Graphic Designer Jobs

Direct Hire opportunity

A leader in their industry, our client is a full service logistics food company seeking a creative Marketing Graphic Designer to join their team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in MS Office with 5-7 years of graphic design experience. This position is open for immediate hire to the right candidate!

Starting pay is $65,000 - $75,000 DOE, with benefits, an excellent culture, and room for growth within the organization.

Essential Job Duties:

• Communicate up-to-date knowledge and interpretation of current labeling regulations.
• Working knowledge of food/nutrition guidelines, safety groups to create packaging labels, bags, boxes, etc.
• Assist with compiling company assets as well as brand guidelines
• Collaborating with marketing team members and designers to ensure packaging meets branding goals
• Assessing industry standards and requirements to create designs within requirement
• Analyzing market trends, customer needs and product details to conceptualize effective package designs
• Work with internal team and manufacturers to develop mandatory label copy
• Ensure projects are completed within deadline constraints
• Development of labels and concepts for various projects; including creating die-lines and mock-ups
• Design of primary, secondary packaging
• Experience in project management and juggling tasks at a fast pace
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions
• Work with a wide range of media and use graphic design software. (Using software and design programs such as Adobe Creative Suite, 3D software programs and photography to bring packaging concepts to life)
• Create and design various materials for print and digital collateral and prep for production
• Review all product related artwork
• Perform retouching and manipulation of images

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of FDA/Nutritional Fact Guidelines
• Knowledge of 2021 Adobe Suite: PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat and other graphic design software such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• 5-7 years of experience in graphic design
• Able to read, write and speak both English & Spanish fluently (preferred/not required)
• Compelling portfolio of work over a wide range of creative projects
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, color, print and web platforms and experience in production
• Bachelor's degree in graphic arts, design, communications, or related field
• Excellent eye for detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly
• Time Management and ability to meet deadlines
• Able to work outside of normal business hours as needed