Graphic Designer, Print Production

CONA Services • Saint Charles, MO

2d • $46,421 - $55,125 • Onsite

About The Position

The Graphic Designer of Print Production works in-house in the Print Shop to design, print, process, and ship marketing/internal communication materials, sales materials, and other non-printed and printed needs. Utilizes visual communications and standardized usage of our brand’s templates to develop projects to final production. Projects may include Point of Sale/Marketing material and internal presentation, social media, internal signage and digital assets.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in graphic design preferred.
• Minimum of two years of work experience.
• Minimum one of year design experience with internship, contract work, agency creative department or design studio preferred.
• Large format graphic and multi-media experience preferred.
• Digital print and production with wide format, flatbed and/or small format production printers experience preferred.
• Understanding of the creative process, color management and production techniques.
• Proficient on Mac/PC hardware, and the following software: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, RIP software, Excel, PowerPoint & Word.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to lift and maneuver 40-45 pounds of large tubes of substrate/material.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating engaging in-house marketing and sales materials, internal communications, and various digital and print assets while ensuring brand consistency.
• Actively monitors industry trends and participates in ongoing training and webinars to stay current, and applying new knowledge to suggest enhancements to Heartland’s marketing initiatives.
• Leverages creativity to solve problems and strengthen customer, consumer, and brand connections, while facilitating a smooth workflow by ensuring all deadlines are met and system and customer communications are complete.
• Facilitates print production including customer communication, operation of digital presses, finishing of printed pieces, and shipping while maintaining acceptable consistent quality in finished products.
• Facilitates cross-functional communication across internal departments and fosters relationships to ensure that we are leveraging the best solutions, cost effectively and without compromise to our company and/or brand guidelines.
• Maintains a clean and organized production area, ensures proper use, maintenance, and cleaning of printers and equipment based on training provided, and monitors inventory to ensure necessary materials are available.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs and tuition reimbursement.
• This role may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED