Graphic Designer

SUMMARY

Produce and verify art that meets customer expectations and allows for efficient production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite and Illustrator to layout artwork and create renderings.

• Ability to use 3-D software for development of products and creation of design presentations that illustrate the customers product in the packaging.

• Ability to visualize and create concepts in 3D.

• Strong project management skills.

• Formulate and communicate ideas for new accounts or products while analyzing customer needs and production feasibility.

• Ability to evaluate and modify customer supplied artwork to match the production converting processes and standards.

• Ability to provide quality control in manufacturing for colors, placement, and graphics processes.

• Ability to understand performance of each type of board grade, medium and liner combination.

• Understands customer products/needs, Welch business strategy, Welch sales strategy and overall packing requirements for projects.

• Supplies final artwork and CADs for production runs and sample designs for approval/signoff by customer.

• Accompany Sales Representatives on occasion to present new designs or presentations to customers or prospects.

• Works with customer service representative or sales representative to review accounts and make recommendations for update on graphics, style, board weight and new products.

• Meet deadlines for design requests/samples based on information supplied from sales representative or production.

• Adhere to and support all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

*Duties may vary depending on location

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Design, Computer Arts or related field or 2 years in similar role with leadership responsibilities in lieu of degree

Experience

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suit preferred.

• 3D StudioMax or equivalent 3D software abilities preferred.

• Ability to use Excel, Power Point, VPS and email communication.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

• Strong written and oral communication.

• Organization and attention to detail.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Time management.

• Systems analysis.

• Mathematical and deductive reasoning.

• Critical thinking.

• Active learning.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

Physical Requirements:

• May need to be able to lift up to 30 pounds in order to move samples or material.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic).

• Ability to work in a confined area.

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period time.

• Typical office environment.

Welch Packaging is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran.