Optomi, in partnership with a reputable company that develops high quality products to support animal health is seeking a full time Associate Creative Designer to work as part of a fun, fast-paced, and collaborative creative team. In addition to creating inspiring and innovative visual communication assets for print and digital applications, this individual will also assist in the creation of 3D packaging renderings (training to be provided) to use on a variety of platforms.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• Working with a family owned and culture centered company.
• Working with a that takes pride in their standard of care for their employees.
• Working with a company that focuses on giving back to their communities.

Experience of the right candidate:

• BA in Graphic Design
• Portfolio of design work
• Entry level position (0-3 years experience) someone who is proficient with print and digital creative design.
• Experience with Ad brochures and packaging.
• Must possess and utilize knowledge of fundamental graphic design / typographical principles and commercial color printing methods.
• Experience in pre-press production and layout using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator on the Macintosh platform.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a team environment under tight deadlines while accommodating last minute marketing needs.

Responsibilities of the right candidate:

• Create graphic design for all divisional print and digital marketing needs including advertising, collateral, and packaging.
• Create renderings of various packaging applications to be used in a wide variety of platforms, including e commerce, digital and print marketing (training to be provided).
• Prepare pre-press production files for all print projects, according to printer specs, while adhering to fundamental graphic design / typographical principles.
• Work with outside vendors, including photographers, printers and display houses.
• Archive marketing projects on appropriate storage drives.
• Ability to brainstorm with members of the Graphic Design / Marketing team.
• Stay abreast of digital technology and design trends in the graphic arts industry.
• Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.
• Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.