Graphic Designer

The Position:

COXREELS, a leading manufacturer of hose, cord and cable reels, is looking for a part-time, talented artist and creative graphic designer to join their marketing department.

The ideal candidate will have the ability and talent to develop ideas, think creatively and conceptually delivering campaigns that meet objectives. You must be able to take direction, willing to learn, detail-oriented and a positive team player. You will work closely with the Marketing Manager to ensure all artwork is completed and submitted in a timely manner. You will help manage and evolve brand standards including the company image and message.

Candidate should be comfortable with taking a job from conception to completion including: opening of project, project logging/scheduling, project estimating, designing, presenting and print or web production.

Job Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Marketing Manager and according to company brand guidelines, this position is responsible for the design and production of:

• Various print marketing collaterals including catalogs, brochures, flyers, sell sheets, trade show banners and displays, signage, logos, labels for products, presentations, print advertising, and photo manipulation and other design and production initiatives that support marketing efforts.
• Various online materials including videos, web banner ads, web pages, micro sites, web content updates, email blasts and other design and production initiatives that support marketing efforts.
• Social Media Management including post designs, monthly calendar, giveaways, content creation.

Requirements:

• Experienced with print and web design and production
• Experienced with video editing
• Photo manipulation on digital images (resize, crop, add/remove objects, and color correct)
• Knowledge in creating and producing advertising for print, web and email
• Knowledge in updating website content
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Dreamweaver
• Must be able to present concepts in a comprehensive manner
• Must be capable of working from a developed concept and translating and adapting that concept into other mediums such as collateral, print ads, web pages, emails, etc.
• Must be organized, reliable, detail-oriented and able to follow up on tasks
• Capable of multitasking, prioritizing, managing time efficiently and meeting deadlines
• Must be able to work in a professional, fast-paced and team environment
• Comfortable with technology and a fast learner
• Must be a self-starter, possess strong verbal and written communications skills
• PC environment
• Knowledge of video a plus
• Copywriting/proofreading skill a plus
• Knowledge of HTML, PHP, JavaScript a plus
• Portfolio showing design skills

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of web and print design and production experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in graphic design or related field

Working Conditions:

The work is typically performed in an office environment. This may require physical effort in handling of light materials, boxes and/or equipment. There will also be times that the Graphic Designer will be accessing the production floor to complete tradeshow responsibilities and during this time, proper safety and security precautions will be taken, such as appropriate eyewear or footwear and lifting up to 35 lbs.

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• 401k

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person