WW Grainger

Visual and Multimedia Designer

WW Grainger$80K — $133K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional experience in visual design and multimedia content creation
  • Strong visual design skills with the ability to simplify complex information
  • Proficiency in design and multimedia tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
  • Skilled in creating vector graphics, diagrams, and iconography
  • Experience in producing short-form videos and animations for digital platforms

Responsibilities

  • Design visual assets including infographics, process diagrams, and motion graphics
  • Transform complex processes and operational concepts into clear visual stories
  • Collaborate with Training & Development to create engaging eLearning materials
  • Maintain and evolve visual design standards and brand consistency
  • Ensure all visual products are accessible and user-friendly
  • Consult on visuals that reduce cognitive load and simplify technical concepts
  • Proactively recommend visual strategies to improve communication and training effectiveness

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with onsite requirements three days a week
  • Opportunities for collaboration across various departments
  • Access to a creative environment that encourages innovative ideas
  • Impactful work that reaches thousands of employees
  • Support for maintaining visual design standards and branding
Full Job Description
Work Location Type: Hybrid

Req Number 333581

If you see a wall of text and immediately start imagining a better way to explain it, keep reading.

As our Training & Communications Visual Designer, you'll help turn complex processes, system changes, and operational concepts into visual experiences that make things click. A portion of your work will be short-form video and multimedia, but your canvas is broader than that: motion graphics, process visuals, infographics, job aids, digital content, and sometimes a solution we haven't thought of yet.You'll work across projects big and small, partner with people who bring different expertise to the table, and have the freedom to ask, "Is there a better way to do this?

Most importantly, the work you create won't sit on a shelf. It will reach thousands of employees across our Fulfillment Network and help make learning, change, and everyday work a little easier to navigate.

Position Details

The Training & Communications Visual Designer creates high-quality visual assets that improve comprehension, engagement, and adoption of training and communications across the Fulfillment Network. This role translates complex operational concepts into simple, visually compelling graphics, videos, diagrams, and digital assets that support learning, change readiness, and field understanding. The designer partners closely with Training & Development, Field Communications & Readiness, and cross-functional project teams to elevate the clarity, professionalism, and effectiveness of field-facing materials.

Sitting within the Design & Development team, the Designer supports both Training & Development and Field Communications & Readiness by delivering consistent, accessible, on-brand visuals that enhance learning effectiveness and message clarity. The role also contributes to the visual identity, templates, and design standards used across OST training and communication materials.

This position can be based in Lake Forest, Chicago or many of our DC's including Minooka, Portland, New Jersey, Houston, LA, San Francisco. It is hybrid and based onsite 3 days a week.

You Will
  • Design visual assets such as infographics, process diagrams, job aids, motion graphics, microvideos, digital signage content, and SharePoint visuals.
  • Transform complex processes, system changes, and operational concepts into simple, clear visual stories that support field comprehension and adoption.
  • Partner with Training & Development to create visually engaging materials for eLearning, instructor-led content, and job aids.
  • Collaborate with other in department to produce visuals that enhance messaging, change communication, and field updates.
  • Maintain and evolve visual design standards, templates, and brand consistency across all OST materials.
  • Ensure all visual products are accessible, user-friendly, and aligned with learning best practices.
  • Support digital channels with visually optimized layouts, imagery, and content blocks.
  • Design and maintain templates for eLearning, instructor-led training, deployment communications, and field-facing job aids.
  • Ensure all visual designs adhere to accessibility best practices and are easy to understand for broad audiences with varying skill levels and literacy needs.
  • Consult on where visuals can reduce cognitive load, streamline training time, or simplify explanation of technical concepts.
  • Partner closely with Instructional Designers to translate instructional concepts into visually compelling learning materials.
  • Enhance eLearning modules, classroom content, and job aids with visuals that improve comprehension and retention.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify content, reduce text load, and increase clarity through visual storytelling.
  • Proactively recommend visual approaches that improve adoption and reduce training or communication complexity.


You Have
  • 3+ years professional experience in visual design and multimedia content creation demonstrating strong visual design skills and ability to simplify complex information
  • Proficiency in design and multimedia tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, InDesign, Figma, Camtasia, Canva, Vyond, etc.).
  • Ability to create vector graphics, diagrams, and iconography.
  • Ability to produce short-form videos, animations, and screen-based walkthroughs.
  • Experience designing for digital platforms.


About WW Grainger

W.W. Grainger (NYSE: GWW), with 2008 sales of $6.9 billion, is the leading broad-line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving businesses and institutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, India and Panama. Through a highly integrated network including nearly 600 branches, 18 distribution centers and multiple Web sites, Grainger's employees help customers get the job done, saving them time and money by having the right products to keep their facilities running.

WW Grainger Careers

Join the dynamic team at WW Grainger, a leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating products, where job opportunities abound in an environment ripe with innovation and leadership. At WW Grainger, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages professional growth through comprehensive diversity training and leadership development.

Work You’ll Do

At WW Grainger, you’ll be part of a robust team that’s dedicated to excellence. Whether you’re looking to start your career through our internship programs or seeking to advance as a seasoned professional, WW Grainger offers a path filled with opportunities for growth and learning. Our team members are equipped with the skills needed to lead industries and drive innovation at every level of the company.

Explore Job Opportunities and Employment

WW Grainger is not just hiring; we are building a future. Explore the numerous job opportunities across various departments where you can put your skills to test and contribute to our mission. From positions in supply chain management to customer service, technology to sales, WW Grainger seeks passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players.

Innovate and Lead

Join a company where innovation is at the core of our business strategy. WW Grainger’s leadership in the industry is enhanced by our commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. Our employees are encouraged to think big and act boldly, driving change that influences the entire market.

Career Development and Benefits

Invest in your future with WW Grainger’s unmatched career development programs. Go as far as your ambition takes you with near-limitless opportunities to advance your career supported by extensive training, development, and certification support. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families.

Internship Programs and Entry-Level Positions

Kickstart your career with WW Grainger through our internship programs or entry-level positions. Gain hands-on experience, build your resume, and make invaluable networking connections that will pave the way for a successful career. Our internships provide a unique insight into the workings of a major company and serve as a gateway to full-time employment.

Join Our Team

Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for individuals who are eager to drive their own career path while contributing to a team that values hard work and creativity.

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Learn more about WW Grainger
Size
22,700 employees
Market Cap
$28.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$695 million
Founded
1927
5 Year Trend
+5.1%
Revenue
$11.7 billion
NASDAQ

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