What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Graphic Designer position at Jockey International, Inc.?
At Jockey, caring is our responsibility. It’s the fabric of who we are and drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly. Founded in 1876, Jockey is a family-owned company recognized the world over for delivering feel-good comfort. Our premium apparel is sold in more than 140 countries and our commitment to quality, innovation and customer service is legendary.
We believe that extraordinary service comes from the heart and is delivered by extraordinary individuals! Is that you?
Jockey is seeking an Associate Graphic Designer to join our Marketing team!
JOB SUMMARY
The Associate Graphic Designer will work with the team to provide inspiring, conceptual solutions for a wide variety of creative and production-oriented projects. This role will be involved in creating design deliverables such as print, displays, collateral, in-store advertising, digital graphics, packaging projects, and identity development.
This position will be located at our corporate headquarters in Kenosha, WI (between Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI area).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide inspiring, conceptual solutions for a wide variety of creative and production-oriented projects, helping to elevate the Jockey brand.
- Deliver high-quality artwork to stakeholders on time and within budget.
- Create design deliverables such as print, displays, collateral, in-store advertising, digital graphics, packaging projects, and identity development.
- Create innovative solutions for projects within brand guidelines.
- Produce reproduction-ready artwork including image retouching direction, color calibration, completing file quality checks, creating bleeds and crops, resizing, and other production methods as needed.
- Prepare files for digital and offset printing.
- Manage projects and troubleshoot issues with third-party vendors and in-house clients.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand strategic objectives for each project.
- Conceptualize and execute creative solutions that meet strategic objectives.
- Manage, maintain, and conduct trainings on the printer.
- Deliver work under tight time constraints.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and technology.
- Take initiative in resolving incomplete or inconsistent information in project briefs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-3 years of experience in graphic design.
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a team for successful project outcomes.
- Ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale to stakeholders and provide quality assurance of all deliverables.
- Ability to see projects through to completion, including prioritizing, tracking, and handling of time schedules.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient in the latest versions of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Mac OS.
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
In return for your expertise, JOCKEY offers a competitive and comprehensive flexible benefits package which includes Medical/Dental/Life/Vision, 401(k), educational support, paid Volunteerism program, fitness club discounts, onsite health & wellness programs, generous employee discounts, a business casual work environment, a challenging work environment and exciting career growth opportunities!
