Graphic Designer

Description

SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday
• 8AM - 5PM

BENEFITS

• Medical, vision and dental benefits
• 401K with company match 

WHY HEIDELBERG? 

• Competitive pay with performance-based incentives
• Stable, full-time employment
• Opportunities for advancement
• Industry-leading beverage portfolio
• Family-oriented culture with a long history of success
• Commitment to employee development and community involvement

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Since 1938, Heidelberg Distributing Company has grown from a one-truck operation into one of the region's leading beverage distributors. Today, we proudly serve more than 26,000 customers throughout Ohio and Kentucky, delivering premium beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages to retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

Family-owned for over eight decades and now part of Redwood Holdings, Heidelberg continues to invest in our associates, customers, and communities. With more than 1,600 team members, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and being our customers' distributor of choice.

JOB SUMMARY

Independently concepting the layout and design for a wide range of projects (posters, banners, menus, feature cards, invites, event programs) predominately for the beer and wine industry in individual markets. Sets up and prints recurrent and specialty jobs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES

• Completes projects from start to finish including, but not limited to, design, proofs, edits, printing, binding, cutting, and installing grommets.
• Copy/text and some art files provided but must research availability when necessary.
• Follows brand guidelines for various supplier partners and the Company.
• Obtains approval of jobs by submitting proofs to company Associates.
• Ability to effectively communicate and meet with company Associates by email, phone and in person.
• Completes projects in a timely manner by coordinating with customer and occasionally outside vendors, art services, printers, etc.
• Utilizes printing software for imposition, setup and printing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize jobs as they are received through our online order form
• Operates printing and finishing equipment and troubleshoots issues as needed.
• Orders and inventories paper stock and other consumables.
• Coaches and assists associates with proper use of order platform and project solutions.

Requirements

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES

• Completes projects from start to finish including, but not limited to, design, proofs, edits, printing, binding, cutting, and installing grommets.
• Copy/text and some art files provided but must research availability when necessary.
• Follows brand guidelines for various supplier partners and the Company.
• Obtains approval of jobs by submitting proofs to company Associates.
• Ability to effectively communicate and meet with company Associates by email, phone and in person.
• Completes projects in a timely manner by coordinating with customer and occasionally outside vendors, art services, printers, etc.
• Utilizes printing software for imposition, setup and printing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize jobs as they are received through our online order form
• Operates printing and finishing equipment and troubleshoots issues as needed.
• Orders and inventories paper stock and other consumables.
• Coaches and assists associates with proper use of order platform and project solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient with CorelDraw or Adobe products (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)
• Time-management, project-management and communication skills a must
• Graphic design degree preferred or proven experiential skills
• Experience in a print facility preferred
• Energetic and team player
• Deadline-oriented
• Attention to details
• Customer-focus

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position operates in a professional office environment. Expected hours of work are Monday through Friday during the Company’s regular business hours.
• Regular, consistent attendance is required.
• Dress code is business casual.
• While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to stand; balance; walk; climb stairs; sit; use hands to feel and handle objects, tools or controls, including standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers.
• Reach with hands and arms; talk; hear; and have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus.
• Lift up to 50lbs, when moving and/or loading paper.

Heidelberg Distributing Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.