Graphic Designer at iFIT
United States
<p><strong><span><em>**Please note: This is a fully remote U.S. based position.</em></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>POSITION SUMMARY:</span></strong></p> <p><span>The </span><strong><span>Graphic Designer</span></strong><span> is responsible for the design of designated local and national advertising materials including but not limited to direct mail, point-of-purchase merchandising materials, print collateral, promotional/ad specialty items, outdoor advertising and digital marketing.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:</span></strong></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Steward of the brand by upholding designated style guidelines and established quality standards.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Work directly with the Brand Marketing Department, BBQ Holdings Field Marketing and individual franchisee owners in the development and design of sales building marketing materials.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Designs and illustrates layouts for direct mail, Local Store Marketing, quarterly marketing kits, point-of-sale, digital marketing and the like.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Delivers all projects on time and on message with a high level of design and attention to detail.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Upholds a positive attitude in a fast-paced, highly-retail environment with multiple rounds of changes, short deadlines and high expectations.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Prepares approved designs for production.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Responsible for confirming production requirements with internal Print Producer and vendors and uploading correct marketing materials to the appropriate vendor partners.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Works with internal Print Producer and outside printers to ensure completion of projects.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Collaborates with fellow graphic designers daily in the development of marketing materials.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Responsible for maintaining graphic files in appropriate marketing databases.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Creates ad templates when necessary for use in Local Store Marketing.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Works closely with other BBQ Holdings departments on designated communication projects.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Regularly maintains and updates graphics archives, specifically archiving each job according to the BBQ Holdings Studio filing system.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Works closely with outside advertising agencies and approved vendors to supply appropriate art files (i.e. product photography, logos).</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Contributes to ongoing updates to the published brand standards.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Ensures all mandatories are included in designed advertising based on brief.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Ensures all procedures for completing projects are finished by working with Studio Manager and Coordinator, making sure all items are trafficked, proofread and archived properly.</span></p> <p><span>*Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:</span></strong></p> <p><span>Education:</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>5+ years graphic/production related work at an ad agency or graphic design firm.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Bachelor's Degree from four-year college preferred.</span></p> <p><span>Experience: </span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Must be able to translate client's thoughts and ideas from art requests into visual communications that adhere to brand standards; as well as, informs consumers and sells a product/brand concept.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Professional experience producing and preparing press-ready electronic artwork files.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Knowledge of producing Press Quality PDF.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Able to easily adapt to change.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Detail oriented; exceptional organizational skills.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Proven ability to solve problems and make good decisions driven by high-quality design in a fast-paced, retail-oriented environment.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a design team while able to take initiative and manage your own projects.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Strong oral and written communication skills.</span></p> <p><span>*</span><span> C</span><span>ustomer service oriented.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Maintain and develop positive relationships with external vendors and BBQ Holdings staff.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Skills/Competencies/Certifications: </span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Requires strong working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite -- CS5 (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat), Microsoft Office products and web browsing.</span></p> <p><span>*</span> <span>Working knowledge of Flash, Dreamweaver and HTML preferred.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: </span></strong></p> <p><span>When performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move throughout the workplace; sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel and verbally communicate. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.</span></p>
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