Graphic Designer / Design Project Manager

Graphic Designer / Design Project Manager

Carousel Calendars, based in Austin, TX, is currently seeking a senior designer to join our team and work closely with our UK publishing staff, as well as staff in Austin. As a senior designer, your primary role will involve collaborating with our UK colleagues to select captivating images and prepare press-ready files for our international calendar range. You will also be responsible for overseeing freelance resources and managing product data for these calendars.

Who we are:

Carousel Calendars home office is in England with an Austin base office located at

6411 Burleson Rd, Austin, Texas. Our company has been in business for over 17 years with

over 200 retail stores in the UK operated by our sister company Calendar Club Ltd. We are part

of a successful Austin based family business that has been in business over 30 years and operates over 660 retail stores in the US, known Go! Retail Group.

Checkout the website at Goretailgroup.com and www.carouselcalendars.co.uk

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in managing design workloads and be proficient in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. You should possess excellent skills in image manipulation, colour correction, and a strong understanding of Adobe Illustrator. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, has a keen eye for stunning images and inspirational artwork, and can handle freelance resources effectively. Your expertise in preparing files for print is crucial, and strong organisational and project management skills are necessary

As the primary liaison with our UK office, you will play a vital role in the production of a range of

US calendar and dairy products. You will be responsible for the entire process, from initial image selections to ensuring files are print-ready within specified deadlines, in order to meet our print and delivery schedules. Effective administration skills and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks are key attributes for this position.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Create, manage, and distribute product images to customers
• Perform quality control checks on work before printing
• Coordinate and communicate with freelance resources
• Assist with various administrative tasks
• Develop dated products, visuals for new brands, and promotional materials within tight deadlines
• Select outstanding images for our products
• Retouch and colour correct images to ensure high-quality standards
• Manage relevant data on our database
• Effectively manage projects and meet deadlines
• Create digital physical product samples based on requests

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Effective time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Meticulous and conscientious with great attention to detail
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• At least 3 years in a Graphic Designer role
• Self-motivated with the ability to organize workflow and meet deadlines
• Competent in administrative tasks, file maintenance, and communication
• Strong Excel and Word
• Adaptability to a fast-paced environment
• Sound understanding of print design
• Strong knowledge of image quality, resolution, size, colour correction, and retouching techniques in Photoshop
• Appreciation for photography and the ability to recognize outstanding images

Flexible working hours:Three days in the office and two days working from home.

Why work here?

Great People and Great Perks!

Benefits And Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vison, Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Flex Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Birthday day off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Strong 401K match
• Great working environment
• In-house trainings and leadership trainings
• Corporate discount for gym membership
• Generous time off program: PTO days, Holidays, Bereavement and Jury Duty
• Plus other fun perks and employee events
• Paid maternity leave
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous store discounts at our stores
• Very relaxed dress code

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position.

The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualification may vary based on assignment.

Go! Retail Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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