Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Hudson Valley Lighting Group is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing, and omnichannel distribution of decorative lighting fixtures, encompassing five brands: Hudson Valley Lighting, Mitzi, Troy, Corbett, and CSL.

As the one-stop shop for the most comprehensive selection of lighting, HVLG seeks to inspire and support our customers in their pursuit to achieve a home that perfectly reflects their clients. HVLG takes a designer-forward approach to the light-purchasing process — making the experience more inspiring, exciting, and inviting. At HVLG, we believe that great lighting has the power not just to elevate any space but to enrich people's lives — and it's that guiding philosophy that ties our family of brands together.

As a Graphic Designer, you will be instrumental in creating visually stunning catalogs and marketing collateral that embody our brand identity and captivate our customers. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design product layouts, covers, brochures, and advertising materials that align with strategic goals and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with marketing, product design, and business development teams to design catalogs, brochures, postcards, posters, window graphics, signage, and advertising within brand standards.

Manage and prioritize multiple complex, multi-page design projects simultaneously.

Share responsibility for the design and production of:

- 5 large catalogs (300–800+ pages each ; 2-year cycle).

- 14 supplements (64–160 pages each; 2-year cycle).

Create visually cohesive page designs highlighting product features and elevating the brand's presentation.

Work with photographers, retouchers, and product development teams to curate and place high-quality imagery.

Maintain and update catalog templates to ensure consistency and workflow efficiency.

Prepare print-ready files and manage pre-press processes to guarantee the highest production quality.

Travel to Toronto a minimum of four times per year (each trip lasting 1–2 weeks) for press checks, typically preceding major trade shows in January, April, June, and October.

Manage extensive product data and ensure content accuracy.

Proofread materials for clarity, accuracy, grammar, and brand voice.

Translate creative direction and business objectives into impactful visual solutions.

Present concepts and designs to stakeholders, route files for approvals, and organize final files for production partners.

Maintain accountability for the quality and consistency of all creative output.

Partner with marketing leads to explore new creative opportunities that grow our brands and excite customers.

Seek out initiatives to elevate brand presentation beyond assigned projects.

Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

A solution-oriented, collaborative team player.

Exceptionally organized with strong time-management skills.

Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Thrives under tight deadlines and remains flexible in a fast-paced environment.

Creative and brand-savvy, with a strong attention to detail.

Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.

Passionate about creating engaging, high-end designs that bring brands to life.

Position Requirements:

4+ years of relevant design experience.

Must be able to work in our Wappingers Falls, NY, office Monday through Friday.

Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign (including parent pages, style sheets, tables, captions, and indexing).

Strong background in designing large, photo-driven publications with consistent typographic standards.

Keen eye for photo editing, cropping, and retouching.

Thorough understanding of pre-press processes and print production standards.

Press proofing experience required.

Ability to proofread layouts for accuracy and clarity.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Familiarity with asset management and product data organization.

Bachelor's degree in graphic design (or equivalent professional experience).

4–6 weeks of travel per year for press checks and trade shows.

Experience in home décor, furniture, or lighting categories is a plus.

Digital/web design experience is a plus.

Solid knowledge of both digital and print production processes.

US citizen or permanent resident (no Visa sponsorship available).

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position requires lifting up to 30 lbs., standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. As well as sitting for the duration of the work shift except on breaks and mealtimes.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ability to work in a Distribution Center environment with varying temperatures and noise.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hudson Valley Lighting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Disclaimer: This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Employees may be asked to perform other duties as needed.