Graphic Designer/Print Production Specialist

Ruby Wines Inc•Avon, MA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Ruby Wines, Inc., a wine and spirits wholesale distributor located in Avon, Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer and Print Production Specialist. The role creates and produces print and digital materials that support sales initiatives, growth, and brand recognition for wine and spirits brands, serving on- and off-premise accounts. Materials include point-of-sale items, large-format signage, case cards, sell sheets, menus and menu book covers, table tents, product newsletters, store case wraps, tasting and event materials, tasting mats, check stuffers, easels, invitations, e-invites, and social media posts. The position works closely with sales teams, portfolio managers, and division managers, communicating project timelines and status updates. The specialist manages projects from inception through design and production, including research, file preparation, printing, finishing, proofreading, packaging, and coordination with outside print vendors.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of work experience in professional graphic design and print manufacturing.
A portfolio.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite on a Mac, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Adobe Fonts.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Experience in book production, including design, typesetting, and finishing, with an understanding of binding options.
Demonstrated ability to build, correct, and remake files and perform image editing and color correction.
Ability to prepare press-ready production files and digital assets to printer and vendor specifications.
Intermediate-level text formatting of large volumes of Excel data using style sheets while maintaining information integrity.
Ability to create files at resolutions suitable for large-format printing.
Ability to measure, trim, and prepare paper, laminate, and foamboard materials.
Ability to calculate and use step-and-repeats and print backups to help avoid waste.
Understanding of manual book production, including backups, folding, and stapling.
Ability to multitask, organize and prioritize projects, meet deadlines, work independently, and maintain professionalism.
Basic proficiency using artificial intelligence resources.
Experience quoting jobs with outside print vendors and ensuring information accuracy.

Responsibilities

Create visually appealing, high-quality materials using design principles, imagery, and typography while following instructions and brand guidelines.
Execute projects from inception through design and production.
Organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining professionalism.
Work independently and obtain the assets needed to create materials.
Research products using information from wineries and distributors and ratings from industry evaluators; cross-check product entry details using the Ruby Journal.
Prepare press-ready production files and digital assets according to printer and vendor specifications.
Format large volumes of text data from Excel spreadsheets using style sheets while maintaining information integrity.
Design, typeset, and finish books, with an understanding of binding options.
Build, correct, and remake files; edit images and perform color correction.
Create files at sufficient resolution for large-format printing.
Measure, trim, and prepare paper, laminate, and foamboard materials.
Calculate and use step-and-repeats and print backups when needed to avoid waste.
Perform manual book production, including backups, folding, and stapling.
Maintain organized files and ensure product shots are current.
Proofread work for accuracy.
Package and arrange shipment of materials to sales representatives when required.
Quote jobs with outside print vendors and ensure quote information is accurate.
Log assignments in an Excel spreadsheet and provide PDF samples of produced projects for monthly billback dollars.