Graphic Designer

Job Requirements: • BA or BFA in Graphic Design or equivalent combination of education and experience (degree preferred) • Minimum of 1-3 years of professional experience as a graphic artist, with a preference for package design experience • Proficiency in Mac environment with mastery of Adobe Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, and Acrobat • Knowledge of pre-press requirements and print technology for offset, flexo, and digital printing • Familiarity with various software formats (PDF, PNG, JPEG, EPS, TIFF, BMP, GIF, Targa, PICT, etc.) Job Responsibilities: • Conceptualize, design, and produce electronic file mechanicals for packaging, displays, brochures, flyers, coupons, labels, and other collateral materials • Interpret Package Design Briefs into creative designs that communicate product benefits, brand equities, and meet marketing/legal requirements • Develop graphic designs that align with customer guidelines and best practices • Collaborate with internal colleagues to understand business objectives and create compelling creative designs • Create hand-packed, mocked-up, camera-ready packaging for marketing, customer photo shoots, and planograms • Acquire knowledge of packaging requirements for the U.S. and Canada • Photograph packaging and products, providing color-corrected and appropriately formatted images • Produce accurate electronic mechanical files and documentation for digital, offset, and flexo printing Preferred Skills and Experience: • Experience in designing for consumer products/packaging, displays, illustration ability, and photography • Illustration/drawing ability for creating computer-designed package artwork • Experience in interpreting client objectives and translating them into appealing designs • Knowledge of typography usage and ability to create clean, print-ready mechanical layouts in Illustrator • Understanding of digital content creation and use of digital cameras • Experience working with printers and knowledge of Pantone, Extended Gamut, and process printing • Ability to manage projects, change priorities as needed, and work under pressure • Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Familiarity with vector and raster effects, and using online transport media and FTP Pay Details: $20.00 to $30.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.