What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at PNY Technologies, Inc.?
MAIN FUNCTION:
We are seeking a highly creative and talented Graphics Designer with strong design skills, a keen eye for detail, exceptional creativity, and a passion for design to join our team. The Graphics Designer will be responsible for creating visually engaging designs, which are on-brand and support the efforts of our Marketing and Digital teams.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Digital Design, or similar discipline
- Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
- Experience with CPG or DTC preferred
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a graphic design and print production role with proven skills in brand work a must
- Candidate MUST have portfolio of work available for review that showcases exceptional creativity, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of design principals, typography, layout, illustration, and branding
- Photography experience and proficiency with photo-editing software.
- Experience following and executing brand design standards
- Experience in preparing files and assets for development or final production
- Excellent typography skills
- Knowledge of following branding guidelines
- MAC Expertise and PC Proficient
- Expert graphic design skills using Adobe Creative Suite (*Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator*)
- Experience with Dreamweaver preferred
- Working knowledge of Video Editing Software (Premier Pro, After Effects, XD, Final Cut), 3-D Rendering, HTML, CSS, JQuery web standards and JavaScript a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
- Self-driven, detail oriented with strong organizational/prioritization skills
- Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment a must
- Effective time management to meet deadlines
- Strong presentation skills and the ability to give and receive constructive feedback
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively in English
- Collaborative work style with excellent interpersonal skills (team player)
- Experience working collaboratively across cross-functional teams
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
- Internal: Marketing/Product/Marcom and IT
- External: Vendors to support/supplement in-house web design capabilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Responsible for the look/feel, design and content management of PNY’s website (including building and updating website pages for PNY internet, Partner Portal, and intranet
- Work on a wide range of projects and media, using various computer software to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals
- Must be able to take conceptual direction and work independently, as well as collaboratively with a team on a wide range of materials
- Develop concepts, and execute original content determining ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout
- Develop and execute design concepts for on-brand / on-trend print and digital collateral – including but not limited to: package design, digital ads, customer premium content, email campaigns, website graphics, social media graphics and print collateral
- Manage the design and uploading process of all project material
- Stay up to date with industry trends and developments, incorporating them into design concepts.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration
- Edit photos for web and print projects, including resizing, reformatting, color correction, and retouching
- Create and refine innovative package design concepts
- Establish and adhere to brand identity guidelines, ensuring integrity within and across brands
- Maintain current on-line image library for media, PNY reps and customers
- Pre and postproduction expertise
- 2-D & 3-D Rendering of Packaging and Displays
- Develop packaging and display mockups
- Visual Trade Show Design & Collateral
- Product photography and videography
