Graphic Artist

Responsibilities

• Create designs, concepts, and layouts for preprint and catalog ads
• Photo editing and preflight, along with a large variety of graphic related projects
• Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed
• Able to adapt to specific audiences as well as the objective of messages
• Ensure the Scheels brand style guide is upheld in all posters, brochures, signage and all other Scheels documents
• Actively participate in the weekly team meetings
• Confer with leadership to resolve problems or questions
• Execute project work plans to complete the task on time, and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Meet all assigned goals and assist others in accomplishing their goals

Requirements

• Knowledge of graphic design and layout skills
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite 5 with an emphasis in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Assist with all other aspects of graphic planning and design

Customer Service

• Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”
• Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact
• Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels
• Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early
• Team Mentality: Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward
• Teach-ability: Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• Roles are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Education & Experience

• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of an AAS or BFA degree in Graphic Design, or a related field
• 1-3 years graphic design experience preferred