Graphic Designer

Vaco of Highspring is staffing for a full time, onsite Graphic Design role located in South Jacksonville, FL

Hours are normal day hours Mon-Fri and a salaried role.
We are looking for experienced individuals with portfolios that demonstrate a vivid use of color as well as proven ability to create packaging and social media content that appeals to the retail preteen market. The right candidate will be a self-starter, highly motivated, and pay close attention to detail, as they create professional level packaging elements and meet daily deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Design eye catching toy packaging artwork files and social media assets for toy products using new and existing artwork styles and elements
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  Make revisions as needed to ensure the very best presentation and output ready art files
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  Design artwork for catalog pages, sales sheets and other sales materials for print and web
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  Create fun graphics, short videos and creative copy for social media
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  Mockup packaging and display artwork by hand using basic art tools and materials for approval and sales purposes
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  Update company website
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  Develop and follow customized templates and graphics to ensure a consistent brand look
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  Manage multiple projects at once, and be willing to put in the time needed to meet deadlines
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  Stay abreast of the latest toy and art trends to ensure innovative packaging
  

Required Qualifications

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  Education and Work Experience: 4-10 Years' on-the-job related experience, not including internships. A bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field is required
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  Solid understanding of Adobe Creative suite programs and preparing files for 4 color process printing
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  Package Design experience is strongly preferred
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  Experience with teen, tween, pre-teen, toy experience and social media a plus
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  4 years experience with graphic design, Adobe Creative suite (Photoshop and Illustrator).
  

Knowledge and Skills:

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  Skilled ability to use Mac computers, Adobe Creative Suite Software (including, but not limited to, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Premiere and more) to create print ready retail packaging
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  Self-starting, proactive attitude
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  Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills
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  Video editing and basic coding (a plus)
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  Expertise with creating content for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social media platforms.
  

Physical Demands:

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  Constantly operates a Mac computer and use basic art tools to prepare and photograph package mockups
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  Local candidates preferred
  

Benefits

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  Benefits include but are not limited to 401(k) & matching, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Employee discount, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off and Vision insurance
  

Work Location & Schedule

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  Location: In person (Jacksonville, FL office)
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  Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday - Friday