Graphic Designer Jobs

As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.

Quad has an exciting opportunity for a Graphic Designer to work on-site with one of our clients near Portland, OR. The Graphic Designer is responsible for understanding/interpreting creative direction for building layouts at the concept stage through final file distribution. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in Retail Grocery design and knowledge of the print production process.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Prepare technically sound files for prepress/printer
• Under the direction of Supervisor and/or Sr. Designers, create & produce page layouts that promote the client's brand and sales objectives
• Review all job instructions, both written and verbal, & ask any questions necessary to successfully complete the project
• Assist Sr. Designers and Layout/Production staff as needed
• Work with pagination & product mix to develop page layouts & final page production based on established guidelines
• Utilize resources to problem solve challenges on project
• Perform Retail Grocery page layouts as directed by Sr. Designers
• Work efficiently & accurately through high volumes of work, meeting deadlines in a very time-sensitive environment
• Collaborate with Account Manager and Sr. Designers to ensure a complete understanding of the client branding guidelines

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Windows platform
• Minimum of 2 years of experience designing and producing marketing support materials
• Proficiency in all industry standard software programs including but not limited to Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Acrobat in a Mac environment
• Some preflight experience a plus
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of all steps required for the print process
• A strong eye for design and page composition and layout
• Ability to complete work accurately in time-sensitive environment
• Portfolio samples required
• Ability to quickly adapt to new software tools and changes in project direction
• Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field Knowledge of standard printing procedures, production workflow and preflight practices

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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