Graphic Designer

Yerecic Label, a growing world class printing company has an immediate need for a Graphic Designer. The Graphic Designer will process clients’ artwork and interpret their needs with occasional design solutions. They will work on a variety of labels for the food industry, working closely as a team with a customer service representative and a sales representative. This is a full time, non-exempt (hourly) position that offers excellent benefits and competitive compensation.

Essential Functions:

• Process customer supplied artwork according to our company and industry standards (flexographic and digital printing)
• Interpret customer feedback in order to complete revisions and occasional designs
• Process and design artwork in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop and create UPC codes with in-house software
• Think creatively to solve problems and meet customer needs in a way that saves clients’ money and creates optimal flow in the pressroom
• Work as part of a team with sales coordinators, key account managers, managers, production, executives, customers, etc.
• Maintains knowledge of USDA / FDA labeling requirements as well as customer brand standards
• Know products and constructions offered here in order to provide solutions and accurate artwork
• Prepare customer approved artwork to move to the color separation department
• Manage artwork files
• Work overtime as required to meet deadlines or work load.
• Other duties as assigned
• Qualifications/Skills Required:
• High school diploma or equivalent, associate’s or bachelor’s degree in graphic design, three to four years’ design experience in the field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven graphic design experience in the form of a portfolio
• Up-to-date and proficient with Macintosh equipment and industry leading software (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, etc.)
• Professionalism regarding; time, costs, deadlines, and teamwork
• Ability to interact and communicate easily with a sales team, the graphic design team, customers, and internal customers
• Ability to follow instructions, work in a fast-paced environment, and manage deadlines, and occasional overtime work
• Ability to troubleshoot label artwork, software, and technology

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Graphic Design: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person