Graphic Designer - Minister of Creative Expression

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for designing and illustrating packaging and collateral. This role is our in-house photographer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create new designs as well as update old ones;
• Work on packages and collateral; including sell sheets, brochures and the annual Wholesale catalog;
• Able to think of original concepts and do quick sketch presentations as well as tighter comps;
• Illustration where appropriate;
• Produce in-house photography for printed materials and web;
• Assist with marketing/packaging research;
• Perform production for final printing and proof printing process through to press checks;
• Design collateral for trade shows and events including invitations, name tags, emails, brochures, promotional items and large format banners;
• Create mockups of products to support the sales team;
• Design promotional email, social media and webinar blasts as needed;
• Assist in special projects;
• Photography art direction;
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• BA in Graphic Design including courses such as typography, packaging, computer, printing;
• 4 years of minimum experience in design firm or as in-house designer;
• Working knowledge of all current Adobe CS programs and photography;
• Retouching skills required;
• Experience in packaging design from concept, to mechanicals, to printing;
• Must have knowledge of the printing process and be able to manage press checks solo;
• Have a good eye for color, working knowledge of Pantone color system;
• Be able to design with budgets and deadlines in mind.

COMPETENCIES

• Attention to detail;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Must perform work with a sense of urgency;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work independently and within a team;
• Good typographic skills a must;
• High quality standards;
• Be able to check own work;
• Accountability.

TRAVEL

• Occasional independent travel required

OTHER DUTIES

Perform other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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