Department team members; give regular feedback, execute dialogues, development plans, and follow ups and take actions to improve performance and develop the teamDeliver clear communication to Store team on business performance, company culture, and training focuses through daily Behind The Seams meetings and participating in weekly Leadership MeetingsEnsure that health & safety, legal, and security issues are being handled to H&M standards and local laws, securing the employee and customer safety at all timesCarry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with H&M policies and applicable laws including time-off requests, pay, conducting terminations & corrective actions, and making employment decisionsAbility to maintain overall store responsibility in absence of Store ManagerStrengthen our Company Culture by promoting feedback in our daily work and coach your team to do the sameQualificationsWho You AreInclusive, positive, creative, and willing to learn on the job!Passionate for customer service and helping people find their styleA multi-tasker who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with an eye for detail1-2+ years of transferrable experience welcomeYou have the ability to lift in excess of 20 poundsAbility to coach and counsel staff on management and progressive discipline techniquesAbility to stand for long periods of time, bend, stretch, engage in repetitive motions, push, pull and carry items (mannequins, clothing, totes, torsos, etc.) for a short distanceAbility to climb a ladder and use a step stoolOpen availability including evenings and weekendsBasic computer skills such as browser navigation, software interaction, and data entry are neededMay be required to travel to support other stores and for trainingWhy You'll Love Working for H&MDynamic, team-driven work environment with a group of unique, diverse, and kind individuals.Endless growth & development opportunities.Dress your personality. We encourage you to dress your personality all day, every day. Did we mention our discount at H&M, &Other Stories, and COS?Additional InformationJob Status: Hourly, Non-ExemptCompensation: Hiring Range is $19.02- $21.40 Hourly**EEOC Code: SLSThis job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company's discretion.H&M, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. H&M may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.Benefits:We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program - HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries.We offer: 25% Staff Discount - Medical, Pharmacy Vision and Dental Coverage - Employee Assistance Program - Vacation, Wellness, Holiday and Parental Pay - 401K - Commuter Benefits, Health and Dependent Care FSA. Plus, additional Voluntary Benefits.Inclusion & Diversity:H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we're determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process. We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases.Company Description:H&M is a fashion brand that offers the latest styles and inspiration, from fashion pieces and unique designer collaborations to affordable wardrobe essentials. Our business idea is fashion & quality at the best price in a sustainable way. Learn more about H&M here.

Job DescriptionContent Producer + QA SpecialistAs a Content Producer/QA Support on the Instructional Design and Development team at Chegg Skills, you will be instrumental in helping ship new and updated curriculum to our learners. In this role, you will provide content production and quality assurance support in our ecosystem of tools and across our catalog of disciplines. You will become a backend superuser of the curriculum-building tools that house our materials, and you'll be responsible for the nitty-gritty, tactical steps in the publishing process. You'll also conduct reviews of shipped content to ensure the student experience is what we'd expect.This work will span a variety of production, editorial, quality assurance, administrative, and operational tasks to help ensure all the content (text, visual assets, supplementary materials, etc.) is built, migrated, and published properly. You'll be expected to develop a technical understanding of our tools and have strong communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for tips and tricks that drive consistency within content with multiple authors.This role will report into the Technical Content Coordinator and work closely with others on the Content Operations team and the broader Instructional Design team. This will be a 6-month contract with high likelihood of extension.ResponsibilitiesQuickly learning and working in our suite of curriculum-publishing tools (CMS, homegrown LMS, assessment software, etc.) and developing a deep understanding of the technical contingencies, approval flows, and validation logic of our platformsOwning the tactical production and publishing of content across our catalog and providing the Technical Content Coordinator with information for weekly release notes/updatesDownloading, uploading, inputting, and renaming assets, files, and artifacts in our content management systemProviding content-based quality assurance support, which includes a comprehensive review of how content is rendered within the student learning environment(s) to ensure all components of the curriculum behave as expectedQuickly understand and consistently apply the conventions in our editorial house style guide for any minor editorial work requiredWhen appropriate, making fixes to resolve content-based bugs in our curriculumSupport Technical Content Coordinator on documenting and facilitating trainings on processes for building, migrating content to, and/or publishing new or adapted learning componentsOrganize and enable cross-catalog updates in response to emerging business needs and prioritiesSupport Content Operations team on process changes; identify pain points and problems inhibiting efficient or quality content production or maintenanceWorking in our suite of project management and collaboration tools (MS suite, Slack, Jira, Confluence)As needed, help support the media production pipelineAs needed, collaborate with the Content Ops team and instructional designers to understand and prioritize curriculum updates - helping determine the scope of changes, set realistic dates for curriculum release, and manage the completion of editorial, QA, and publishing tasks to meet deadlinesRequirements3+ years of experience in a role that blends digital content production and project management; could be web or digital content manager, content producer, LMS or CMS administrator, media editor, managing editor, or adjacent roleFamiliarity with and comfort engaging with a CMS or LMS; previous experience working with specialized content and configurations.A nice-to-have: experience working in curriculum design, edtech, education, tech bootcamp, or similar tech or tech-adjacent space.Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly in writing.Exceptional time-management and organizational skills.Experience working as an editor or in quality assurance; should have strong editorial instincts and an eye for detail.Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining content accuracyAbility to adapt to evolving industry standards and technologies.Flexible hours to accommodate varying workloads.Why do we exist?Students are working harder than ever before to stabilize their future. Our recent research study called State of the Student shows that nearly 3 out of 4 students are working to support themselves through college and 1 in 3 students feel pressure to spend more than they can afford. We founded our business on provided affordable textbook rental options to address these issues. Since then, we've expanded our offerings to supplement many facets of higher educational learning through Chegg Study, Chegg Math, Chegg Writing, Chegg Internships, Thinkful Online Learning, and more to support students beyond their college experience. These offerings lower financial concerns for students by modernizing their learning experience. We exist so students everywhere have a smarter, faster, more affordable way to student.Video ShortsLife at Chegg: http://youtu.be/Fwf90zgaOLACertified Great Place to Work!: http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/cheggChegg Corporate Career Page: https://jobs.chegg.com/Chegg India: http://www.cheggindia.com/Chegg Israel: http://www.chegg.com/about/working-at-chegg/israel/Thinkful (a Chegg Online Learning Service): https://www.thinkful.com/about/#careersChegg out our culture and benefits!http://www.chegg.com/about/working-at-chegg/benefits/http://techblog.chegg.com/Chegg is an equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa's Office of Strategic Communication is seeking a creative problem solver and visual storyteller to join our team as a graphic designer. In this role, you'll have the unique opportunity to directly contribute to building and enhancing the Iowa brand as one the nation's leading research universities. As part of our cross-functional creative team, you'll contribute to the visual execution of national brand campaigns, design flagship recruitment collateral and executive communications, create one-of-a-kind illustrations and engaging environmental graphics, and promote some of the institution's most significant events.This position offers flexibility with a combination of on-campus and remote work. Remote work must be completed within the state of Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.Work arrangement options are discussed during the hiring process.Key Areas of ResponsibilitiesConcept and Brand Identity Work collaboratively with a team of designers, writers, and multimedia storytellers to enhance the visibility and reputation of the university. Explore methods to achieve design consistency across various channels and mediums, contributing to a robust library of branded assets and templates through the creation of graphic elements, icons, brand illustrations, and templates for widespread use. Work closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems, create strategic concepts, and manage the process through execution. Media and Materials Creation Design cohesive marketing materials aligned with project goals and creative briefs, encompassing publication design for recruitment collateral, event promotional materials like signage and posters, environmental graphics for campus spaces, and various executive communications that range from large-scale publications to presentations. Conceptualize and create compelling illustrations and multimedia animations to enhance both print and online content spanning areas such as brand storytelling, enrollment campaigns, email marketing, promotional items, and recruitment collateral. Work closely with OSC staff to organize and direct marketing photography shoots, which includes responsibilities such as scheduling shoots, recruiting student volunteers, and providing support to photographers during shoots. Project and Production Management Organize and monitor project work to ensure visibility, track progress, and effectively meet deadlines. Coordinate with printing services, external vendors, and customers to provide production options, timeframes, and costs, ensuring that all work aligns with aesthetic expectations, budgets, and deadlines. Financial Responsibility Develop and present project options to campus partners within established budgets. Strive to improve job function and cut costs by producing products more efficiently. Supervision/Leadership Provide design direction, feedback, and coaching to student staff, as needed. For a complete job description, please contact Libby Kleppe at [email protected] Requirement Bachelor's degree in Communication, Marketing, or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Required Qualifications 1-3 years of professional experience in graphic design or art direction related to brand development, implementation, and management. Ability to work within established brand guidelines and concept new ideas within the brand framework while maintaining visual continuity across several mediums and channels. Expert-level proficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Suite software, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat. Ability to work constructively and collaboratively in various environments, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships. Experience working with high-volume design tasks that are deadline driven with a strong ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, staying updated on the latest design trends, tools, and techniques to maintain relevance and innovation. Demonstrated graphic design skills in a variety of mediums including publications, printed collateral, digital, and environmental as shown through a submitted portfolio (5-8 work samples). Desirable Qualifications Demonstrated experience creating illustrations or graphics using a consistent style. Experience in higher education. Experience working with photographers, coordinating photoshoots, and providing direction to models to achieve desired outcomes. Working knowledge of cost/quality/turnaround factors and considerations of various design and production techniques. Understanding of web content management systems and ability to update and edit web content. Application and Position Details In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission: Resume Cover Letter A portfolio (5-8 work samples) that demonstrates graphic design skills in a variety of mediums including publications, printed collateral, digital, and environmental. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Libby Kleppe at [email protected]. This position offers flexibility with a combination of on-campus and remote work. Remote work must be completed within the state of Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.Benefits Highlights Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa. Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information about Why Iowa? Click here. Additional Information Classification Title: Creative Coordinator Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific Schedule: Full-time Work Modality Options: Hybrid within Iowa Compensation Pay Level: 3B Contact Information Organization: Strategic Communications Contact Name: Libby Kleppe Contact Email: [email protected]

JOB DESCRIPTION FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. About the Opportunity This is an open position with Ohio Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp [OE]. This is a mobile (remote) position. The selected candidate must be located within the Ohio Edison footprint. Position Summary: The Distribution Designer is responsible for the designed construction, relocation, and new business work for the Distribution function of the Company. The position leverages customer service, software use, and learned expertise in design standards and regulatory requirements. It acts as a regular point of contact for internal and external customers through the lifetime of various projects and tasks. Workplace culture includes a supportive environment focused on career growth and development. Expect a high-energy team with a balance of field and desk work, as well as flexible scheduling that allows for community involvement. The team supports the mission of providing best-in-class service to internal and external customers and partnering with key stakeholders to find least-cost and environmentally sound solutions for required construction work. Job Perks: Flexible schedule Robust Career Development Program Overtime opportunities Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid time off to perform volunteer work (VTO) HealthyLiving Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Active Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) Responsibilities: Demonstrate and direct a solid commitment to all aspects of safety. Utilize FirstEnergy construction standards and engineering practices to complete single- and 3-phase overhead and underground designs to serve residential, commercial, and industrial requests. Support job progress through customer contacts, field work, job packages, and job closeout functions including material review and paperwork verification. Facilitate billing functions for line extension and applicable relocation work, including billing recommendations in non-routine scenarios. Facilitate completion of outage management system (OMS) follow-up requests, inspection and maintenance repairs, streetlight installation and replacement, claims, Transmission priority repairs, aerial patrol findings, and Job & Contracting (J&C) projects. Acquire permits related to railroad, Department of Transportation, and municipality road right-of-way. Collaborate with customers to secure and document easements for line extensions and highway relocation work. Update and maintain compliant records to support technical reports, metrics, and information systems. Travel to various off-site locations as required, including FirstEnergy offices, training facilities, and customer sites. Provide ongoing assistance during emergencies and storm-related activities. Attend all required regulatory training. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Include: Associate degree in a technical discipline is required. Consideration will be given to applicants having a minimum of 2 years extensive multi-disciplined technical and operational background in lieu of a college degree. Minimum 0-3 years of related design experience is required. Ability to pass the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) employment test Strong communication skills including the ability to guide decision-making or consensus, negotiate acceptable outcomes, and diffuse challenging situations. Willingness to seek guidance and advice to fill gaps in understanding. Strong self-motivation and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to manage shifting priorities. Ability to interpret complex written and visual information, such as procedures, manuals, drawings, and schematics. Ability to gain working familiarity with standards, codes, regulations, electrical systems, construction methods, equipment, and safety requirements, including practical applications. Ability to gain proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Office, SAP, customer request work scheduling (CREWS), outage management system (OMS), and graphic work design (DDS). Willingness to participate regularly in emergency and storm-related activities, including the ability to work additional hours and/or modified schedules when necessary. Possession of a valid driver's license and personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required. Commitment to FirstEnergy Core Values & Behaviors (Safety, Integrity, Stewardship, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Performance Excellence). Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time. Safety Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards. Position Classification Nonexempt FirstEnergy Human Resources Team

Job DescriptionSUMMARY: The Curriculum Support Specialist (Contractor role) will provide support for curriculum architects, audio/video engineers, and visual designers to create efficient workflows within and across Stride's large-scale online course production. This is an ideal opportunity to develop your educational technology skills with a leader in online education.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.Support video and audio production.Ensure that online lessons are accessible for all students.Use spreadsheet-based data to manage storyboard elements and course assets.Run scripts to automate course production tasks.Train and oversee work completed by vendor partners.Complete quality assurance checks on online lessons and make fixes when needed.Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree ANDOne (1) year of experience in a related field OREquivalent combination of education and experienceCertificates and Licenses: None required.OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Meticulous attention to detailAbility to understand how various industry-standard and proprietary tools work together across the curriculum-authoring ecosystem to output the desired end-productCreativity and critical thinking to execute operational efficiencies and to find economies of scaleExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsWriting skills, to communicate information effectively to the business, managers, and technical staffExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentMicrosoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.Ability to clear required background checkDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with large-scale course productionInterest in instructional design, data architecture, and/or curriculum-production operations.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C.Compensation & Benefits:Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections.We anticipate this position will pay between $21.43 to $26.46 per hour.This is a temporary/contractor role for 90 days and you will be an employee of Randstad. The upper end of this range is not likely to be offered, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Randstad offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. Job TypeContractorThe above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

JOB DESCRIPTION FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. About the Opportunity This is an open position with Ohio Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp [OE]. This is a mobile (remote) position. The selected candidate must be located in the Marion area. Position Summary: The Distribution Designer is responsible for the designed construction, relocation, and new business work for the Distribution function of the Company. The position leverages customer service, software use, and learned expertise in design standards and regulatory requirements. It acts as a regular point of contact for internal and external customers through the lifetime of various projects and tasks. Workplace culture includes a supportive environment focused on career growth and development. Expect a high-energy team with a balance of field and desk work, as well as flexible scheduling that allows for community involvement. The team supports the mission of providing best-in-class service to internal and external customers and partnering with key stakeholders to find least-cost and environmentally sound solutions for required construction work. Job Perks: Flexible schedule Robust Career Development Program Overtime opportunities Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid time off to perform volunteer work (VTO) HealthyLiving Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Active Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) Responsibilities: Demonstrate and direct a solid commitment to all aspects of safety. Utilize FirstEnergy construction standards and engineering practices to complete single- and 3-phase overhead and underground designs to serve residential, commercial, and industrial requests. Support job progress through customer contacts, field work, job packages, and job closeout functions including material review and paperwork verification. Facilitate billing functions for line extension and applicable relocation work, including billing recommendations in non-routine scenarios. Facilitate completion of outage management system (OMS) follow-up requests, inspection and maintenance repairs, streetlight installation and replacement, claims, Transmission priority repairs, aerial patrol findings, and Job & Contracting (J&C) projects. Acquire permits related to railroad, Department of Transportation, and municipality road right-of-way. Collaborate with customers to secure and document easements for line extensions and highway relocation work. Update and maintain compliant records to support technical reports, metrics, and information systems. Travel to various off-site locations as required, including FirstEnergy offices, training facilities, and customer sites. Provide ongoing assistance during emergencies and storm-related activities. Attend all required regulatory training. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Include: Associate degree in a technical discipline, and/or a minimum 3-6 years of related design experience is required. Ability to pass the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) employment test. Strong communication skills including the ability to guide decision-making or consensus, negotiate acceptable outcomes, and diffuse challenging situations. Willingness to seek guidance and advice to fill gaps in understanding. Strong self-motivation and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to manage shifting priorities. Ability to interpret complex written and visual information, such as procedures, manuals, drawings, and schematics. Ability to gain working familiarity with standards, codes, regulations, electrical systems, construction methods, equipment, and safety requirements, including practical applications. Ability to gain proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Office, SAP, customer request work scheduling (CREWS), outage management system (OMS), and graphic work design (DDS). Willingness to participate regularly in emergency and storm-related activities, including the ability to work additional hours and/or modified schedules when necessary. Possession of a valid driver's license and personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required. Commitment to FirstEnergy Core Values & Behaviors (Safety, Integrity, Stewardship, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Performance Excellence). Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time. Safety Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards. Position Classification Nonexempt FirstEnergy Human Resources Team