Graphic Design Specialist

Pinch A Penny • Clearwater, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position reports directly to the Regulatory Affairs Manager and is responsible for all in-house graphic production, label design / editing, and photography. This position will work with various departments to ensure quality control and multi-agency compliance. On a daily basis our Graphic Design Specialist: Ability to multi-task; track several projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines. Be creative, motivated, detailed oriented and work in a team environment. Produce and review creative work-product ensuring quality and alignment with management expectations. Collaborate with other departments and team members to identity, develop and execute the needs requested. Professionally and confidently communicate with upper management, associates, and customers to advise of the progress being made on current projects and additional important updates. Follow guidelines set forth by the Regulatory Affairs Manager to ensure label compliance with regards to State and Federal agencies. Create UPC numbers and artwork for each product label. Follow overall conceptual creative direction to maintain design consistency across all label materials. Apply design and copywriting skills to select images, create or use design elements and bring together visual and copy for a compelling end-product that achieves desired results. Work independently of direct supervision, accepting responsibility for accuracy of assigned design duties. Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of latest graphic design techniques, technology, trends, and best practices as appropriate to current projects. As necessary, professionally communicate with customers own creative personnel to ensure smooth transitions and obtain appropriate working files. Flexibility to work in different manufacturing/production-type environments. Oversee production of assigned jobs, including estimating, photography, prepress, proofing film, press checks and final delivery. Proof all labels created or revised 1) during inception or revision, 2) at time of printing and 3) at time of receipt. Excellent knowledge of file manipulation and file formats for digital print. Adjust artwork and software parameters to assure the highest quality reproduction. Identify and troubleshoot issues with systematic problem-solving methods. Spot check label quality and compare initial run to label repository, filed labels, or current tower stock. Ability to set up, operate, and adjust the equipment, and in addition, diagnose, solve, and correct operating problems. Any other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree required.
• Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite with an emphasis in Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Proficiency in MacOS required.
• Must be self-motivated, driven individual who is able to show creativity, strong work ethic, and the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Strict attention to detail, time management and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work with a variety of departments in an efficient and professional manner, as well as the ability to multi-task, troubleshoot, and resolve issues under the constraints of production schedules also required.
• Ability to multi-task; track several projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Be creative, motivated, detailed oriented and work in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work in different manufacturing/production-type environments.
• Excellent knowledge of file manipulation and file formats for digital print.
• Ability to set up, operate, and adjust the equipment, and in addition, diagnose, solve, and correct operating problems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Graphic Design or related field highly desired.
• Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

• Produce and review creative work-product ensuring quality and alignment with management expectations.
• Collaborate with other departments and team members to identity, develop and execute the needs requested.
• Professionally and confidently communicate with upper management, associates, and customers to advise of the progress being made on current projects and additional important updates.
• Follow guidelines set forth by the Regulatory Affairs Manager to ensure label compliance with regards to State and Federal agencies.
• Create UPC numbers and artwork for each product label.
• Follow overall conceptual creative direction to maintain design consistency across all label materials.
• Apply design and copywriting skills to select images, create or use design elements and bring together visual and copy for a compelling end-product that achieves desired results.
• Work independently of direct supervision, accepting responsibility for accuracy of assigned design duties.
• Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of latest graphic design techniques, technology, trends, and best practices as appropriate to current projects.
• Professionally communicate with customers own creative personnel to ensure smooth transitions and obtain appropriate working files.
• Oversee production of assigned jobs, including estimating, photography, prepress, proofing film, press checks and final delivery.
• Proof all labels created or revised 1) during inception or revision, 2) at time of printing and 3) at time of receipt.
• Adjust artwork and software parameters to assure the highest quality reproduction.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues with systematic problem-solving methods.
• Spot check label quality and compare initial run to label repository, filed labels, or current tower stock.
• Ability to set up, operate, and adjust the equipment, and in addition, diagnose, solve, and correct operating problems.
• Any other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
• 401 (k) with generous company match
• Eligible for Paid Time Off and 8 paid holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Excellent career advancement and training opportunities to support your career growth
• Employee Discounts and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree