Layout Artist

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Key Responsibilities:

1. Box Design:
Master layouts that maximize space and brand consistency, all with clean lines.
Guide customers with concise diagrams and callouts that shout value.
Ensure every box embodies the CR Fence & Rail identity, leaving a lasting impact.

2. Spec Sheet Linework:
Transform technical diagrams into crystal-clear visuals that inform.
Add clarity and user-friendliness to existing graphics with precision.
Safeguard accuracy and consistency in every spec sheet line.

3. Instruction Guide Formatting:
Build clear and intuitive layouts in Adobe Illustrator that tame installation complexity.
Ensure our instruction guides follow compelling formatting that are easy-to-follow and leave no step to chance.
Bridge the gap between words and visuals, creating an effortless guide experience.
You will mostly be doing the following (typically the look/feel is already done, you will mostly be replacing the text/SKU/UPC, and/or resizing the box design or file, and using new images/renderings provided to you by other creative members.

Box Design (it's just line work)
Line-work inside our spec sheet (the rendering/graphics is given/done by our graphic designer)
Formatting our instruction guide(in Ai right now)
Requirements:

Education:
Associate's or equivalent

Experience:
2-5 years relevant experience

Management:
No Management experience

Scope of Control:
Control is only limited to their own work.

Impact:
Jobs at this level have a direct impact on the performance of a single individual or team. (Entry-Associate level roles)

Degree of Technical Skills:
Has good working and background knowledge of the area of practice.
Can complete tasks independently with little guidance.
Can identify and troubleshoot complex problems.
Can mentor or train others.

Degree of Problem Solving:
Individuals at this level are able to identify and solve problems that have already occurred. They can use basic problem-solving skills to identify the root cause of a problem and develop a solution.
May require some guidance and support to solve problems.

Task Complexity:
Tasks are more complex and require some problem-solving skills.
There is some ambiguity or uncertainty involved in completing the tasks.
The tasks require more specialized skills and knowledge.
The tasks can be completed in a reasonable amount of time.

Hardware Required:
This level of hardware is sufficient for more demanding tasks such as browsing multiple browser tabs, video editing, and graphic design.
The hardware requirements for this level are higher than the basic level, and a mid-range computer or laptop will be required.

Additional Information:

Role Exclusion:
Graphic Design

Role Requirements:
At least 1 year experience with Adobe InDesign
At least 1 year experience with Adobe Illustrator
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Why join CR Rail & Fence?
CR Rail & Fence is a fast-growing, disruptive company. The job required here is often messy, challenging & fast pace. One will most likely have to do hard/difficult things, have to learn new skills (relevant to your job/career goal), have to have uncomfortable conversions and be graded 100% on your outcome/output (not time spent). The bottom line is that working at CR Rail & Fence is NOT for everyone. However, for the right person, this job will be a kick-ass, messy, fun, challenging, and rewarding place to work.

CR Rail & Fence aims to empower people to easily install handrails and keep their loved ones safe, globally.

Some of the Upgrade to see actual info Rail & Fence:
Competitive pay in line with your experience and the roles responsibilities and impact
Work from home/work from anywhere
No time tracker / no micromanagement (but this also means no hand-holding)
Unlimited PTO
Maternity and Paternity Leave when applicable
Open book management - Upgrade to see actual info
A stake in the outcome bonus (target is annual pay * 1.24 performance bonus [Bonus: 24% of annual salary])
Are You the Right Fit? Let Us Explain...
Besides having the right job experience, which is someone who has demonstrated in the past of having done (or solve our exact issues & a proven track record of success), we are looking for people who can success "in spite of"...

Learn and do a good job in spite of poor onboarding and training.
Communicate quickly & efficiently in spite of being remote and rarely doing meetings.
Do the job and do the job well in spite of ambiguous and incomplete process.
Make improvements to our process in spite of being so busy executing the process.
Get the job done with flying colors, on schedule and on budget in spite of all the difficulties we face as a startup.
You can learn much more about CR Rail & Fence's about us, core value, work principles, detailed benefits, bonus structure, and more on: Upgrade to see actual info

Interview Process
The interview process is all initially at your pace. We only do in-person interviews in the final step. We will initially ask yes/no & numeric questions to verify your relevant experience.
We will ask you to list our your key responsibilities from our previous companies
We will then ask you to demonstrate from past responsibilities to support your list of key responsibilities and success metrics.
Then we will select a few applicants to do a paid trial task (we will provide actual problems/issue we face that you will try to resolve).
Lastly, we will do a final in-person interview (at this point, you would most likely have passed most of the job competency and experience assessment and this is a job/culture fit + opportunity for you to ask/understand us better).