Senior Graphic Designer Job at Lensa in Denver

Our client, Natural Grocers, is seeking professionals in Denver, CO. Where appropriate, include creative research that will support chosen strategiesBe a self-starter and find creative solutions to any obstacles that arise.Build relationships within the marketing team as well as across the company to ensure open communication and transparency.Utilize the company’s digital asset management system by ensuring the prompt uploading of finished and approved files; maintain organization and backup of working and final files by also uploading to the company server.Have a thorough understanding of the difference between print and digital creative requirements and seamlessly adapt campaign concepts across both mediums.Keep up to date with design, photography and print production techniques, proposing new technologies and sharing this knowledge with the team.Oversee final file delivery to internal and external vendors. Make sure all files are optimized for end-use and delivered according to specifications, production standards, color quality standards and budget.Completes retouching on files required for internal presentation, work with vendors for final post-production delivery.Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.QualificationsRecipe for Success:Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or other related areas from an arts College or accredited University is requiredMinimum 8 years of experience in graphic design/art direction to include retail and/or retail food brand experience, ideally working within an in-house creative team, or advertising agencyExperience presenting work in a meeting environment to other crew members and executivesCreative thinker who can provide a solid portfolio that executes on creative conceptsUnderstanding of marketing campaign development and the various mediums to deliver an integrated campaign (e.g. print; video, digital; photographic; social)Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud environment applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects; Acrobat)Experience with print, digital, video, social, outdoor, corporate publications design, prototyping, and production, including detailed management of high volume of design files, and vendors, to see creative lifecycle through to completionTypography knowledgeUse visual and creative sensibilities to translate creative concepts into materials for the internal and external consumerAdvanced retouching skillsFlexible and resilient; quick to respond to changes in business prioritiesAbility to work under creative direction and integrate feedback into the final conceptProven ability to work effectively and efficiently under multiple, occasionally competing, deadlinesPro-active and solutions-oriented with a positive attitude to challenges and changesThis job description is not an employment contract. We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. We’re committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.Physical Capabilities And Environmental DemandsN = NeverO = Occasional; 1-33% of timeF = Frequent; 34-66% of timeC = Constant; 67-100% of timePhysical RequirementsMust have the ability to constantly lift or carry up to 10 lbs., frequently lift or carry 11-20 lbs., and occasionally lift or carry 21-50 lbs.