Ad Design Tech

SpartanNash•Byron Center, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states. Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Requirements

Associate degree (Required) in Graphic Art, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications or related area or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong multi-tasking, prioritization, and customer service skills.
Ability to collaborate with internal and external resources to develop graphic designs that meet customers goals within budget and established timelines.
Knowledge of printing processes, illustration, and industry design styles, standards and formats.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and graphic design software (i.e., InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
One year experience in graphic design or related area preferred.
Knowledge of data base application set up (i.e., C3, File Maker, etc.) helpful.

Responsibilities

Design various marketing and advertising print materials such as catalogs, signage, brochures, etc. and oversee production/printing for internal and external programs and campaigns.
Work with customers and internal cross-functional departments to determine project scope and design needs such as design elements, target audience, media, production requirements, etc.
Responsible to set up and maintain format tables in Ad Promotions database to ensure the offer content aligns with the desired promotional information and appearance; troubleshoot and resolve issues as necessary.
May act as back-up in absence of Ad Supervisor to provide guidance to Ad Design team.
Ensure consistency of marketing message between retail banners for compliance of branding standards.
Troubleshoot printing issues/requirements and maintain print integrity for materials.
Oversee project execution by coordinating with internal business partners and/or external services (i.e., Art services, printers, etc.) as needed; ensure timely resolution of any issues.
Maintain awareness of trends and developments in retail graphic design.
May provide training and guidance to Ad Designer(s) to maintain efficient production; assist as needed in addressing inquiries/requests related to design, production, printing, deadlines, etc.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.