Jr. Graphic Designer - Print

Description

Join Signature Products Group®

We turn ideas into impact. At Signature Products Group® (SPG), we design, develop, manufacture, and distribute licensed products for some of the world's most recognized brands, including Carhartt, Skechers, Browning, Fox Racing, and Hooey. 

Collaboration drives how we build. Innovation turns bold ideas into real products. Adaptation keeps us moving forward through change. Accountability means owning our decisions and following through. Affinity turns customers into champions. And humility keeps us grounded, knowing great ideas can come from anywhere.

If this sounds like your kind of team, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Purpose

As part of the design team at SPG, the Junior Graphic Designer will assist in creating all manner of print and digital assets, from photos, flyers, packaging, and more. The primary goal of the role is to manage and produce high quality content for a variety of brands under the SPG banner; these bulk production processes and tasks are paramount for the smooth function of the team and are pivotal for the success of the company. Additionally, the Junior Graphic Designer will assist in maintaining brand style guides and generating consistent and quality work that elevates and further solidifies SPG as an industry leader.

The Junior Graphic Designer (for PRINT/RETAIL) will work with other Designers, Trade Marketing, and Sales Teams, while reporting to the Director of Marketing

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions

• Participate in bulk production tasks in photography and design.
• Support the seasonal creation and updates of multiple brand catalogs.
• Collaborate with design team to create all manner of marketing materials.
• Edit photography and process assets for brand and retail partners.
• Support Trade Marketing team in building and developing Trade Show Collateral and Support assets.
• Clean up and Process product and lifestyle imagery for catalog, and other deliverables.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and conduct research for improving content.
• Maintain, name, and organize files to bring consistency within internal organization systems.
• Participate in team critiques and design reviews, offering feedback and design notes.
• Assist with mockups, renders, prep, and other pivotal processes that support the design team as needed.
• Build and edit image assets in photoshop, filtering, and adjustments where needed.
• Support Asset Updates, Library management, and seasonal catalog updates to multiple locations.

Requirements

Competencies/Qualifications/Requirements

•  Bachelor’s degree in graphic design strongly preferred.
• One (1) year experience from freelance or relative design school experience preferred.
• Internship at an entry-level graphic design role a bonus.
• A portfolio of relevant work (Print & Digital)
• Experience with Printers, Pre-Press, Large Format Printing, or Trade Show Graphics a bonus
• Experience creating catalogs or multi-page print documents
• Experience with PowerPoint presentation design a bonus
• Has a passion for design.
• Good conceptual skills.
• Knowledge of design principles and typography.
• Good communication skills, interpersonal skills, and optimism.
• Ability to work with a team, and to enthusiastically take part in creative processes.
• Experience with the Adobe Design Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Self-motivated work ethic, detail oriented, and able to work autonomously.
• Has a collaborative problem-solving mindset, with ability to digest feedback to improve performance.
• Able to enthusiastically meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to assess, organize, and manage complex processes.
• Attention to detail, and ability to work within prescribed guidelines and style guides.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Great work deserves great perks. We've got you covered with a competitive compensation package — plus a few extras that make the day-to-day genuinely enjoyable: think flexible PTO, a dog-friendly office (yes, really), an onsite gym, fun team events, and plenty of room to keep learning and growing.

The Essentials:

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays

The Extras:

• PTO
• Bonus pay plan
• Canine-friendly workplace
• Onsite gym
• Special events & team perks
• Continuous learning opportunities