Product Design Graphic Artist

Description

About sg360°

sg360° partners with Fortune 1000 brands to pursue unmatched direct marketing performance. We leave no stone unturned in our efforts to drive smarter targeting, stronger messaging and improved ROI. Everything we do - audience analytics, strategic planning, creative development, production and distribution - we do in the pursuit of performance.

When you join us, you gain access to a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an education assistance program, short- and long-term disability, wellness resources, identity theft protection, and a 401k with employer match. Be part of a legacy of excellence and growth with sg360°! 

We are seeking a Pring Product Designer/Graphic Artist who will provide format designs, templates, and mockups as requested for sales department; to design formats (both inline web finished as well as lettershop conversion) which meet customer satisfaction and can be efficiently manufactured. Graphic design experience is beneficial to assist in designing art for some mockups. Training will be hands on to accomplish tasks.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design format layouts for manufacturing approval.
• Prepare creative options or alternatives for customer request/specs, to support sales efforts or promote marketing opportunities.
• Graphics arts experience, i.e. Adobe Creative Suite or general CAD software background beneficial. 
• Communicate with other departments to ensure proper production of formats.
• Prepare accurate electronic templates and mockups that meet quality standards by using a combination of Adobe software and automated CAD cutting systems
• Create, plan, and organize graphic color comps for new or existing formats based on individual client needs.  
• Apply digital assets or scanned images of artwork for use in comp files.
• Assist in presentations, tours, training, and sales activities as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Through hands on training, learn about printing processes for future designs.
• Improve skills, suggest improvements, work collaboratively with other departments, and expand knowledge of SG360° and the graphic arts industry.
• Follow proper work procedures, comply with SG360° policies, including safety and security rules.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience Required:

• Associate’s Degree in Graphic Arts, Printing, or relevant work experience 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Graphic Design or Print Design
• Experience in a production/manufacturing facility, especially in the printing industry, preferred. 

Skills and Knowledge Required:  

• Must be able to produce designs and rendering to illustrate customer concepts for Sales presentations.
• Must be able solve problems in order to convert customer concept into economical inline format.
• Must have strong computer skills with experience in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Must have a strong understanding and proficiency of the following programs: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Pro), FTP, Windows OS, etc.
• Basic knowledge of printing equipment and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation, preferred.
• Know and apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in Design.
• Must be able to work independently on customer projects, to establish priorities and follow-up to completion.
• Must be attentive to detail.

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Occasional evening/weekend work may be required)
Travel: Minimal local travel to SG360° facilities 

SG360° is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. SG360° does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

SG360° will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process, in accordance with applicable laws. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please contact the location to which you are applying and ask to speak with the Human Resources representative