Notions Marketing
Sr. Graphic Designer and Content (Grand Rapids, MI)
Notions Marketing, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528
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Sr. Graphic Designer and Content On-site 5 days a week | Full-Time | Grand Rapids
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Notions Marketing , we've been a trusted name in the arts and crafts industry for over 85 years, distributing a wide portfolio of creative products to makers across the globe. Our company thrives on imagination, innovation, and a passion for quality-and we're looking for a
Sr. Graphic Designer
who shares that same drive to join our team!
We have an immediate opening for a talented
Sr. Graphic Designer
to join our team! In this role you will create, lead, collaborate and oversee high impact designs across all communication platforms intended to engage, attract and grow business within established brand guidelines. To be accomplished by leading Graphic Designers and collaborating with Content Specialist, Category Buyers and Buyers Assistants to deliver outstanding creative digital and print content in a deadline-driven environment.
What You'll Do:
Concept, design and production of a variety of creative projects, including, but not limited to, catalogs, sell sheets, eblasts, advertisements, brochures, direct mail, corporate identity, packaging, presentations, imagery and branding for websites, social posts, promotional displays and signage. Designs integrate typography, photography, illustration and other elements. Develop, maintain, lead and collaborate on the organization's visual identity and branding guidelines for print and digital platforms with a strong sense of concept development and understanding of cohesive application across all communication platforms. Process images for print and digital use to existing specifications, meet deadline dates as defined and work on other projects or assignments as directed by Creative Leadership. Study the creative and digital marketplace, assessing where Notions Marketing's work stands against latest trends and competitors creative and digital work and mentor fellow designers and interns in such. Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best practices within creative area; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes and to ensure competitive edge.
Skills For Success:
Advanced understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop). Klaviyo or other email platform experience HTML and CSS experience a plus Proficient using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to successfully research best practices and problem solve. Excellent project management skills. Ability to multi-task and adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines. Positive and professional attitude. Knowledge of pre-press processes. Thrive in a deadline driven environment requiring strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Comfortable working through all stages of the design process from concept to development/refinement and production. Requires strong technical skills, artistic and conceptual thinking abilities. Must be able to work well independently with minimum supervision and collaboratively with others.
What You'll Bring:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's (BA/BS) Degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field. Three years of professional graphic design experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications
Five years of experience or progressive experience Degree level preferred along with any specific concentration or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Pay and Perks:
Competitive pay commensurate with experience Medical, dental, vision (Free!) insurance Life and Disability Insurance 401(k) and Employer matching Employee discounts Vacation and sick time Holiday Pay for 7 holidays per year Employee Assistance Program Clean, safe, and fun work environment
Physical and Environmental Requirement: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently and may occasionally need to lift over 50 pounds (with or without assistance). The associate must be able to perceive auditory warning signals of movement, or approach of equipment, mechanical abnormalities, and similar risk situations during warehouse operations. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk and grip/stoop/bend/twist on a regular basis. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to an office environment and/or distribution setting and is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; temperatures may vary within the distribution center. The noise level in the work environment varies; office setting may be low to moderate; distribution center setting may be moderate to high. The associate must be willing to work extended hours when needed, including weekends.
Department: Creative Services This is a non-management position This is a full time position Shift: 1st Shift
Sr. Graphic Designer and Content On-site 5 days a week | Full-Time | Grand Rapids
At
Notions Marketing , we've been a trusted name in the arts and crafts industry for over 85 years, distributing a wide portfolio of creative products to makers across the globe. Our company thrives on imagination, innovation, and a passion for quality-and we're looking for a
Sr. Graphic Designer
who shares that same drive to join our team!
We have an immediate opening for a talented
Sr. Graphic Designer
to join our team! In this role you will create, lead, collaborate and oversee high impact designs across all communication platforms intended to engage, attract and grow business within established brand guidelines. To be accomplished by leading Graphic Designers and collaborating with Content Specialist, Category Buyers and Buyers Assistants to deliver outstanding creative digital and print content in a deadline-driven environment.
What You'll Do:
Concept, design and production of a variety of creative projects, including, but not limited to, catalogs, sell sheets, eblasts, advertisements, brochures, direct mail, corporate identity, packaging, presentations, imagery and branding for websites, social posts, promotional displays and signage. Designs integrate typography, photography, illustration and other elements. Develop, maintain, lead and collaborate on the organization's visual identity and branding guidelines for print and digital platforms with a strong sense of concept development and understanding of cohesive application across all communication platforms. Process images for print and digital use to existing specifications, meet deadline dates as defined and work on other projects or assignments as directed by Creative Leadership. Study the creative and digital marketplace, assessing where Notions Marketing's work stands against latest trends and competitors creative and digital work and mentor fellow designers and interns in such. Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best practices within creative area; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes and to ensure competitive edge.
Skills For Success:
Advanced understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop). Klaviyo or other email platform experience HTML and CSS experience a plus Proficient using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to successfully research best practices and problem solve. Excellent project management skills. Ability to multi-task and adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines. Positive and professional attitude. Knowledge of pre-press processes. Thrive in a deadline driven environment requiring strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Comfortable working through all stages of the design process from concept to development/refinement and production. Requires strong technical skills, artistic and conceptual thinking abilities. Must be able to work well independently with minimum supervision and collaboratively with others.
What You'll Bring:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's (BA/BS) Degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field. Three years of professional graphic design experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications
Five years of experience or progressive experience Degree level preferred along with any specific concentration or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Pay and Perks:
Competitive pay commensurate with experience Medical, dental, vision (Free!) insurance Life and Disability Insurance 401(k) and Employer matching Employee discounts Vacation and sick time Holiday Pay for 7 holidays per year Employee Assistance Program Clean, safe, and fun work environment
Physical and Environmental Requirement: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently and may occasionally need to lift over 50 pounds (with or without assistance). The associate must be able to perceive auditory warning signals of movement, or approach of equipment, mechanical abnormalities, and similar risk situations during warehouse operations. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk and grip/stoop/bend/twist on a regular basis. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to an office environment and/or distribution setting and is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; temperatures may vary within the distribution center. The noise level in the work environment varies; office setting may be low to moderate; distribution center setting may be moderate to high. The associate must be willing to work extended hours when needed, including weekends.
Department: Creative Services This is a non-management position This is a full time position Shift: 1st Shift