American Advertising Federation is hiring: Graphic Designer in Jacksonville

Vaco of Highspring is staffing for a full time, onsite Graphic Design role located in South Jacksonville, FLHours are normal day hours Mon-Fri and a salaried role.We are looking for experienced individuals with portfolios that demonstrate a vivid use of color as well as proven ability to create packaging and social media content that appeals to the retail preteen market. The right candidate will be a self-starter, highly motivated, and pay close attention to detail, as they create professional level packaging elements and meet daily deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Duties and Responsibilities:Design eye catching toy packaging artwork files and social media assets for toy products using new and existing artwork styles and elementsMake revisions as needed to ensure the very best presentation and output ready art filesDesign artwork for catalog pages, sales sheets and other sales materials for print and webCreate fun graphics, short videos and creative copy for social mediaMockup packaging and display artwork by hand using basic art tools and materials for approval and sales purposesUpdate company websiteDevelop and follow customized templates and graphics to ensure a consistent brand lookManage multiple projects at once, and be willing to put in the time needed to meet deadlinesStay abreast of the latest toy and art trends to ensure innovative packagingRequired QualificationsEducation and Work Experience: 4-10 Years' on-the-job related experience, not including internships. A bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field is requiredSolid understanding of Adobe Creative suite programs and preparing files for 4 color process printingPackage Design experience is strongly preferredExperience with teen, tween, pre-teen, toy experience and social media a plus4+ years experience with graphic design, Adobe Creative suite (Photoshop and Illustrator).Knowledge and Skills:Skilled ability to use Mac computers, Adobe Creative Suite Software (including, but not limited to, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Premiere and more) to create print ready retail packagingSelf-starting, proactive attitudeStrong creative thinking and problem-solving skillsVideo editing and basic coding (a plus)Expertise with creating content for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social media platforms.Physical Demands:Constantly operates a Mac computer and use basic art tools to prepare and photograph package mockupsLocal candidates preferredBenefitsBenefits include but are not limited to 401(k) & matching, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Employee discount, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off and Vision insuranceWork Location & ScheduleLocation: In person (Jacksonville, FL office)Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday - Friday #J-18808-Ljbffr