Communications Manager

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

Job Summary:

Working with stakeholders across Corporate Communications & Events, Investor Relations, and Corporate Sustainability, the Communications Manager, Design Lead is responsible for creating engaging and impactful visual content for Acuity Brands associate and external audiences.

This role will collaborate closely with various business partners to develop and execute creative concepts that align with the Company's brand identity and strategic goals. This role will use skills in graphic design, video editing, animation, and motion graphics to produce high-quality materials for various platforms, such as websites, social media, newsletters, presentations, events, corporate reports, and more. This role will also play a fundamental role in brand reputation management, developing and maintaining the Company’s corporate brand guidelines, visual identity, and templated assets.

This role reports to Senior Communications Manager – Corporate Communications.

Work Flexibility

Remote

This opportunity is considered fully remote. This means that you can work from practically anywhere!

Key Task and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Design and produce graphics and visual content for various communications materials, including social media, website, presentations, email, and print.
• Edit and produce high-quality videos for various platforms, including social media, website, presentations, email, and events.
• Support the design production of the Company’s annual ESG report.
• Collaborate with the Communications team and other teams to develop and execute creative concepts and campaigns.
• Update and maintain the Acuity brand guidelines, and ensure all visual content is consistent with the brand's visual identity and messaging.
• Stay up to date with the latest design trends and techniques.

Skills & Minimum Experience Required

• Relevant professional experience
• Strong portfolio showcasing design and video editing skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to prioritize projects, work within short time frames and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to take complex information and transform it into clear, concise, and engaging visual content for associates

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, video production, or related field
• 5+years’ experience in graphic design and video editing
• Strong track record of managing branding and visual identity

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary Work

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10%

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

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The range for this position is $59,700.00 to $134,100.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.