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GAF Design Content Visionary Manager in Naperville, Illinois
At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing. Under this roof, we are assembling a winning team that puts the customer at the center of every decision and doesn't back down from hard work. Under this roof, we support one another in delivering operational excellence daily, while working to make a positive impact for our planet and our communities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Team Overview
As an integral part of the Building & Roofing Science Team, this role will be the curator of technical education content for the design community and be responsible for the development of creative storytelling through various mediums to support the GAF | Siplast Commercial business. Through collaboration with subject matter experts, this technical leader will have a published voice within the industry through written and visual content, with opportunities to present to national audiences. This position will be remote based.
Summary
As the Design Content Visionary Manager (Technical Education Manager), collaboration with the larger Building Science Team will be essential to drive thought leadership, and develop innovative ways to engage the design community through interactive storytelling.
The overarching objectives of this team includes:
● Promote technical literacy within the design community.
● Provide concierge service to architects and specifiers and influence specs.
● Build trust and become the “go to” resource.
● Support our sales team via upstream customer engagement.
Essential Duties
● Develop new content
○ Enhance storytelling through visual and written content development
■ Current and future research efforts
■ Content to support business focus
■ Thought Leadership & industry relevance
■ Work with Building Design Managers to fulfill content needs
○ Present content through various mediums
■ National webinars
■ Regional tradeshows / Industry events
■ National conferences
○ Assist with content development and/or strategy for AIA, Greenbuild, IRE
● Update and improve existing content
○ Enhance content engagement by using unique approaches to interactive
learning
■ Video clips
■ Design challenges
■ New graphics / animation
■ Details and install images
■ Hands-on elements
■ Learning activities
■ Reinvent intros and wrap-ups
■ Weave sustainability narrative throughout content
■ Develop / repackage content for GBCI credits
○ Revive past research efforts & enhance storytelling through content
development
● Enhance communication of educational content
○ Nurture campaign development / management
○ Newsletter educational content development
○ Social media content development
○ Development of video series to embed in education content and social media
● Participate in larger commercial initiatives, as requested (ie. Spec enhancement; detail overhaul; technical manual updates; build out of vertical focus).
Under This Roof, We Require
● Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Graphic Design, Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree and minimum 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
● 7+ years of graphic design, architectural design OR building enclosure experience
● Content Creation & Development Skills
● Travel Requirements: 10-15% travel for company meetings and national industry events.
●Valid driver’s license is required.
Under This Roof, We Also Value
● Proficient in Google Business Suites or Microsoft Business Suite.
● Technical and professional knowledge of the roofing industry, preferred.
● Industry certifications such as AIA, CDT, LEED AP, PE, RRO, RRC are highly preferred.
● Experience with SalesForce is preferred.
● Strong Public Speaking and Content Development skills - able to present well to large groups and foster engaging conversations through open-ended questions.
● Knowledge of roof systems and their interaction with the building enclosure.
● Working knowledge of building science.
● Instructional Design, Sketch-up / CAD abilities.
● Graphic design skills and video editing skills are a plus.
● Social media management is a bonus.
● Excellent communication and organizational skills.
● Must be highly motivated, energetic, and persuasive.
● Ability to multi-task and work independently.
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Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.
Annual Salary Range: 126,000-161,000
How We Protect What Matters Most:
- We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.
Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.
GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.