The individual will develop corporate signage and collateral support materials using innovative design and quality execution. Manage all aspects of multiple design projects -- from onsite assessments and consultation to creative layout/design, vendor coordination, cost estimation, production, and delivery. Understand and protect the brand image in all instances and ensure that deliverables meet strict deadlines and are error free. Ability to effectively multi-task is essential. TAKING LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY. (Will not relocate for this position.)
Responsibilities:
Evaluation/Consultation
- Develop positive, consultative working relationships with Distributors and Foodservice Accounts
- Visit venues to conduct on-site assessments of brand representation and prepare recommendations for signage and other programs.
- Stay abreast of new techniques in the print and digital display fields.
Design
- Apply creative design skills in development of branding materials from signage to collateral support materials, including digital, print, and video.
- Provide design solutions for Foodservice sign packages. Lay out mock-ups of proposed signage based on account configuration. Work with affiliates and store owners to tailor signage to meet individual needs while maintaining corporate guidelines.
- Perform technical support duties on any Creative Services projects.
Production
- Develop cost estimates of jobs.
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely proofing and production of deliverables.
Organization
- Oversee design and production traffic management, scheduling, and production estimates of sign package deliveries nationwide.
- Follow through on accounting aspects of projects (invoicing, billing, etc.) per established processes.
- Maintain an organized database of projects and archived designs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field and/or equivalent years in work experience.
- 3-5 years professional experience in design/marketing field showing progressive responsibility. (Must have 2 years of Digital Design experience.)
- Design, pre-press and production skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, etc.) for Mac. PC familiarity also desirable. 3D software and rendering experience a plus.
- Experience with project management and coordination; strong multi-tasking skills required.
- Food industry experience a plus.
