Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Fit and Fun Playscapes LLC Poughkeepsie, NY

Graphic Designer / Illustrator job at Fit and Fun Playscapes LLC. Poughkeepsie, NY.

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Salary: Based on experience

In person & onsite work only, at our Arlington, NY office.

We are an innovative, Hudson Valley based business making amazing activity-based graphic products. We’re talking really cool stuff that makes the world a better place for people of all ages and abilities! If you are a smart, dedicated and passionate designer and have that can-do collaborative attitude, who is open to sharing their knowledge, as well as being open-minded to learning from others, then we want you to be a part of our team!

Fit & Fun is currently seeking a new well-rounded graphics team member who is passionate about creating exceptional work that supports our brand but also brings a professional exuberance and passion to our community of customers and colleagues. This is a part-time position that has the potential to turn into a full-time position.

Skills needed to succeed:

3-5 years of relevant design and illustration experience.
Demonstrable technical proficiency in the use and appropriate application of Adobe Illustrator, In-Design, Photoshop, and other platforms in the Adobe Creative Suite.
Knowledge of color management best practices and RIP software.
Working knowledge of web-based platforms and the parameters that must be followed for digital graphics and assets.
Understanding of various graphic mediums that Fit & Fun employs and the various applications and standards which apply individually or collectively. Strong physical and digital organizational skills and critical thinking.
Familiarity of large format digital printing & cutting equipment as well as laser engraving and cutting equipment is a plus.
Background in Education, Parks and Recreation is also a plus.

Path to success:

These are the things you must provide to be considered for our team.

Well-crafted resume that highlights your craft, education, experience and abilities. Knock our socks off!
A digital portfolio that blows our doors off! Provide us a web link where we can view samples of your work that is encompasses your creativity in various physical and digital forms.
A single static digital asset that demonstrates your creative, technical and organizational acuity. The more complex, the better. Please don’t sanitize the file – we want to see all the ‘behind-the-scenes’ information. This asset must be in .ai format.

How we measure success:

Exceptional reliability and core belief in ‘we’ over ‘I’.
Communicate effectively with team members across all levels, while appreciating the concept that everyone’s thoughtful, cheerful contributions mean everyone’s success.
Make well informed and intentional design choices that are consistent with Fit & Fun’s brand identity guidelines and recognize when guidelines should be amended or updated to reflect the company’s expanding assets and needs.
Willingness to develop multiple, cohesive, purposeful graphic concepts for collective discussion and review with team members, while demonstrating willingness to embrace constructive critiquing to assure meaningful results.
Observing trends in our markets and from our audiences that could positively influence the products and services offered by Fit & Fun.
Enthusiastically embracing each day and each task with fervor and excellence that is infectious to your fellow team members.

Creative tasks at Fit & Fun at a glance:

Develop new product range graphics. Transform great looking graphics into technical and accurate files capable of matching equipment requirements Promotional print materials Web page graphics
Social media graphics
Promotional graphics
Photography and videography
Photo and video editing
Maintain and enhance brand guide
Manage and organize photo and video assets
Create instructional diagrams and forms
Custom designs and graphics
FUN stuff, because every day there is something different!

Sample benefits:

Flexible hour options are available
Casual and fun office environment
Growth potential
Additional benefits available with full-time employment

Part-time 24-32 hours per week

$20- $25/hour (dependent on skill and experience) +benefits Due to the collaborative nature of the work we do, this is not a remote or hybrid position.