Senior Graphic Designer

General Responsibilities for Department Managers Brand and Art Direction \\- Lead brand implementation across all platforms \\- Maintain brand documentation and brand guidelines \\- Respond to organizational design requests and assign as necessary \\- Manage website and e-commerce sites Operations \\- Oversee all day to day operations of design staff \\- Establish daily work routines for design staff In-Store Experience \\- Work closely with store managers to ensure the stores and customer store experience is in keeping with the brand \\- Conduct quarterly walk-through at all stores to identify updates and/or issues \\- Lead store promotions and coordinate communication with Outreach to ensure consistent message and visuals in the market \\- Responsible for Co-op branded merchandise and displays in stores \\- Plan and execute in-store signage to promote products \\- Ensure operations staff are using point of sale signage effectively Administration \\- Develop a system for maintaining and updating brand assets, including high level and in-store \\- Develop messaging hierarchy for departments and programs at the Co-op \\- Ensure annual promo/theme calendar information is in the editorial calendar and in keeping with planning displays and product promotions \\- Maintain and track project specific budgets Management Practices \\- Actively participate in management and other planned meetings \\- Meets regularly with supervisor and keeps them informed of any problems and/or ideas \\- Stay current on global trends and changes that affect the natural foods industry \\- Respond to challenging situations in a positive and professional manner including proposing new ideas or better ways of doing things \\- Demonstrate a willingness and ability to cooperate and communicate with co- workers, supervisors, staff and/or outside contacts in a timely and appropriate manner \\- Models supportive leadership qualities that motivate staff to achieve department goals and promote staff participation and team building \\- Complete goals and tasks in a timely manner, meeting established deadlines \\- Follow health and safety rules appropriate to department \\- Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes and product knowledge to staff Personnel Practices \\- Manage and oversee Production Designer or other design staff as directed by Outreach and Marketing Director \\- Actively address performance and personnel issues in a timely manner \\- Follow Co-op policies in the spirit intended \\- Ensure that evaluations of direct reports are completed properly and on time \\- Follow good documentation practices \\- Ensure appropriate safety training for direct reports \\- Ensure direct reports are scheduled appropriately Other Duties \\- Familiar with and able to explain membership system simply, efficiently and completely \\- Create when necessary, amends and/or maintains all systems which enable the graphics department to function efficiently and profitably \\- Know and promote Co-op Principals and Mission, Vision, and Values, and follows co-op work policies and procedures \\- Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as directed by the Outreach and Marketing Director Requirements and Qualifications \\- Excellent customer service skills \\- Ability to work closely and cooperatively with others \\- Ability to simultaneously track and manage a large quantity of detailed information \\- Willingness and ability to learn and to meet the changing requirements of the job \\- Ability to work with little or no supervision, communicate effectively and work under deadlines \\- Basic understanding of retail concepts and of retail industry \\- Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task, including organizational, prioritization, and time management skills \\- Effective communication skills \\- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) \\- Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premier Pro) or equivalent digital media editing tools \\- Proficient with WordPres \\- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with emphasis in design \\- Six years of graphic design experience; 2-4 years’ experience in a lead or senior graphic designer role \\- Substantial background in graphic design, print production, and web design \\- Experience in project management, environmental graphics, digital marketplaces, merchandising, and fast-paced retail environment a plus \\- Experience in managing websites and ecommerce Essential Physical Requirements: \\- Stand and walk for extended periods of time \\- Bend and stoop to grasp objects. Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat \\- Ability to climb ladders \\- Bend and lift loads, up to 60 pounds \\- Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation Work Environment: Fast paced retail grocery environment with high volume customer service. Important Disclaimer: Employees are expected to act in the best interest of the Co-op, even if doing so requires actions or responsibilities not listed in the above job description. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not considered essential and may not be listed here.