Graphic Designer

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Department: Marketing

Reports To: Art Director
FLSA Class: Exempt
Location: Hybrid – SCDC
Salary Grade: $66,000 – $75,000

Position Summary

Graphic Designers are artistic and creative and have strong verbal, visual and written communication skills. Often work with both text and images.  They often work independently and must meet strict deadlines.  It is important to have the ability to manage time and stay on schedule. Business, branding, marketing, and sales skills are also important skill set.

Essential Functions and Duties

·       Acknowledge and adhere to the Company policies.

·       Maintain knowledge of the Company brand standards

·       Effectively communicate with all levels of the Company personnel

·       Consistently deliver a high level of customer service

·       Produce on-brand assets across various print and digital mediums.

·       Work efficiently on simultaneous multiple projects with consistency and exemplary attention to detail, based on current business needs.

·       Prepare press-ready and digital files based on supplied specifications.

·       Execute collateral revisions and updates as needed.

·       Oversee assignments from conception to delivery.

·       Liaise with marketing and cross functional teams regarding deadlines, reviews, approvals, and press checks.

·       Create visual aspects of marketing materials for both print and digital, including infographics

·       Consult with marketing and/or internal teams to create cohesive designs that reflect company cultures and goals.

·       Review content and make suggestions for improvements.

·       Respect the diversity of our work force in actions, words, and deeds.

·       Provide weekly project updates.

·       Availability to work overtime if needed to meet deadlines.

·       Adheres specifically to all company policies and procedures, Federal and State regulations and laws.

·       Display dedication to position responsibilities and achieve assigned goals and objectives.

·       Always represent the Company in a professional manner and appearance at all times.

·       Understand and internalize the Company’s purpose, display loyalty to the Company and its organizational values.

·       Display enthusiasm and dedication to learning how to be more effective on the job and share knowledge with others.

·       Work effectively with co-workers, internal and external customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others; keep commitments; keep others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues; address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; address others by name, title, or other respectful identifier, and respect the diversity of our work force in actions, words, and deeds.

·       Comply with the policies and procedures stated in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program by always working in a safe manner and immediately reporting any injury, safety hazard, or program violation.

·       Ensure conduct is consistent with all Compliance Program Policies and procedures when engaging in any activity on behalf of the company. Immediately report any concerns or violations.

·       Other duties as assigned.

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

 

Required Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design or Digital Media, Adobe InDesign or Illustrator Certification,  or four (4) additional years of related experience.

Required Knowledge:

·       Knowledge in, or willingness to learn, digital design tools and platforms

·       Fundamental marketing and branding principals

·       Abreast of current graphic design trends

·       Pharmaceuticals or healthcare industry experience a plus

 

Required Experience:

·       Must have at least four (4)+ years experience [eight (8)+ years for non-degreed candidates] in professional commercial design, preferably with a marketing or creative agency

·       Demonstrate success managing projects, including planning and bringing projects of various size, scope and complexity to completion within assigned deadlines.

·       Experience supporting marketing and sales teams, various cross-functional and internal teams, as well as external customers and vendors.

·       Extensive experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, and multimedia presentation with a strong portfolio preferred. Motion graphics experience in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premier Pro a plus.

 

Required Skills:

·       Address others by name, title, or another respectful identifier

·       Respect the diversity of our work force in actions, words, and deeds.

·       Must have attention to detail, and the desire to produce consistently professional, accurate work.

·       Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and be able to interface with coworkers and management at all levels.

·       Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet aggressive deadlines.

·       Must be a lifelong learner.

·       Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive documents and projects.

·       Must have the ability to work with limited supervision and as part of a team.

·       Sound decision-making abilities

·       Must have good listening skills to objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others.

·       Must be able to keep commitments.

·       Must be able to keep others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues.

·       Ability to address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions.

Physical requirements

Vision, hearing, speech, movements requiring the use of wrists, hands and/or fingers. Must have the ability to view a computer screen for long periods and the ability to sit for extended periods. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position, as scheduled.  The employee occasionally lifts up to 20 lbs. and occasionally kneels and bends. Must have the ability to travel occasionally. Working condition include normal office setting/warehouse.

Mental Demands

Learning, thinking, concentration and the ability to work under pressure, particularly during busy times.   Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team to ensure excellent customer service.  Must have the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and customers, and exercise self-control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations’ situations.  Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary.  Must be proactive in finding solutions.

Direct Reports

None

EEO/AAP Statement

FFF Enterprises/ NuFactor is an equal opportunity employer to all and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on the following characteristics: race, color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or any state protected leaves), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, reproductive health decision-making, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment. These categories are defined according to Government Code section 12920. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

Acknowledgement

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

The undersigned employee acknowledges receipt of the Job Description for the employee’s position and understands the essential functions, responsibilities and qualifications of the position.  Furthermore, the employee acknowledges that this Job Description does not include all of the essential functions of this position, and that these essential functions may change as deemed necessary by the manager.