Assistant Graphic Designer

Description

Join a growing team at Houchens Food Group, Inc and own your future. Houchens Food Group, Inc (HFG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Houchens Industries, Inc. Houchens Industries is recognized as one of the largest, most successful, and most diversified 100% wholly owned S Corporation ESOPs in the country.

Houchens Food Group is known within the industry as a fearless innovator and smart competitor, Houchens Food Group leads the way with creative retail formats, outstanding service, and a commitment to the communities we serve. Houchens Food Group has a full roster of brands that are both franchised and owned including, but not limited to: Price Less IGA, Subway, Slim Chickens, Shell, Ace Hardware and more. Houchens Food Group offers a breadth of career opportunities to our employee-owners as well as a competitive compensation and benefits program to lead and support successful careers.

**General Description**

**This is an in-office position (non remote).**

This is a design-first role focused primarily on graphic design production, with secondary responsibilities in video shooting, editing, and post-production. The position will serve as the internal lead for video projects; however, video is not currently a full-time workload. Provide tactical support for marketing initiatives across grocery, hardware, QSR, and convenience formats. assigned retail formats.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**

**Graphic Design & Production Art**

* Design and update production-ready assets including flyers, posters, presentations, business cards, direct mail, outdoor billboards, digital graphics, and other marketing materials.
* Develop layouts for printed, digital, and video-related assets as assigned.
* Update existing design templates and create new layouts while maintaining brand standards and visual consistency.
* Shoot video content for promotions, marketing campaigns, press releases, social media, and internal communications.

**Video Production & Editing**

* Edit and produce video content using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, & Canva.
* Perform post-production tasks including color correction, basic audio editing, formatting, and exporting final video files.
* Assist with production planning including creative direction, storyboarding, location scouting, and shoot preparation.
* Set up and operate cameras, lighting, and audio equipment as needed.
* Create basic motion graphics or animated graphics when needed; motion graphics experience is preferred but not required.
* Prepare, package, and review approved artwork with print vendors to ensure accuracy and quality print production.
* Support creative requests including mock-ups, social media graphics, promotional materials, presentations, and internal communication assets.
* Ensure all creative materials are accurate, organized, and delivered according to project timelines.

**Marketing & Creative Support**

* Work closely with the Marketing Managers & Directors to execute creative concepts, campaign needs, and marketing initiatives.
* Collaborate with Houchens departments and subsidiaries to provide creative support as needed.
* Support marketing initiatives through clean, professional, and effective visual communication.
* Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas for print, digital, and video projects.
* Take creative direction and feedback constructively while revising work efficiently.
* Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced retail marketing environment.

Requirements

**Qualifications**

* Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Multimedia Design, Video Production, Marketing, or related field preferred.
* 1-3 years of experience in graphic design, multimedia design, video production, or a related creative role preferred; recent graduates with a strong portfolio will also be considered.
* Experience with graphic design production, print layout, digital design, and/or marketing creative preferred.
* Experience shooting and editing video content preferred.
* Portfolio required, including graphic design samples and video work

**Kowledge**

* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
* Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro preferred; After Effects experience is a plus
* Proficient in Canva to provide brand templates for content teams
* Proficient in design principles including layout, typography, color, and brand consistency
* Experience with video production including composition, lighting, audio, storytelling, and post-production workflows
* Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced retail environment
* Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams, take feedback constructively, and revise work efficiently
* Ability to work independently while supporting creative and marketing team goals
* Familiarity with social media content formats, motion graphics, photography, and print production preferred.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with advertising production systems a plus