What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at KLN Family Brands?
Graphic Designer – Production Artist at KLN Family Brands
*This is a 100% onsite role*
Our Coolest Benefit - Profit Sharing!
In our most recent fiscal year, KLN Family Brands contributed over $6.2 million into our employee profit sharing pool!!!
Our Story
KLN Family Brands is a 3rd generation family-owned business that started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN, in the heart of MN lakes country. Together, our companies manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products.
At KLN Family Brands, our vision is that “We are a proud people-first company. We are successful because of trust-based relationships and first-rate products for our families and friends. We better the world by caring for others. We challenge. We grow. We inspire.”
Some companies have to “fudge the story” a little. Some need the extra “spin” to shine a positive light on themselves. That’s not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and that’s not what we do. We tell the story of our brand – our people, the quality of our products, our spirit & moxie, our tradition, and the way we treat our community & beyond. We do it in a genuine way because we genuinely believe we’re a pretty amazing company.
The Opportunity
What We Are Looking For
We’re now hiring a Graphic Designer – Production Artist to support KLN Family Brands. The full-time employee in this position is responsible for graphic activities at KLN Family Brands. This includes developing new packaging, sales support materials, sales show materials, website graphics, point-of-sale materials, and advertisements as needed. This is a new position open due to growth.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with other graphic designers and cross-functional teams on a range of materials to include packaging, point-of-sales materials, presentations, webpages, internal communications, and other projects as assigned
- Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity and its guidelines
- Develop concepts using the appropriate software and execute original content determining ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout
- Manage the design and uploading process of all project material, understanding best practices for using each system and vendor
- Manage the film approval process through the various departments using the systems specific to each business entity
- Work with outside consultant firms as needed
- All other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
- 2-4-year college degree, preferably in graphic design
- Computer fluency in Mac and/or PC
- Proficient in all Adobe Creative Cloud products
- Knowledge of design techniques and principles
- Media production, communication, and dissemination techniques
- Good verbal & written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Must be a team player and able to work in a fluid environment
- Creativity and originality
- Able to work in a general office environment and at tradeshows
- Self-motivator