Graphic Designer

**Please note: This is a fully remote U.S. based position.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Graphic Designer is responsible for the design of designated local and national advertising materials including but not limited to direct mail, point-of-purchase merchandising materials, print collateral, promotional/ad specialty items, outdoor advertising and digital marketing.

 

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

* Steward of the brand by upholding designated style guidelines and established quality standards.

* Work directly with the Brand Marketing Department, BBQ Holdings Field Marketing and individual franchisee owners in the development and design of sales building marketing materials.

* Designs and illustrates layouts for direct mail, Local Store Marketing, quarterly marketing kits, point-of-sale, digital marketing and the like.

* Delivers all projects on time and on message with a high level of design and attention to detail.

* Upholds a positive attitude in a fast-paced, highly-retail environment with multiple rounds of changes, short deadlines and high expectations.

* Prepares approved designs for production.

* Responsible for confirming production requirements with internal Print Producer and vendors and uploading correct marketing materials to the appropriate vendor partners.

* Works with internal Print Producer and outside printers to ensure completion of projects.

* Collaborates with fellow graphic designers daily in the development of marketing materials.

* Responsible for maintaining graphic files in appropriate marketing databases.

* Creates ad templates when necessary for use in Local Store Marketing.

* Works closely with other BBQ Holdings departments on designated communication projects.

* Regularly maintains and updates graphics archives, specifically archiving each job according to the BBQ Holdings Studio filing system.

* Works closely with outside advertising agencies and approved vendors to supply appropriate art files (i.e. product photography, logos).

* Contributes to ongoing updates to the published brand standards.

* Ensures all mandatories are included in designed advertising based on brief.

* Ensures all procedures for completing projects are finished by working with Studio Manager and Coordinator, making sure all items are trafficked, proofread and archived properly.

*Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Education:

* 5+ years graphic/production related work at an ad agency or graphic design firm.

* Bachelor's Degree from four-year college preferred.

Experience:

* Must be able to translate client's thoughts and ideas from art requests into visual communications that adhere to brand standards; as well as, informs consumers and sells a product/brand concept.

* Professional experience producing and preparing press-ready electronic artwork files.

* Knowledge of producing Press Quality PDF.

* Able to easily adapt to change.

* Detail oriented; exceptional organizational skills.

* Proven ability to solve problems and make good decisions driven by high-quality design in a fast-paced, retail-oriented environment.

* Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a design team while able to take initiative and manage your own projects.

* Strong oral and written communication skills.

* Customer service oriented.

* Maintain and develop positive relationships with external vendors and BBQ Holdings staff.

 

Skills/Competencies/Certifications:

* Requires strong working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite -- CS5 (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat), Microsoft Office products and web browsing.

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