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For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.\nCULTURE IS KING AT POET\nWe’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!\nJOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES\nPOET is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer I to support the development and execution of visual communications across print and digital applications. This role works closely with the creative director, fellow designers, project managers to produce compelling, on-brand creative materials that support POET's marketing and business objectives.\nThe ideal candidate has a strong foundation in graphic design principles, an eye for detail, and a willingness to learn and grow. This individual should be comfortable executing established creative concepts, supporting larger design initiatives, and independently managing routine design projects.\nSuccess in this role requires creativity, organization, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset, along with the ability to balance multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality and brand consistency.\nThis is an on-site role located in Sioux Falls, SD. Responsibilities include:\nDesign Execution & Production\nDesign and produce a variety of print and digital materials, including brochures, flyers, posters, banners, tradeshow graphics, advertisements, presentations, website graphics, social media content, and other marketing collateral.\nSupport the creative director and fellow designers in executing creative concepts, campaigns, and larger design initiatives.\nAdapt, resize, format, and update existing creative assets for various platforms, formats, and applications.\nPrepare and package final production-ready files for print vendors, digital platforms, and internal distribution.\nEnsure accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail across all design deliverables.\nAssist with layout development, typography, image selection, photo editing, and other design production tasks.\nCreative Development & Collaboration\nConduct visual research and develop mood boards, reference materials, and initial design concepts to support creative projects.\nCollaborate with designers, marketing team members, and business stakeholders to understand project requirements and execute creative solutions.\nWork both independently and in a supporting role, taking creative direction while contributing ideas and solutions.\nContinuously develop design skills, technical proficiency, and creative problem-solving abilities, taking on increasingly complex projects and greater creative ownership as experience grows.\nBrand Consistency & Asset Management\nMaintain and apply POET's established brand guidelines across all creative materials, ensuring consistency in typography, color, imagery, and visual identity.\nSupport the organization and maintenance of digital asset libraries, including photography, graphics, templates, and other creative resources.\nPerform basic photo editing, retouching, and image optimization for print and digital applications.\nAssist with occasional photography needs and the sourcing of stock imagery or other visual assets.\nProject Management & Team Support\nManage assigned projects, priorities, and deadlines while balancing multiple requests simultaneously.\nProactively communicate project status, questions, potential challenges, and resource needs to ensure timely completion.\nFacilitate routine project reviews, revisions, and approval processes in collaboration with the creative and marketing teams.\nMaintain organized working files and follow established creative workflows and file management practices.\nBuild positive working relationships across departments and contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented environment.\nRepresent and champion POET's mission, values, and brand within the organization and community.\nSince we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!\nQUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS\n\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, or a related field preferred.\nFoundational experience in graphic design through professional work, internships, academic projects, or equivalent practical experience.\nPortfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to execute polished visual communications. Portfolio required.\nTechnical & Design Skills\nProficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.\nStrong understanding of graphic design fundamentals, including typography, layout, composition, color, and visual hierarchy.\nBasic knowledge of print production processes, file preparation, and digital design specifications.\nAbility to work within established brand guidelines while maintaining a high level of design quality.\nExperience creating and adapting graphics for multiple print and digital formats.\nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when preparing final production files.\nBasic photography and photo-retouching experience.\nFamiliarity with presentation design, particularly Microsoft PowerPoint.\nProfessional Attributes\nCreative, curious, and eager to learn and develop new skills.\nReceptive to feedback and comfortable working under the direction of the creative director and fellow designers.\nResourceful problem-solver with a proactive approach to challenges.\nAbility to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-first attitude.\nComfortable taking ownership of assigned responsibilities while recognizing when to ask questions or seek guidance.\nAdaptable and willing to support a variety of creative projects and production needs.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nThis position operates in an office environment, working at a personal computer where you may sit or stand. Most of our Sioux Falls office workspace consists of an open-concept design intended to promote open communication and collaboration.\nGROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES\nAt POET, we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.\nBENEFITS\nFor eligible team members\nComprehensive benefits package: Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution\n\nQuarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses\n\nCompetitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions\n\n401K with company match\n\nPaid time off and paid holidays - 40 hours available on day ONE!\n\nPaid Parental Leave\n\nTuition reimbursement\n\nAttractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations\n\nOTHER PERKS\nFor eligible team members\nA multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person - mentally, physically, and spiritually\n\nOnsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements\n\nSafety and cold weather gear reimbursements\n\nDiscounted home and auto insurance\n\nPOET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. 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