Graphic Designer

About Us:
Rochester Optical is a leader in optical innovation, providing customers with cutting-edge eyewear products and services nationwide. Based in Rochester, NY, we are committed to delivering high-quality, stylish, and functional eyewear solutions with an emphasis on both technology and design. As we continue to grow, we seek a creative and motivated Graphic Designer to assist our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the optical industry while working on various exciting design projects.

Position Overview:
 As a Graphic Designer at Rochester Optical, you will support the creative design team in producing visually compelling assets for our new eyewear product line. You will collaborate closely with our team to deliver high-quality digital and print concepts, with the opportunity to build your portfolio and gain valuable industry experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to the design project.
• Design digital graphics for eyewear design collections.
• Maintain consistency in design style and visual identity across all collections.
• Create digital mockups and printed samples for evaluation.
• Support the design and layout of presentations.
• Assist in creating packaging designs for eyewear products, ensuring a cohesive brand identity across all touchpoints.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.).
• Design portfolio showcasing creativity and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of typography, color theory, and visual storytelling.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a small team environment.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage your deadlines.
• A passion for design and an interest in the optical industry is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's in Graphic Design or equivalent education and experience
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in Graphic Design
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, (or Corel Draw, Photoshop, etc)
• Experience in fashion optics and/or retail a plus

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to accurately reflect the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require other or different tasks to be performed as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation is commensurate with experience. 

The benefits package includes medical insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO and three high-deductible plans with employer-sponsored Health Savings Accounts), MetLife Dental Insurance, company-paid group life insurance and group long-term disability insurance policies, a Paid Time Off program, Holidays, a 401(k) program with an annual company match, and a vision program.

Rochester Optical is committed to equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Rochester Optical will make reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, selected candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes, including drug testing, as permitted or required by applicable law.