Graphic Designer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design print materials, including (but not limited to) flyers, brochures, booklets, magazines, postcards, displays, and 3-Dimensional pieces
• Design digital materials, including (but not limited to) social media graphics, web banners, presentation slides, digital signage, and email blasts
• Research industry-relevant topics and use social media “best practices” to create and maintain a social media strategy
• Post content to digital platforms, including (but not limited to) LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
• Make website updates on “back-end” using specified platforms
• Ensure consistent use of Feeser’s Brand Standards across all materials
• Fulfill production workload as assigned by the Marketing Team accurately and on time
• Assume both design and production responsibility for projects
• Provide creative input to Marketing Manager and Team when required
• Attend meetings with other departments to provide input and support when needed
• Packaging complete product, to spec, for third-party vendors
• Cookordination and supply production elements - files, samples, reference materials, and proofs as required
• Maintain accurate and complete production files and records
• Use professional programs (ex: Microsoft Teams) to coordinate, collaborate, and communicate with Team
• Attend regular Marketing meetings for check-ins and discussing projects
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date calendar within professional software (ex: Microsoft Outlook or Teams)
• Work with the Team and Marketing Manager to ensure a complete understanding of the production requirements for each assignment
• Use project management software in accordance with current procedures to track project statuses and plan upcoming projects

Skills Required

• Strong visual communication skills, including the ability transform data into compelling visual concepts
• Strong graphic design skills, including layout, typography, and color usage
• Ability to analyze information for presentation in publications and other marketing media
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and additional design programs as required
• Proficient in professional programs including Microsoft365 and Teams application
• Broad knowledge of industry standards, as well as print and digital production
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Able to work on PC platforms
• Working knowledge of social media platforms and “best practices”
• Able to write copy and proficiency in writing skills, such as using accurate spelling and grammar
• Able to research, gather information, relay information concisely to Team, and utilize information for projects
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to manage time efficiently
• Deadline-oriented
• Flexible and able to easily shift focus to priority projects
• Resourceful and able to use provided tools, information, and resources to complete tasks
• Able to work independently or in collaboration with Team
• Photography and photo editing

Qualifications & Experience

• An associate or bachelor's degree in graphic design or communications or related field
• Two to five years of related professional experience in B2B marketing, foodservice, distribution, manufacturer or supplier marketing a plus
• Strong portfolio demonstrating branding, print, digital, and marketing design projects
• Home office environment that is free of distractions and equipped with adequate wifi connection