Graphic Designer- Onsite

Responsibilities

• Evaluation/Consultation
• Develop positive, consultative working relationships with Distributors and Foodservice Accounts
• Visit venues to conduct on-site assessments of brand representation and prepare recommendations for signage and other programs
• Stay abreast of new techniques in the print and digital display fields
• Design
• Apply creative design skills in development of branding materials from signage to collateral support materials, including digital, print, and video
• Provide design solutions for Foodservice sign packages
• Lay out mock-ups of proposed signage based on account configuration
• Work with affiliates and store owners to tailor signage to meet individual needs while maintaining corporate guidelines
• Perform technical support duties on any Creative Services projects
• Production
• Develop cost estimates of jobs
• Cook with vendors to ensure timely proofing and production of deliverables
• Organization
• Oversee design and production traffic management, scheduling, and production estimates of sign package deliveries nationwide
• Follow through on accounting aspects of projects (invoicing, billing, etc.) per established processes
• Maintain an organized database of projects and archived designs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field and/or equivalent years in work experience
• 3-5 years professional experience in design/marketing field showing progressive responsibility
• (Must have 2 years of Digital Design experience)
• Design, pre-press and production skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, etc.) for Mac. PC familiarity also desirable
• 3D software and rendering experience a plus
• Experience with project management and coordination; strong multi-tasking skills required
• Food industry experience a plus