Graphic Designer

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Graphic Designer

Company: Hitachi America, Ltd.

Division: Branding and Corporate Communications Group (BCCG)

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Position Type: Temporary contract

Reports To: Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Hitachi Americas

About Hitachi America, Ltd.

Hitachi America, Ltd. is the regional headquarters for Hitachi Group companies in the Americas, overseeing the U.S., Canada, and Latin America markets. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Hitachi Americas has been deeply committed to its Social Innovation Business since its establishment in 1959, addressing society's most pressing challenges through innovative solutions. Leveraging its expertise and resources, Hitachi Americas and its subsidiary companies operate across diverse sectors, including transportation, energy, mobility, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, digital engineering, data analytics and others. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, Hitachi Americas remains at the forefront of pioneering solutions that shape the future. For further details, please visit https://www.hitachi.us/.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer & PowerPoint Specialist to create visually appealing designs and professional presentations. This role involves designing graphics, formatting slides, and ensuring all materials align with brand guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design graphics for presentations, reports, and marketing materials

• Create and format PowerPoint presentations with clean, engaging layouts

• Ensure consistency in branding, colors, and typography

• Edit and improve existing presentations and design assets

• Collaborate with team members to understand project needs and deadlines.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications, or equivalent experience.

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related field.

• Basic experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or similar)

• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and other professional tools for graphic design and production.

• Strong attention to detail and creativity

• Good communication and time management skills

• Experience with presentation storytelling or data visualization (preferred)

• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines (preferred)

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn’t impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:

Wa – Harmony, Trust, Respect

Makoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity

Kaitakusha-Seishin – Pioneering Spirit, Challenge

For California only (as required by California’s Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act (SB 1162): A good faith estimate of the expected hourly rate for this position in our California office salary range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire is $70 - $85 per hour. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America’s variable pay program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to accommodation@hal.hitachi.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.