Production Graphic Designer at Aaon in Tulsa, OK

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Job Description: The Production Graphic Designer supports The Aaon Group’s internal and external communications by producing high-quality visual content across a wide range of media types and formats. This role serves as a versatile design resource for both customer-facing and internal initiatives, moving between digital assets, email campaigns, video/TV screen graphics, print collateral, flyers, signage, and promotional merchandise. The ideal candidate brings strong design fundamentals, versatility across formats and platforms, and an understanding of accessibility and multi-language/localization considerations in visual design. Success in this role requires the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent requests, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and consistently deliver polished work under tight deadlines. The Production Graphic Designer plays a critical role in producing accurate, on-brand, and accessible visual content across a broad range of formats and channels. This role is high-volume and fast-paced by nature, requiring efficient production, sound judgment on prioritization, and consistent quality across many concurrent, smaller-scope projects rather than a small number of large-scale initiatives. Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: Design and produce visual content across a wide variety of media, including digital assets, mass email/marketing communications, TV and digital signage/screens, print materials, flyers, and signage Design with accessibility best practices in mind, including color contrast, legibility, and formatting considerations for diverse audiences Adapt and format designs to support multiple languages and localization requirements Support both sales/customer-facing initiatives and internal communications and branded initiatives Design and coordinate promotional merchandise and swag in alignment with brand standards Manage a high volume of concurrent, small-to-medium scope design requests with efficiency and accuracy Prioritize and adjust workload in response to shifting business needs and competing deadlines Ensure design output is consistently on-brand, accurate, and production-ready across all formats Maintain and organize graphic resources, templates, and files for easy access and reuse Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to understand project needs, timelines, and constraints Troubleshoot format- and platform-specific production requirements (print specs, email rendering, screen resolutions, file types) Participate in professional development activities Job Requirements Education and Experience Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field, or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Preferred: 3–5 years of professional design experience Certification in Adobe Creative Suite or UX/UI design Experience in the HVAC or manufacturing industry Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and layout Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members Familiarity with digital publishing, print production, and content management systems Creative problem-solving and attention to detail Or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Essential Mental and Physical Functions: This role requires advanced creative thinking, technical skill, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Production Graphic Designer must be able to lead projects and collaborate effectively across departments. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods Visual acuity for detailed design work and screen-based tasks Auditory capability for team collaboration and meetings Cognitive ability to plan, process, and solv